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Technology & Computers

  • O'Reilly Technology and Business Collection

    Trial update: O’Reilly will continue to be offered on a trial basis through December 2024.


    Contains a vast collection of technology and business ebooks, audiobooks, videos, courses, and more. A great resource for professional development.

  • Online Privacy and Participation

    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.

  • Open Data

    This guide covers information around the definition and terminology of open data as well as additional resources.

  • Other Editing Features

    In addition to basic editing with audio and video, Adobe Premiere Pro is a powerful program that has many more advanced editing capabilities. We can't possibly go into every single feature of Premiere Pro, but here are some guides on a few commonly used advanced features: adding titles, transitions, and effects such as green screen effects.

  • Pausing Holds

    This guide provides instructions on how to pause your holds in your VPL account.

  • Photo and Image Digitization

    This guide provides instructions on how to scan negatives, photo slides and printed photos using VPL's Inspiration Lab equipment.

  • Planning Your Podcast

    Before you press the record button, this guide will help you with some final steps to prepare for your podcast.

  • Power Meter Instructions

    Electricity bills are rising. Use a power meter to find out how much power your appliances are actually using.

  • Publishing a Podcast

    Information on where to host your podcast and how to submit to Apple Podcasts.

  • Publishing and Distribution

    This guide provides information on eBook distribution.