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Computer & Tech Skills


Job Seekers Resources

Need help with your job search? Find job listings, resume building, cover letter examples, unemployment info, and more.

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Online Resources

You will need your Rolling Meadows Library card to access many of our online resources if you are not using them in the Library. Need help? Stop by or call the Reference Desk at 847-259-6050 x130.

See every online resource the Library has to offer on the A–Z Online Resources page.


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Business Source Premier

Use from home Library Card Required  Thousands of articles from leading professional publications. Search for topics like computer literacy, computer users, technology training, and more.

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Consumer Reports

Use from home Library Card Required  An online version of the magazine. Get the latest in tech and gadget reviews, ratings, specs, and prices from Consumer Reports for laptops, printers, tablets, and more.

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Consumers' Checkbook

Use from home Library Card Required  Read helpful articles about moderned computer related topics. Learn about computer backup options, how to keep your devices safe, how to wipe your data, and more.

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Explora for Public Libraries

Use from home Library Card Required  High quality collection of popular full-text magazines, reference books, and videos. Access information on web navigation skills, keyboarding, parts of a computer, and more.

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Gale Presents Udemy

Use from home Library Card Required  Thousands of on-demand video courses taught by world-class instructors in skill building. Find popular courses on topics like cloud computing, cybersecurity, and sales skills.

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GCF Learn Free

Use from home  Over 1,000 free lessons, videos, and interactives. Tutorials include topics like computer software training, email and internet basics, smartphones and tablets and much more.

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LinkedIn Learning

Use from home Library Card Required  Choose from thousands of online courses to learn in-demand skills from real-world industry experts. Develop your computer literacy skills, learn basic computer troubleshooting, get everyday tech questions answered, and more.

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Newspaper Source Plus

Use from home Library Card Required  Cover-to-cover full text for hundreds of national, international and regional newspapers. Search for articles about internet security, new technology, personal computers and more.

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Points of View Reference Center

Use from home Library Card Required  A balance of materials from all viewpoints about controversial issuses including topics like 5G technology, digital divide, internet neutrality and more.

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Science Reference Center

Use from home Library Card Required  Hundreds of science magazines, journals, reference books and high-quality videos. Explore advanced computer science topics like coding, computer maintenance, and virtual reality.

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Catalog Spotlight

To browse books on computers and technology skill building in the library, ask for help at the Adult Reference Desk.

Android for Dummies by Dan Gookin

Microsoft Office 365 all-in-one by Peter Weverka iPad for Seniors by  Dwight Spive

Digital Magazines

Find magazines in the library in Adult Reference. Or search the online catalog External Link to browse and place holds on magazines. 

Digital Library of IL Magazines

PCWorld
Tech Advisor iPad & iPhone User

Educational & How-To Videos

Find more online training, videos and tutorials on the online learning page.

The Great Courses

How Digital Technology Shapes Us
How to Program: Computer Science Concepts and Python Exercises Fighting Misinformation: Digital Media Literacy

Kanopy Series

Jobs of Tomorrow
ConTECHtual Why It Matters: Future Tech

Website Links

Adobe Creative Cloud Tutorials External Link
Learn the basics, or refine your skills with tutorials designed to inspire.

Ask Abby External Link
A friendly guide to everything digital for newbies and technophobes -- includes free video tutorials and downloadable guides to the latest technology and essential online skills.

Data Detox Kit External Link
Learn about the most common internet-enabled scams and how to avoid them.

Google Disability Support External Link
The Google Disability Support team is available to support users from the disability community with Google products. Support includes accessibility features, functionalities, and assistive technology.

Learn to Code External Link
Learn to code for free by offering thousands of videos, articles, and interactive coding lessons.

Microsoft 365 Basics External Link
Learn the basics of Microsoft 365 with training videos and more.

Online Safety (for Parents) External Link
Online access also comes with risks, get help to talk with your kids, use tools to protect them, and keep an eye on their activities.

Seguridad en línea (para Padres) External Link
El acceso a internet viene con riesgos asociados, hable con su hijo al respecto, use herramientas para protegerlo y supervise su actividad en línea.

Terms of Service Didn't Read External Link
Get a privacy "grade" on websites and services we use after agreeing to Terms of Service we almost never actually read.

Typing Lessons External Link
Improve your typing skills with fun and easy challeges. Also includes tech readiness lessons.

Past Virtual Events

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Access The Great Courses
Listen to audio courses and stream the video courses on your computer or take them with you using the Hoopla app on your mobile device.

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Get Started with the LinkedIn Learning Mobile App
Use your Rolling Meadows Library card for free access to 1000's of business, creative and technology video tutorials.

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