Computer Tutorials
Web Based Tutorials
- Free Computer Tutorials from Goodwill Community Foundation gcflearnFree.org
- Digital Literacy Provided by the U.S. Department of Commerce. Provides a variety of resources and tools for teaching computer and Internet skills, which are increasingly necessary for success in today’s economy.
- Microsoft Office 2007 Tutorials from Microsoft.com (free)
- Computer Program Tutorials through Job and Career Accellerator from Learning Express Library (library card required for access)
- New Computer User Tutorial - focuses mainly on how to use a mouse
- Digital Basics - good videos on how to do things wih computers.
Spanish Language
- Computación Básica
Desde el Inicio (en Español)
(Basic Computing: Intro)
- Computación Básica
Introducción a Windows (en Español
(Basic Computing: Windows)
Downloading Books
Download Destination is a group of libraries in the TLN Consortia that collects, organizes and provides access to free downloadable ebook, audiobooks and music to consortium members. To see a list of member libraries click here. Services and the Download Destination website are provided by OverDrive.
To use Download Destination you need:
An active Brighton District Library account
Your 14-digit library card number
Your Pin number
Brighton District Library only provides Download Destination for users in the service population area because of our licensing agreement with Overdrive.
Useful links:
- Download Destination Help - a site with information and problem solving tips for using Download Destination
- Device Resource Center - devices actually tested by Overdrive along with support information.
- Incompatible Devices from OverDrive - devices test by OverDrive and listed by format
- Download Destination Support - downloaddestination@gmail.com - email support for questions that cannot be answered by your local library.
- Help - Download Destination Library Lending Policy - for information on checkout limits, holds and renewals
- OverDrive Videos for getting started by Mobile Device
Downloading Instructions by Device Type:
Android | BlackBerry | iPad | Kindle | Kobo | Nook | Sony
Android-based devices
(Samsung, Google Nexus, Asus)
Download Destination Help
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Overdrive Media Console Download - choose Mobile Android
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Download for devices not supporting Google Play - ex. Kindle Fire HD...
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Create an Adobe ID - first step to the authorization following below...
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Adobe ID authorization for your device - allows access to eBooks
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Audiobooks - How to Download to Android device (only MP3 format)
Web-based Help sites
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Google Android Support - support page for several Android versions
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Samsung Support - you will need to find your specific device
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Asus Support - for Asus devices like Transformer Pad...
BlackBerry
Download Destination Help
- Getting Started with BlackBerry
- Install the OverDrive Media Console on your BlackBerry
- Create an Adobe ID - first step to the authorization following below...
- Adobe ID authorization for your device - allows access to eBooks
Web Based Help Sites:
iPad, iPhone,iTouch devices
Download Destination Help
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Create an Adobe ID - first step to the authorization following below...
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Adobe ID authorization for your device - allows access to eBooks
Web-based Help sites
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Apple.Com Support - choose your device for detailed support
Kindle
Download Destination Help
Web-based Help sites
Kobo
Download Destination Help
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Create an Adobe ID - first step to the authorization following below...
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Adobe ID authorization for your device - allows access to eBooks
Web-based Help sites
Nook
Download Destination Help
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Create an Adobe ID - first step to the authorization following below...
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Adobe ID authorization for your device - allows access to eBooks
Web-based Help sites
Sony
Download Destination Help
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Create an Adobe ID - first step to the authorization following below...
Web-based Help sites
Brighton patrons are able to access a collection of 15,000 titles through the MEL Ebooks collection. You will be able to browse and read these titles online from your own computer.
