Northland's Adult Computer Center offers FREE use of:

• 23 Windows 7 computers with Microsoft Office 2010, and Internet access
• 2 Windows XP computers with Office 2007, and Internet access
• 1 Windows XP computer with a scanner, Office 2007, Adobe Photoshop Elements and Internet access
• Floppy drives available on select computers or on request
• 1 Apple Macintosh with OS 10.6.2 and Microsoft Office 2008 for the Mac
• 4 additional Windows 7 computers with Office 2010 near the Reference Desk also for public use
• Free wireless internet access throughout the library. (Details available at the computer help desk).
• Trained Computer Center staff available to assist you

Northland's Children's/Young Adult Computer Center offers:

• 10 Windows 7 computers with Microsoft Office 2010 and Internet access.

Printing is available from all machines. (Black and white printouts are 15¢/page and color printouts are 50¢/page).

The Computer Center offers free hands-on computer training for adults who have little or no computer experience.

A variety of introductory small group classes are taught each month. Most of these classes include hands-on computer time and require at least basic computer and mouse-handling skills. If you're not comfortable with the mouse, start with Introduction to Computers, which includes mouse use.

• View the last page of our monthly newsletter for this month's class schedule, or look through our Events Calendar for upcoming classes.
• View a list of all group classes and descriptions.

For those whose schedules don't accommodate our group classes, we offer a series of four one-hour lessons that introduce you to the computer and some of its most common uses: word processing, spreadsheets and databases. Times for these classes are flexible to meet individual needs. These classes are taught using Microsoft Office.

To register for our classes please call the library at (412)366-8100 x131 or visit the Computer Center help desk. Classes fill up quickly, so plan ahead!

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By using our computers at Northland Library, you are agreeing to abide by our Computer Use Policy, so please take a moment to read it.

Northland Library’s Exam Proctoring Policy

Many online tutorials are available to help you get started with computers. Check out a few of our favorites:

• Mouserobics!
  A mouse tutorial created by the Central Kansas Library System in Great Bend, Kansas.
  
• Mousing Around
  A mouse tutorial for new users from Palm Beach County Library System. Covers moving a mouse and clicking, scrolling, copying and pasting text...and more!
• NimbleFingers
  Free learn how to type tutorials
• How to surf the web
  Many tutorials to help you learn how the internet works and how you can use it! (Also try: How to Harness E-Mail)
• YouTube: Computer Skills Tutorials
  Microsoft Office 2010, Computer Networking, Social Networks and more
• GCFLearnFree.org
  Free online courses, often with video explanations. Computer classes range from "What is a Computer?" to ones on specific software or Internet sites like Facebook.
• Microsoft Office Assistance Center
  Offers tips and tricks for all Microsoft Office programs. For the intermediate or advanced user.