Technology Reference

Mr. Library Dude

Blog: Mr. Library Dude

https://mrlibrarydude.wordpress.com/category/technology

Technology posts cover a broad topic range and include step-by-step directions and photos. Posts have covered iPads, tweeting, big data, and 3D printing.

Teaching Technology

Article: Public Libraries Online

http://publiclibrariesonline.org/2018/05/teaching-technology/

This interview with Mikael Jacobsen, Learning Experiences Manager at Skokie (IL) Public Library, shares her tips and tricks for teaching technology to patrons.

Technologies Librarians Need to Know

Blog Post: LibGig

https://www.libgig.com/technologies-librarians-need-know/

This blog post looked at current and emerging library trends in 2017. Skills needed are arranged by type of library and job responsibilities.

Tools and Resources for Trainers

Website: DigitalLearn.org, Public Library Association

https://training.digitallearn.org

This website includes curricula for Getting Started, Hardware, Software & Applications, and Job & Careers classes for public library patrons. It also includes blank templates for designing your own classes.

Top Ten Skills for Teaching Tech to Patrons, 2014

Webinar: Webjunction

https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/top-ten-skills-teaching-tech-to-patrons.html

This webinar discusses the top ten skills for teaching technology to patrons, whether it’s one-on-one or in a class.