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Get the most out of your Library. Use our free tutorials to learn how.
Austin Public Library in partnership with MindBites now offers 7 video tutorials that you can access from the internet for free.
- Finding Materials in the FindIt Catalog:
In this video, we’ll go over the best ways to search for items using the Austin Public Library’s online catalog. The FindIt Catalog allows you to see what materials the library owns, where they are located, and if they are available for checkout. Click HERE to use the FindIt Catalog.
- Using My Account and Placing Holds in FindIt:
This video will show you how to manage your library account using FindIt. It will demonstrate how to log on, view or change account information, renew checked out items, make or cancel holds, change your PIN, and turn My Favorites off or on. Click HERE to use FindIt.
- Microsoft Office Word 2007 Basics: In this video you will learn the following: how to open up Word, the new quick access points, open up a document, cut/copy/paste, font and paragraph formatting, find and replace, spell and grammar check, using a thesaurus, printing, saving, and closing Word. Click HERE to see our free computer class list.
- Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Basics: This course is meant to familiarize participants with some of the basic functions and capabilities of Microsoft Office Excel 2007. Upon completion, participants will be able to construct a simple spreadsheet and manipulate its contents. Click HERE to see our free computer class list.
- Using the Library's Online Databases: This video will give an overview of how to use the databases at APL. Online databases are electronic resources that APL Cardholders can access remotely from their home or office computers 24 hours a day. Click HERE to access the APL Databases Home Page.
- Search Factiva for Articles and Company Reports
In this video, we'll browse current news pages, find a company report, and search for an article in a specific newspaper. Click HERE to access Factiva directly.
- Use ReferenceUSA to Create a List of Businesses: In this video, we will create a list of businesses by type and location using the Custom Search tab and download records. Click HERE to access ReferenceUSA directly.
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