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.