Lockport Public Library | Knowledge, Employment, & You!

Knowledge, Employment, & You! (KEY)
Resources

Computer Class Schedule
Helpful links
Books on Job Searching
Books on Computers
Practice Application

Handy worksheets, templates, tips, links, and other resources to help you gain the skills you need! All the files are in the .pdf format unless otherwise indicated.

Computer Resources
Basic Computer Components and Terminology
Windows 7 and Microsoft Office Basics
Microsoft Word 2007 Basics
Microsoft Word Shortcuts
Switching from Microsoft Word 2003 to 2010
Switching from Microsoft Excel 2003 to 2010
Getting Started with the Internet
Creating a Yahoo! Mail Account
Getting Started with Yahoo! Mail
Using a USB Drive or CD

Job Skills Resources
Dirty Dozen Online Job Search Mistakes
Job Search Organization Chart
Understanding a Job Ad
Resume Writing Worksheet
Resume Keywords
Resume Writing Tips
Resume Template - Chronological (.docx format)
Resume Template - Functional (.docx format)
Creating a Plain-Text Resume
Cover Letters
Interview Tips
Interview Questions

Electronic Device Resources
Check out our YouTube channel to see video tutorials!
Borrowing Library Books Using the Nook
Nook Basics
Nook Simple Touch
Nook Tablet and Color
Using Calibre for Nook
Kindle
Kindle Touch
Kindle Fire
Kindle Keyboard
iPod Touch Basics
iPad Basics
Setting Up Your New iPad
Overdrive for iPad
Digital Cameras - Organizing Your Photos
Tips for Your GPS