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Internet and Computer Resources

April 25, 2013 by pjorgensen

Please note: this page is no longer being actively maintained. We are not currently adding links, but we will gladly remove dead links if they are reported to us.

Please note: The presence of a link on this site does not constitute an endorsement by Lincoln City Libraries. Be advised that not all sources on the Internet provide accurate, complete or current information. Users should carefully judge the worth of these sources of information as they would any other resource. Just as libraries do not vouch for or endorse the viewpoints of written material in their collections, they do not do so for electronic information. Web sites may change or disappear without notice. Lincoln City Libraries is not responsible for the content of external sites linked to its Web site.

Sections:

Internet Tutorials


Guides to Internet Service Providers and E-mail Services

Internet Fraud Information

Tools for Webmasters

Other Internet Resources

Virus and Spyware Information

Computer Help and Troubleshooting

General Computer Resources

Software Sources



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Internet and Computer Classes

January 22, 2013 by pjorgensen
Photo of computer class at Bennett Martin Library Classes on use of the Internet and other computer topics are offered at Bennett Martin Public Library, Victor E. Anderson Branch, Loren Corey Eiseley Branch, Charles H. Gere Branch, South Branch, and Bess Dodson Walt Branch.

Classes are now listed on our general Programs and Events page.


Tagged in: libraries, public, public library, Internet, computers, computer, online, online, class, classes, genealogy, excel, word, powerpoint,
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Internet Search Tools

July 27, 2011 by pjorgensen

Please note: this page is no longer being actively maintained. We are not currently adding links, but we will gladly remove dead links if they are reported to us.

Please note: The presence of a link on this site does not constitute an endorsement by Lincoln City Libraries. Be advised that not all sources on the Internet provide accurate, complete or current information. Users should carefully judge the worth of these sources of information as they would any other resource. Just as libraries do not vouch for or endorse the viewpoints of written material in their collections, they do not do so for electronic information. Web sites may change or disappear without notice. Lincoln City Libraries is not responsible for the content of external sites linked to its Web site.

Sections:

Search Engines

Search engines allow you to search a database of Internet sites by entering keywords relating to topics that interest you.

Indexes

Indexes allow you to browse through lists of categories to arrive at a list of relevant Internet sites. The distinction between search engines and indexes is somewhat arbitrary, since many search engine sites also provide indexes.

Meta-Search / Multi-Search Engines

Meta-search engines allow you to search multiple search engines at one time; multi-search engines provide acess to multiple search engines from a single site.

Information About Search Tools


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Green Computing

October 31, 2008 by storysean
Myths

It is bad for the computer to turn it off and on frequently.

Computers are currently designed with the ability to power cycle on/off around 40,000 times. This is many more times that the average user will ever do in the 5-7 year lifespan of a computer.  Turning off the computer also helps reduce heat, stress, and wear on the system.


Turning your computer off uses more energy than leaving it on.

The power used by a CPU to boot up is much less than the energy used by it to remain on for 3 minutes.


Screen savers save energy.

Screen savers were originally designed to protect the lifespan of monochrome monitors, which are now obsolete.  Most screen savers do not save energy unless they actually turn off the screen or, in the case of laptops, turn off the backlight.


Network connections are lost when a CPU goes into low-power/sleep mode.

Newer computers will allow sleep on networks to prevent loss of data or connection.


Tips and Tricks to Green Computing
  • Power off your monitor when not in use instead of using screensavers
  • Enable the standby/sleep mode and power management settings
  • Power computers down on weekends and evenings
  • Turn off all devices until you are ready to use them (scanners, speakers, printers)
  • Don’t power your computer on until you are ready to use it
  • Select dark backgrounds for your screen display. Do not use bright  displays, which consume more power
  • Review documents and emails onscreen instead of printing them out
  • Use double sided printing functions
 

Numbers
  • A computer left running continuously will emit 2,161 pounds of CO2 per year, which is equivalent to the CO2 emitted by burning 191 gallons of gasoline
  • Turning a computer off at night so it runs only 8 hrs a day reduces 810 kWh per year, or a nearly 67% yearly savings.
  • By turning off computers at night and weekends Lincoln City Libraries could  see a savings of 55.6% in energy consumption.  This means a reduction of 196 tons of C02 emitted, which is equivalent to the C02 emitted by burning 21,111 gallons of gasoline .

 

Create a “Green” Machine:

Enable Power Management Features:

Lincoln City Libraries encourages all computer users to turn on their Power Management Features.

Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
  • Select Start> Settings> Control Panel> and Display.
  • Select the Screen Saver tab. Choose a predominantly black screen saver and set it to wait for 5 minutes
  • Click on Settings or Power to reach the power management settings
  • Click the Shut Off Monitor box and set for 10 minutes
  • Click Ok or Apply.
  • Set Turn off hard disks for 15 minutes (or less)
  • Set System standby for 30 minutes (or less)
  • Click Ok or Apply.

Mac OS X
  • Click on the apple symbol (Apple Menu) in the upper left of your screen
  • Go to "System Preferences," Click "Show All" and select "Energy Saver" from the "Hardware" row
  • Click on the "Show Details" button> Select "Power Adapter" under "Settings For:" If you are unable to complete this step an administrator has prevented you from changing these settings. Please stop here
  • Set "Put the computer to sleep when it is inactive" to 30 minutes (or less) using the slider
  • Check the box for "Use separate time to put the display to sleep" and set the time to 15 minutes (or less) using the slider
  • Check the box for "Put the hard disk to sleep when possible."

 

 

Additional Energy Saving Resources: *

Climate Savers Computing- http://www.climatesaverscomputing.org/learn/power-management-instructions/windows-2000-/-xp

Department of Energy- http://www.doe.gov

Energy Star- http://www.energystar.gov

Environmental Protection Agency- http://www.epa.gov

GreenPrint-http://www.printgreener.com/

Green Power Equivalency Calculator http://www.epa.gov/greenpower/pubs/calculator.htm

Ohio University Green Computing http://www.facilities.ohiou.edu/greenpc/green_computing_guide.pdf
 

* Lincoln City Libraries acknowledges that text and concepts in this document were adapted from energy saving information contained within the listed web sites.

 



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New Computer Lab at BMPL

April 26, 2007 by pjorgensen
Opening day pictures

Photo of lab being constructed Construction began December 12, 2002, on a new computer lab on the 2nd floor of the Bennett Martin Public Library, using funding from a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The lab opened January 27, 2003.

The lab replaces the 1st floor Internet computers and the basement word processing computers, and enables BMPL staff to teach computer classes in the library.

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Photo of one of the new computers in the lab

Photo of library staff receiving lab training Library staff receive orientation training on the lab's new computers.

 

Opening Day of the Lab:
January 27, 2003

Photo of Carol ConnorLibrary Director Carol Connor welcomes patrons and staff to the 12 station computer lab.

Photo of TV camera crew5 CityTV (cable channel 5) and KOLN/KGIN (Channel 10/11) covered the event for the local news media.

Photo of Richard MillerRichard Miller, Nebraska Library Commission, speaks on computer lab's impact.

Photo of people signing up to use the labPatrons line up to be the first users of the lab.



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