Vancouver Public Library

Learn how to create a basic website using WordPress. Topics covered include: creating an account, selecting a theme, and customization. This is a beginner course for anyone wanting to create a free website for their business or personal venture; no prior experience required. A valid email address is required to participate in this course. Basic ability to use a computer, including the keyboard and mouse, is required.
 
This is part of VPL's Web Design Essentials series. The recommended order is:

1. Web Design Essentials: Basic Coding
2. Web Design Essentials: The Design Process
3. Web Design Essentials: Creating a Website with WordPress

 
Learn more at vpl.ca/program/digital-essentials

Learn how to write basic HTML (Hypertext Markup Language), how to style webpages with CSS (Cascading Style Sheets), and get a brief introduction to JavaScript. This is an introductory course; prior knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript or web design is not required. Basic ability to use a computer, including the keyboard and mouse, is required.
 
This is part of VPL's Web Design Essentials series. The recommended order is:

1. Web Design Essentials: Basic Coding
2. Web Design Essentials: The Design Process
3. Web Design Essentials: Creating a Website with WordPress

 
Learn more at vpl.ca/program/digital-essentials (link is external)

An introduction to the fundamentals of website design: aesthetics, accessibility, responsiveness, and usability. Gain hands-on experience creating a basic website site map and prototype.
 
This is part of VPL's Web Design Essentials series. The recommended order is:

1. Web Design Essentials: Basic Coding
2. Web Design Essentials: The Design Process
3. Web Design Essentials: Creating a Website with WordPress

 
Learn more at vpl.ca/program/digital-essentials
 

OpenOffice is the leading open-source office software suite for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics, databases and more. It stores all your data in an international open standard format and can also read and write files from other common office software packages.

Introductory course materials to help patrons get started with online learning sources.

Instructional materials for basic Instagram class. Originally developed as part of Vancouver Public Library's Summer of Learning program.

Glossary of commonly used social media terms.

Do you want to start a podcast? This workshop will take you through the process of planning, starting, and sustaining your podcast. Learn about web hosting, RSS feeds, and descriptive metadata. Learn how to submit your podcast to iTunes and other popular podcatchers. Gain an understanding of how to protect and share your work with copyright and licensing permissions. Learn about promoting your podcast through social media.
 
Information about recording and editing audio can be found here.