Northland's Adult Computer Center offers FREE use of:

• 25 Windows XP computers with Microsoft Office 2003, internet access and floppy disk use. CD-RW drives and DVD R/RW are available on selected computers. USB ports are enabled for flash memory sticks.
• 1 Apple Macintosh with OS 10.3 and Microsoft Office 2004 for the Mac
• An assistive technology PC with special programs for visual impairments.
• A hewlett-packard scanner capable of scanning images, documents, slides and negatives and Adobe Photoshop Elements software.
• 2 additional computers 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 XP computers with floppy disk drives & CD-Roms, Microsoft Office 2003 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 includes 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 our events calendar for this month's class schedule.
• 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.

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

• Keyboard & Mouse Basics and Computer Basics
  From Buffalo & Erie County Public Library.
• 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!
• 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)
• Newbie.org
  Lots of help for beginners and a good "First Aid" section with solutions to many common computer problems.
• Microsoft Office Assistance Center
  Offers tips and tricks for all Microsoft Office programs. For the intermediate or advanced user.