Boundary County Library is proud to offer several avenues for enhancing your career goals and your recreational interests through our digital learning website connections and our in-house computer tutoring service.
Tech Education
Computer Tutoring
Boundary County Library offers one-on-one tutoring sessions for smartphones, tablets, and laptops.
What do I need to bring to class?*
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Bring your mobile device or laptop with you
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Bring power accessories: charge cords or extra batteries
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Have your passwords ready to access areas needing assistance
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Write a list of questions down ahead of time
Call or stop by to sign up! We can do small group sessions as well!
*Covid Update: Computer tutoring is currently on a case-by-case basis Monday through Friday. Please call first for staff availability. Students must wear masks and only one person allowed at a time. Class time may be shortened without notice.
Digital Education Sites
Websites where you can learn almost anything! Some are provided
(free of charge) to our library patrons, while others are just great educational opportunities.
LinkedIn Learning
Boundary County Library patrons can learn from industry experts through LinkedIn Learning (previously known as Lynda.com), which offers video courses for all levels that cover technical skills, creative techniques, business strategies, and more.
Returning Accounts
Follow the connect button to sign in to LinkedIn Learning with your library account.
Follow the create link below to sign into your library account.
You will need your patron account number and the password you created to access your patron account online. If you don't know this information, call the library (208) 267-3750 and we will assist you.
Once you have logged in as a Boundary County Library (BCL) patron, you will automatically be redirected to the Lynda.com log in page.
Click Create a profile. Fill out the required boxes and create a new username and password. You will use these specifically for Lynda.com when you visit.
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Access thousands of magazines and periodicals
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Auto repair databases
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Genealogy databases
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Language learning
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Health information
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Practice tests for college students
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And much, much more!
Libraries Linking Idaho gives Idaho residents free access to online tools for their educational, business, and recreational needs.
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Math
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Science & Engineering
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Art & Humanities
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Computing
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Grammar
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Test prep
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College & Careers
Khan Academy is a non-profit educational organization created in 2006 by educator Salman "Sal" Khan with the aim of providing a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere.
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Get started with computers
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Learn Microsoft Office
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Career planning
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Personal finance
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Internet skills
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Graphic design
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And more!
This site is one of the best resources for anyone who feels “computer illiterate.” It has simple, easy-to-use tutorials that cover a broad range of skills.
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Over 4,200 courses
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Online Certificates & Degree Programs
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Master a specific career skill
Coursera works with universities and other organizations to make some of their courses available online. All courses are accessible for free and some have the option to pay a fee to join the "Signature Track." Students on the Signature Track receive verified certificates, perfect for employment purposes.