Digital Literacy | Western Downs Libraries

Mar, 2020

The RBdigital App

By: Vanessa Ernst | Tags: | Comments: 0

It’s official: people of the Western Downs love Audiobooks. Whether it’s farmers listening as they do endless hours of tractor work, people listening as they commute to work or students reading for school (or fun!), we are listening to our books more than ever. To meet this demand, Western Downs Libraries have made accessing audible content easier than ever, thanks to the new RB Digital app. Now you can browse all of your eAudiobooks and eMagazines in one place! Use the app to flick through magazines or listen to audiobooks for […]

Mar, 2020

Let Lynda be Your New Favourite Teacher

By: Vanessa Ernst | Tags: Lynda | Comments: 0

As a member of Western Downs Libraries, you have unlimited access to thousands of online video courses on Lynda.com! Not sure what Lynda is? Then you’ve come to the right place! Lynda is home to one of the largest databases of online training videos and courses. On this magical website, you can learn new skills from business to photography, software programs to design and creative skills. If you’re studying in school, Lynda has an entire library dedicated to primary, senior and tertiary educated students. Click here to explore everything Lynda has […]

Mar, 2020

Encyclopedia Britannica free and online

By: Lisa Harth | Tags: | Comments: 0

A one-stop, concise, authoritative, user-friendly source of reference materials is now at your personal disposal – all you need is your Western Downs Libraries membership card. Watch the video to get started.

Jan, 2020

Top Tips for Staying Safe Online

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Are you concerned about whether you can trust the internet? Too scared to use internet banking? You’re not alone. Here are some helpful tips from our Librarians: Make sure your anti-virus software is up to date. You might not need an expensive internet security suite, but you do need anti-virus software. AVG Free is a commonly used one. Use a strong password – I know, I know, it’s so hard to remember all those passwords! The Australian Government’s Stay Smart Online website has some great tips for understanding how to create […]

Mar, 2019

Your Library At Home

By: dalbywordpress | Tags: books, borrow box, Digital, eaudiobooks, ebooks, elibrary, home services, ipad, library, magazines, mobile, online, rb digital, reading, storbox, tablet | Comments: 0

Did you know you can borrow and read our books without even visiting the library? Western Downs Libraries is subscribed a number of eLibrary apps so that all you need to get started is your library card! Simply download the BorrowBox app on any Android or Apple-made device, enter your library ID, and PIN and you’ll have access to a huge range of eBooks and eAudiobooks! If you love magazines and Audio-books sign up online to our RBdigital App and you’ll have access to eAudiobooks and eMagazines. For the children we have […]

Aug, 2017

Email, Facebook, Skype Basics: Self-paced Online Courses for Free

By: Matt | Tags: | Comments: 0

Want to use more social media? We have found the best sites that will give you the information you will need. Skype How to set up a Skype account Adding your contacts Tips on how to improve your communication Facebook How to create, use, and maintain your Facebook page Understanding Facebook privacy policies and settings Introduction to Email What is an email How to set up an email account How to reply and send emails Introduction to Email Part 2 What are Carbon Copy (CC) and Blind Carbon Copy (BCC) What is Forwarding, […]

Aug, 2017

eSafety: Staying Safe Online

By: Vanessa Ernst | Tags: | Comments: 0

At Western Downs Libraries, we are committed to helping our communities stay safe (and have fun) online. We know that sometimes it can be difficult to know where to find information about online safety, so we have provided you with several useful links. If you have any questions, concerns or would like to chat about your online safety further, please visit your local branch and chat with a librarian, email library@nullwdrc.qld.gov.au or call 1300 COUNCIL. Protecting your computer (staysmartonline.gov.au) An Australian government site that looks at hoaxes, hackers, spyware, […]

Jan, 2017

Lynda.com for Job Hunters!

By: Vanessa Ernst | Tags: adobe, coding, courses, education, excel, industry, learning, Lynda, photography, programming, skills, technology | Comments: 0

Are you a recent graduate from secondary or tertiary education? Perhaps you’re a person who is looking to transition into a new role, industry or organisation? It’s a new year, and the perfect time to gain some new skills. Lynda.com is free for all Queensland public library members, with over 5,000 online courses including business, technology and creative skills. Lynda.com has new courses added every week but many earlier courses remain popular. Some of the most popular include ‘Foundations of programming fundamentals’ (viewed over 8.8 million times), ‘Excel 2013 essential […]

Sep, 2016

Lynda.com for Everyone!

By: Vanessa Ernst | Tags: Lynda | Comments: 0

Did you know that as a Western Downs Libraries member, you can join Lynda.com for free? THAT’S RIGHT! All you have to do is click here and create a free account using your library card – it’s that easy! Lynda is a huge website specifically designed to help you improve your skills. If you want to learn about Windows 10, Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, or anything else computer-related, they have that! Maybe you are more of a creative soul? Lynda can help with that too. From photography tutorials to courses in the […]

Sep, 2016

Jandowae Technology Support

By: Pam Langridge | Tags: Jandowae Library, technology | Comments: 0

Get one-to-one basic technology lessons at Jandowae Library each Tuesday, by appointment. We tailor each session for you personal needs. If you would like help wrangling your iPad or tablet computer, we can do that too. You can also bring along your own laptop computer if you would like to learn how to use it – or that one little thing you can never quite get the hang of. Use our Free WiFi to get started. The best part? It’s completely FREE. Bookings are essential, so please phone 1300 COUNCIL or email us […]