Main Contents Page

Before you start

STEP 1: STARTING OUT

STEP 2: FINDING

Information finding tools

- OPAC

- Internet

- Databases (incl CD Roms)

- Dewey (DDC)

Information sources

- Dictionaries

- Encyclopaedias

- Books

- Periodicals/Magazines/Journals

- Newspapers

- Audio-visual

- Internet

What is it?

Screen icons

Resources

Web address

Useful web sites

Glossary

- Grey literature

- Broadcast media

- Conference proceedings/reports

- Course-specific resources

- Maps

- Government publications

- Standards

- Museums

- Archives

- Quizz

STEP 3: EVALUATE

STEP 4: LEGAL USE

STEP 5: COMMUNICATE

Using the Internet

Useful Internet sites - to learn the net

It is easiest to learn how to use the Internet by actually using the Internet (we learn by doing). The following are web sites on the Internet that will teach you how to use and search the Internet.

Remember you will only be able to access these links if the computer you are working on is linked to the Internet!

Internet 101 This guide will provide you with enough knowledge to have fun on the Internet, yet will not bore you with too many details. Think of this as a set of instructions...for people who don't like to read instructions!

Loony Tunes Teach the Internet (ages 8-88)

 

It's not just for kids. Learn Internet basics and get inside tips from your favorite Looney Tunes characters. To begin, either take our quiz or click on the topic you're interested in learning about.

Visit this site when you have plenty of time early in the morning or late at night. Why? There are plenty graphics and animations and downloading is slow when everyone is "searching the Net".

The HelpWeb

This guide is intended to help people who are just getting started on the Internet learn their way around. Think of us as a friendly service station that gives out free road maps.
Learning the Internet

 

It allows you to use the Internet to learn the Internet. This tutorial is aimed primarily at teaching you how to use the world wide web (or just "the web"). In order to use the web, you need to learn to use a web browser. From our understanding of the web, we will show how the other parts of the Internet fit in...