Are you needing to learn basic computer literacy or how to better use the technology at your disposal? Have you been looking to polish up your work portfolio, or just want to know what kind of resources we offer at our library? Prefer learning something new on your own and in a way that’s contactless? (With COVID-19 still going around and being in the midst of flu season, we totally get it.) We’ve got the perfect solution for that–it’s called Niche Academy!
Niche Academy is an information hub of tutorials on a variety of topics; from professional development to Microsoft Office to academic research, this online tool will show you how to cultivate important life skills and direct you to where you need to be to finish that challenging assignment. And it’s all free!
To access Niche Academy, go to fcl.org and click on the “Resources” tab. You can also click on the photo above to go there directly!
Once you enter the site, you’ll notice a list of categories. We’ll briefly explain them here:
FVBRLS (Faulkner-Van Buren Regional Library System)
These videos will show you how to use our card catalog, self-checkout kiosks, as well as logging into your account to pay fines or place holds!
Databases
Learn how to navigate our digital collections through Hoopla, Libby, Kanopy, Mango Languages, & World Book
Spice up your scholarly know-how with the EBSCO & ProQuest reference centers–you’ll find all the articles and answers you need with these instructions!
Can’t figure out how to organize your Google Drive or attach a document to your email? We got you!
Microsoft
Excel, PowerPoint, Word–it’s all here!
Miscellaneous
Watch how to ace a job interview, where to find free legal forms, and get tips for writing your best resume yet
Technology
Here you’ll find Internet and iPhone basics, steps for creating social media profiles, and an intro to Zoom
Academia/Learning
Last but not least, our ultimate category for education: learn how to access different genealogical records, encyclopedias, and more databases!
We hope Niche Academy will be the portal to your success (pun fully intended). Leave a comment below if you have any questions or suggestions for improvement!