Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) will present a series of introductory online demonstrations in September to introduce people to various aspects of computer use and technology.
These how-to tutorials can be viewed on the Fort Bend County Libraries website – www.fortbend.lib.tx.us – by clicking on the “Classes and Events” tab, selecting “Virtual Programs,” and finding the virtual “class” on the dates listed.
Computer Basics
- “MS Excel Q&A” – Wednesday, September 8, 2:00 pm (live-streamed via Webex)
In this live-streamed videoconference, library staff will answer questions about this spreadsheet software program. Some common questions are often about spreadsheets, tables, formulas, or formatting. Registration is required; those who register will be emailed a link to the Webex session.
- “MS PowerPoint: Transitions & Animations” – Tuesday, September 28(pre-recorded video)
In this video tutorial, learn how to utilize transitions and animations in a MS PowerPoint slide presentation.
Technology Feature
- “Deepfakes & Shallowfakes” – Wednesday, September 15. (pre-recorded video)
This video provides a basic introduction to Deepfake and Shallowfake technology. Library staff discuss the positive and negative implications of the technology, offer a brief explanation of how it works, and suggest solutions to its challenges.
Research Database Series
- “Exploring Databases: NewsBank Spanish and World Access” – Wednesday,September 1. (pre-recorded video)
This video tutorial will introduce two online resources offered by FBCL. “Acceda Noticias” from NewsBank provides full-text access to Spanish-language newspapers, magazines, and newswires from the U.S. and around the world including Argentina, Chile, Columbia, Mexico, Peru, and Spain. “NewsBank World Access” provides a comprehensive collection of reliable news sources covering a wide array of topics and issues from around the world. Resources also include the Houston Chronicle and collected Special Reports on current events.
- “Exploring Databases: Opposing Viewpoints” – Friday,September 17. (pre-recorded video)
In this video tutorial, learn more about the Opposing Viewpoints database. This resource provides viewpoint articles, topic overviews, statistics, primary documents, links to websites, and full-text magazine and newspaper articles for information on social issues and current events.
The sessions are free and open to the public. To access these online tutorials, go to the Fort Bend County Libraries website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on “Classes & Events,” select “Virtual Programs,” and find the program on the date indicated. For more information, call the library system’s Communications Office (281-633-4734).
For more Fort Bend County Libraries computer and technology tutorials, visit the library system’s YouTube channel — https://bit.ly/FBCLYouTubeChannel.
