Online Privacy and Participation
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This guide has some useful online tutorials and tools, as well as some VPL Catalogue and Digital Library Resources to help educate and empower you to participate safely and comfortably online.
Useful Websites
Digital Library Resources
Recommended Titles
Remote Media URL
Call Number
025.042 H51ps
Publication Year
2018
This guide offers detailed best practices for online privacy and security. A more advanced read, but a great resource that offers practical tips and techniques.
Remote Media URL
Call Number
005.8 R49m
Publication Year
2019
This easy-to-use guide includes step-by-step tutorials and solid explainers on the basics of online privacy and internet usage. This resource is written for seniors but some of the lessons and tips included are useful for anyone new to using the internet.
Remote Media URL
Call Number
004.670289 S81g
Publication Year
2020
This book is written for parents, and it offers covers a lot of the key considerations and best practices when it comes to online sharing related to children.
Remote Media URL
Call Number
J004.67 K15d
Publication Year
2019
This book is written for younger audiences, but it is useful for beginning internet users of all ages. It has great hands-on tips for online safety and offers useful defintions and explainers for basic principles of digital identity formation and maintenance.
Remote Media URL
Call Number
J621.38456 P35f
Publication Year
2022
A fun and informative illustrated kids' guide to safely and productively navigating the digital landscape. Useful also for parents curious about what sort of things their kids might encounter online or with their smartphones.