New Technology at WCL

Whitman County Library announces new technology devices and services available to local residents thanks to grant funding from the Gates Foundation through the Washington State Library. All 14 county Library Branches are now equipped with a computer tablet and assorted technology to be used within the library as well as library staff who are trained to assist patrons in understanding the new technologies.

 

Free Microsoft IT Academy classes also continue for at least two years, thanks to recently approved funding from the Washington State Legislature.  This valuable set of online classes improves personal and professional skills, ranging from beginning Word to advanced Microsoft Dynamics and Server training.  Whitman County Library is an official Microsoft Office Software Certiport testing center, which allows residents to become certified specialists in Word, Excel and three other Office programs at low or no cost. Anyone participating in classes or tests before September 15 will receive mugs or other prizes thanks to project grant funding.

 

With over 20,000 free eBooks and audiobooks available from the Anytime Library link at Whitman County Library’s website, the library receives many questions about accessing the collection or which computer, phone or device to use. Library staff can assist with these questions or demonstrate usage of a variety of grant funded devices.

 

To better serve smart phone users, a new app is available called Library Now.  Library users can click on the app button on their Library Facebook page to download this free gateway to all services, including the catalog, authoritative information databases, the Rural Heritage Project and the Anytime Library.

 

For more information on Whitman County Library programs and services, visit the website at www.whitco.lib.wa.us, follow Facebook pages in any of the 14 countywide locations or call the Colfax Library toll-free, 877-733-3375, for more information.