Technology classes

Basic Microsoft Word
May 27, 2021

Learn the fundamentals for Microsoft Word in this introductory class. Discover how basic features work in this word processing program to create basic documents.

Students will gain an understanding of the following:

Ribbon
Formatting
Saving
Printing
Basic Terminology

This knowledge can improve your understanding of how Microsoft Word functions. Great for beginners and a prerequisite for future classes on Word. Access to a computer with Microsoft Office will be useful for this class. Students can also build on this knowledge by taking LinkedInLearning tutorials from the library.

Register for the event here.

Once you register, you will receive an email about how to access the program.

Digital Genealogy resources 101
April 29, 2021

Discover the Digital Genealogy Resources that you have access to through the Oak Ridge Public Library.

Find resources for your genealogy research and learn how to access them including:

Heritage Quest, through the Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL)
Tennessee Historical Records from Ancestry.com through TEL
FamilySearch.com and Family Search Affiliate Library
FindaGrave.com
NewsBank
Obituary Database from ORPL
COROH
Kingston Demolition Range Photographs

This class focuses on beginning genealogists, but resources may be helpful to more seasoned researchers who are not familiar with all that ORPL has to offer. Tennessee residency and an ORPL library card are required for some resources listed.

Register for the event here.

Once you register, you will receive an email about how to access the program.

library databases and resources 101: What's at the library?
March 25, 2021

Find out what digital resources the library has and how to use them:

Learn skills
Expand knowledge
Utilize tools and resources
Enjoy recreational reading and entertainment

With our databases, periodicals, and resources:

NewsBank, America’s News 2020, The Oak Ridger, The Knoxville News Sentinel
New York Times
lynda.com
Chilton Library
Legal Forms
Miss Humblebee's Academy (For children ages 3 – 6)
Consumer Reports
Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL)
OverDrive/Libby

This overview will help familiarize you with ORPL’s databases and digital resources to help you learn, grow, and find entertainment at your library. A library card is required to access some of these resources, please apply for a Digital Access Library card here or call us at 865-425-3455 for more information.

Did you miss the webinar? Watch it here!

Additional resources:

Overdrive 101
February 25, 2021

Enjoy the library on your device wherever you go!
ORPL digital resources, OverDrive 101: eBooks, audiobooks, and streaming movies.

In this introduction to OverDrive attendees will learn to use the OverDrive and Libby Apps including how to:

Download and setup the Apps
Search for eBooks and audiobooks
Borrow books, Navigate books, & Place Holds
Stream Movies
Return Items
Use Wish Lists and Tags
Borrow Kindle Books

Great for first-time users, patrons that need a refresher, or experienced users that may have questions about the App or want to learn about features they may not be using.

Did you miss the webinar? Watch it here!

Click here to follow along with the program

diGital privacy and security 101
JanUARY 28, 2021

Join us on January 28th at 1:00pm for our first Technology Class of the year. In this introduction to Digital Privacy and security attendees will:

Understand the basic concepts of digital privacy and security.
Evaluate potential privacy and security risks by conducting threat modeling.
Learn specific tools/strategies you can implement as part of a security plan.

Did you miss the webinar? Watch it here.

Additional information:

Video: What is a VPN and How Does it Work?

Video: 3 Mobile Phone Security Tips

Handout: Digital Privacy and Security
Handout: Threat Modeling

A previous recording of this webinar from Summer 2020 is also available to watch here.

videoconferencing 101
October 29, 2020

On October 29th, earn basic videoconferencing tips, strategies, and techniques to use in today’s virtual world of meetings and classes in Videoconferencing 101: Meetings & Classes.

In this introductory class attendees will learn about key aspects of videoconferencing including:

Sound/Audio
Lighting/Camera
Tools/Connection
Security
Etiquette
Presentations

Whether through virtual meetings or classes, videoconferencing platforms are wonderful tools that enable us to connect, communicate and learn while continuing to social distance. Though not new, these platforms are being used more than ever and this class is designed to help new users and help more experienced users improve their skills. Questions are welcome.

Did you miss the webinar? Watch it here and download the matching handout.
To watch the videos referred to during the webinar as additional resources for general meeting tips, click:

lynda.com 101
September 24, 2020

Learn with the library on your device anytime!
ORPL digital resources, lynda.com 101: learn at your pace anytime. Lynda, part of LinkedIn Learning, boasts over 15,000 diverse expert-led online courses in a flexible format with new content weekly. Courses are video-based and offer transcripts and closed caption.
In this introduction to Lynda attendees will learn to use the lynda.com platform including:

Creating an account
Navigating: Searching & Resume
Playlists & Bookmarks
Exercise Files
Course Certificates

Great for first-time users, patrons that need a refresher, or experienced users that may have questions about the platform or want to learn about features they may not be using.

Did you miss the Webinar? Watch it here!
This webinar has an attached handout. Download it here.

To access Lynda.com, you will need an ORPL library card and PIN. If you don’t already have one, fill out the Digital Access Library card application here.

Overdrive 101
august 27, 2020

Enjoy the library on your device wherever you go!

In this introduction to OverDrive, attendees will use the OverDrive and Libby Apps to learn how to do the following:

Download and setup the Apps
Search for eBooks and audiobooks
Borrow books, Navigate books, & Place Holds
Stream Movies
Return Items
Use Wish Lists and Tags
Borrow Kindle Books

Great for first-time users, patrons who need a refresher, or experienced users who may have questions about the App or want to learn about features they may not be using.

Did you miss the webinar? Watch it here!
Download the handout and follow along: OverDrive