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Go ON NI events

Go ON NI events are free and take place in libraries, community centres and various venues across Northern Ireland. They are informal technology awareness sessions to help you go online for the first time, improve your digital skills and show you more about using smartphone and tablet devices.

COVID-19 update

Due to the changing situation with COVID-19, many Go ON NI events and training sessions have been postponed until further notice.

A new virtual programme has been set up using remote learning by telephone and internet. 

Supporting Communities 

  • digital inclusion events 

LibrariesNI - Zoom sessions

New Zoom sessions from LibrariesNI include:

  • iPads
  • emails
  • Messenger
  • Androids
  • scams
  • WhatsApp
  • Kindle
  • eBooks
  • eMagazines
  • Skype

See below for all of the Zoom sessions coming up and the contact details you need to book a session. 

Privacy

Now that people are spending so much time online, it’s more important than ever to know how to keep your personal information secure and private. This Zoom session offers you hints and tips on how to protect your data.

  • Date: Tuesday 17 May
  • Time: 11.00 am to 12 noon
  • Contact details: telephone 07843 339159  or email Joanne.Brown@librariesni.org.uk during office hours Monday - Thursday

Shopping online

Take a look at a typical online shopping experience, from navigating the retail site to check out and pick up some useful tips about security as well.

  • Date: Wednesday 18 May
  • Time: 2.00 pm to 3.00 pm
  • Contact details: telephone 07912 296798 or 028 9050 9150  or email gary.patterson@librariesni.org.uk during office hours Monday - Friday

Moneysaving

Join this Zoom session to explore some of the great free advice sites on the internet that help you make your money go further. There is a wealth of knowledge out there if you know where to look. Also, see what you can do with cashback sites when you shop online.

  • Date: Thursday 19 May
  • Time: 11.00 am to 12 noon
  • Contact details: telephone 07912 296790  or email david.bridges@librariesni.org.uk during office hours Monday - Friday

Practise using Zoom

Would you like to familiarise yourself with the tools and tricks of Zoom in a safe learning environment?

  • Date: Tuesday 24 May
  • Time: 2.00 pm to 3.00 pm
  • Contact details: telephone 07912 296790  or email david.bridges@librariesni.org.uk during office hours Monday - Friday

Voice activated technology

Come to this Zoom session on voice controlled technology to learn how virtual assistants could be useful to you, and about some of the privacy issues. 

  • Date: Wednesday 25 May
  • Time: 11.00 am to 12 noon
  • Contact details: telephone 07843 339159  or email Joanne.Brown@librariesni.org.uk during office hours Monday - Thursday

Libby eMagazines

Learn how to download the Libby app.  Explore and discover features like search, place hold, bookmarks and reading settings

  • Date: Thursday 26 May
  • Time:  11.00 am to 12 noon
  • Contact details: telephone 07912 296792  or email Sheila.Mclean@librariesni.org.uk during office hours Monday - Friday

Libby eBooks and audio books

Learn how to download the Libby app and sign up for the opportunity to borrow over 17,000 eBooks and audiobooks. Explore the app and discover features like search, place hold, bookmarks and reading settings.

  • Date: Monday 30 May
  • Time: 11.00 am to 12 noon
  • Contact details: telephone 07843 339159  or email Joanne.Brown@librariesni.org.uk during office hours Monday - Thursday

Scams

Protect yourself against some of the most common scams around. Learn what to look out for and some simple tips to help you avoid being tricked.

  • Date: Tuesday 31 May
  • Time: 11.00 am to 12 noon
  • Contact details: telephone 07912 296790  or email david.bridges@librariesni.org.uk during office hours Monday - Friday

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