Getting Started

Basic Computer Use Background Information

Getting Started with D2L Brightspace

Erickson Library Hours and Contact Information

Monday-Thursday: 8-4:30
Friday: 8-4
(218) 733-5912
lsclibrary@lsc.edu

We now offer curbside pickup of library materials, call us for more details!

Questions? Ask a Librarian!

 

Articles

Databases for all Subjects

Keyword Search Tips

1. Useful keywords: basic computer skills, computer literacy, fine motor skills, touch typing, keyboarding, qwerty
2. Break down your topic into smaller concepts and identify synonyms.
3. Use and to combine keywords, i.e. "touch typing AND qwerty"
4. Use or to expand your results, i.e. "touch typing or keyboarding"
5. Use "quotaton marks" to search keywords as a phrase, i.e. "computer literacy"
6. Use an asterik* to search multiple endings, i.e. typ* will search type, typing, typer, etc.

Websites

Basic Computer Skills

Mouse Tutorials

Typing Tutorials

Other

Devices (GCFGlobal): covers Androids, iPad, iPhone, Mobile Device Tips, Chromebook Basics

Classes, Workshops, and More