LibGuides: Technology Guide: Tutorials and Classes

Computer Class Handouts

Take part in self-guided learning with a variety of handouts from Mesa County Libraries computer classes. Check here for a list of current classes or visit our event calendar.

Basic Audio Editing
Basic Audio Mixing
Build a Website with Weebly
Color Correction: Art Digitization (no longer offered)
Computers for Beginners
Learn about the parts of the computer, menu settings, how to re-size windows, and more. Geared toward Windows 10.
Creating and Managing Docs and Files
Learn about computer file systems (saving, opening, closing, deleting). Geared toward Windows 10.
Fundamentals of Videography
Getting Started with Google Docs and Drive
Genealogy Basics
Glossary of Computer Terms
Green Screen and Chroma Key
Internet for Beginners
Use search engines and get search tips and techniques for effective Internet searching.
Internet Safety
Intro to Adobe Illustrator
Intro to Art Digitization (no longer offered)
Intro to Digital Photography
Intro to Photoshop
Intro to Video Editing
Keyboard Handout
Mac OS X Basics
Microsoft Excel Basics
Microsoft Word Basics
Get familiar with MS Word 2016 menus, ribbon, and key features.
Pinterest Basics
What More Can Google Do?
Learn about free Google products beyond search.
Windows 10 Tips and Tricks

Tech Help

Central Library

Tech Table Tuesdays 12-2 (every week)
Tech Table Thursdays (2nd and 4th Thursdays @ 5pm)
Book a Librarian appointments

Branches

Please call or visit your local branch to inquire about individual session offerings

Online

Internet Safety Guide from Mesa County Libraries

Computer Basics

Try self-directed learning with one of these helpful tutorials.

Beginner Topics - basic computer, internet, specific software and lots more
Computer Basics step by step guide
TechBoomers - Free videos and article tutorials on how to use popular websites like Netflix, Amazon and Gmail as well as various social networks. Especially geared towards baby boomer and senior learners.
New Computer User Tutorial - designed for absolute beginners
Cursillo Nuevo Para El Usuario

Internet Basics Tutorials

Learn how to search the Internet effectively and learn new search tips, tricks and techniques.

Microsoft Office Tutorials

Learn about various Microsoft software programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint,and Publisher

In Pictures guides - learn Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and more

Free Office tutorials - excellent step-by-step tutorials from Goodwill Community Foundation, Inc

Google Tutorials

Google tutorials courtesy of gcflearnfree.org

Lynda.com

Technology and Business Training with Lynda

Lynda is an online educational site that includes over 3,000 courses (and over 130,000 videos) in popular fields like web design, web development, IT, education/instruction, media production, and business. Experts create and deliver all courses as well as provide supplemental materials like exercise files and relevant work samples. Receive a certificate upon course completion.

Library care required for access. View quick-start handout.

Smartphone and Tablet Tutorials

Improve Your Typing & Mousing Skills

Typing Lessons
Typing Web - free online typing tutor
Type Online
Keyboarding Practice
Skillful Senior Mouse practice (great for all beginners)

Email Tutorials

Evaluting Webpages

Learn how to evaluate websites for accuracy, authority, and source credibility.

Evaluating Websites: Criteria & Tools