Northland's Adult Computer Center offers FREE use of:

• 25 Windows XP computers with Microsoft Office 2007, internet access and CD-RW/DVD-RWs. USB ports are enabled for flash memory sticks.
• 2 computers (1 with Windows Vista) with a small selection of software to meet other patron needs, such as Office 2003 and Photoshop Elements 7
• Floppy drives available on select computers or on request
• 1 Apple Macintosh with OS 10.6.2 and Microsoft Office 2008 for the Mac
• Assistive technology software to magnify screen and read screen aloud available on 23 standard Windows XP computers.
• A scanner capable of scanning images and documents and Adobe Photoshop Elements software on attached computer.
• 4 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 CD-RW/DVD-RWs, Microsoft Office 2007 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 newsletterfor 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.

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)
• 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.