Learn basic tricks and shortcuts to use as you navigate the internet, apps, email, and more. In monthly blog posts and emails, library staff will share digital learning tips in a short, approachable, and easy-to-digest manner. See the latest below. Subscribe to have new Tech Tips emailed to you »
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Tech Tips: How to listen to audiobooks in Libby
By John Gargiulo, Supervising Librarian of Creative Technology In an earlier Tech Tips post, I shared tips and tricks on how to read ebooks and digital magazines on Libby with ...
Tech Tips: How to read ebooks & magazines in Libby
By John Gargiulo, Supervising Librarian of Creative Technology Did you know that as an Oak Park Public Library cardholder you can access tens of thousands of ebooks and digital audiobooks, ...
The Affordable Connectivity Program is winding down: Here’s what you need to know
By Supervising Librarian of Creative Technology John Gargiulo A federally funded benefit program, the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) has offered a monthly benefit to eligible households to help with affordable ...
Tech Tips: How to declutter your devices in 4 steps
By Creative Technology Librarian Amy Hofmockel Do you have a desktop covered in icons you don’t use? Are you interested in decluttering your digital workspace? Let's go over some basics ...
Tech Tips: How to use Creativebug
By Health & Senior Services Librarian Rose Barnes Whether you are new to crafting or a seasoned master crafter, there is something for everyone on Creativebug. An inspirational resource for ...
Tech Tips: How to scan a QR code (plus, how to print from a smartphone at the library)
By Digital Learning Specialist Amelia You probably have seen them somewhere by now, black and white square or circular barcode images—known as QR codes (short for Quick Response codes)—on contactless ...
Tech Tips: How to use the scanner at the library
By Health & Senior Services Librarian Rose Barnes Did you know? You can scan documents for free at any Oak Park library location. Scan equipment is available on the Main ...
Tech Tips (Smartphone Series): How do I share this? Identifying the share icon
By Amy Hofmockel, Creative Technology Librarian When using apps or programs you may come across an image, article, or link that you want to share with someone else. You could ...
