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If you are new to computers or trying to help someone who is new to computers, then this section is for you. As you peruse the content here, please use the rating, commenting, and recommendation functions to assess these documents. Your input will help surface the best content to other members and to build better resources on WebJunction.

Be sure to check out our catalog for courses to get you started, for example:

• Harnessing the Internet is a LE@D course to improve your Internet skills, which helps you better serve your patrons, and
• Using Databases, which will enhance your web search skills.

Then browse the documents in the Using the Internet section, such as

• Web Site Evaluation, which helps you determine whether a website is legitimate, and
• Silver Surfing the Sunset Years, which describes a electronic literacy program for seniors.
   

The Office Applications section covers Microsoft Office and its applications such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. We also have a wide array of courses on the basics of these applications, including:

• Introduction to Microsoft Office 2003 will get you going with the mouse and keyboard, creating and saving files, and navigating office applications. 
• LE@D offers courses with a library perspective: Word and Publisher 2003, Excel 2003, and PowerPoint 2003

See the Office Applications page for a list of more beginning-level courses.

Do you know what computer skills you need? Technology Competencies for Public Access Computing (PDF file) defines the basic skills, knowledge, and behaviors needed to keep your public computing program humming.The Patron Assistance section covers most of the foundational skills for any computer user, whether public or personal.

If you are affiliated with a WebJunction Partner state, be sure to access the courses listed here via your affiliation's course catalog to take full advantage of many free and reduced-priced courses. For more information on affiliations, see the User Guide.