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 Many of these resources need an email address, so helping someone set up an email address is a core service, and can be part of an information service. This training may be provided one to one, or in a small group. Find out how your library provides the service. Many of these resources need an email address, so helping someone set up an email address is a core service, and can be part of an information service. This training may be provided one to one, or in a small group. Find out how your library provides the service.
  
-Each library will have different policies about how much technology assistance is provided by staff. For some libraries, it will not be practical to provide detailed assistance on demand and you may need to refer patrons to scheduled technology assistance sessions or small groups classes. Training programs such as [[https://www.nsw.gov.au/community-services/seniors-card/tech-savvy-seniors|Tech Savvy Seniors]]are often part of how this training is provided. Some libraries may offer one on one assistance as required, dependent on staffing levels and competing demands on staff time.+Each library will have different policies about how much technology assistance is provided by staff. For some libraries, it will not be practical to provide detailed assistance on demand and you may need to refer patrons to scheduled technology assistance sessions or small groups classes. Training programs such as [[https://www.nsw.gov.au/community-services/seniors-card/tech-savvy-seniors|Tech Savvy Seniors]] are often part of how this training is provided. Some libraries may offer one on one assistance as required, dependent on staffing levels and competing demands on staff time.
  
 As more and more services are moved to an online environment, technology skills are continuing to be critical for everyday life. Many of our patrons will need our help, and our ability to assist with technology questions remains important. This kind of assistance is about how the equipment works and connecting the person to the relevant and authoritative content. As more and more services are moved to an online environment, technology skills are continuing to be critical for everyday life. Many of our patrons will need our help, and our ability to assist with technology questions remains important. This kind of assistance is about how the equipment works and connecting the person to the relevant and authoritative content.
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   * training is provided for patrons in how to use and download ebooks/eaudio   * training is provided for patrons in how to use and download ebooks/eaudio
    
-By including ebooks, eaudio, music and videos into library collections, library staff must be able to assist patrons with downloading and accessing these items. It is very important to have these resources visible on the library website with a short instruction regarding accessing these – example: Overdrive - Download the Overdrive app on your Android or Apple device.+By including ebooks, eaudio, music and videos into library collections, library staff must be able to assist patrons with downloading and accessing these items. It is very important to have these resources visible on the library website with a short instruction regarding accessing these – example: [[https://library.albany.wa.gov.au/Profiles/lib/Assets/ClientData/Libby_App_User_Guide.pdf|Libby App User Guide]]
  
 All staff members should be trained to assist patrons in the use of various technologies and be able to answer the following questions: All staff members should be trained to assist patrons in the use of various technologies and be able to answer the following questions:
  
   * How to reserve or request materials from the library catalogue or relevant platform.   * How to reserve or request materials from the library catalogue or relevant platform.
-  * How to renew materials, check due dates, and view library account information online +  * How to renew materials, check due dates, and view library account information online. 
-  * How to download electronic materials to an ereader, computer, smartphone or other device+  * How to download electronic materials to an ereader, computer, smartphone or other device.
   * Other technology questions including accessing library’s wifi network, scanning documents, photocopying and printing.   * Other technology questions including accessing library’s wifi network, scanning documents, photocopying and printing.
  
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   - Note the steps to use both Android and iPhone to access two apps your library subscribes to e.g. an ebook, a library app. If your library has devices you can use - demonstrate to a colleague.    - Note the steps to use both Android and iPhone to access two apps your library subscribes to e.g. an ebook, a library app. If your library has devices you can use - demonstrate to a colleague. 
   - What suggestions do you have to make access easier for library patrons?   - What suggestions do you have to make access easier for library patrons?
-  - Download one of the following Government apps - ATO, Services NSW, MyGov+  - Download one of the following Government apps - ATO, Services NSW, MyGov.
  
 [[module_13_answers_and_review_ref-ex|Module 13 Answers and review]] [[module_13_answers_and_review_ref-ex|Module 13 Answers and review]]
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