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TECHXPERT COMPUTER HELP BY APPOINTMENT

Monday: 7 PM
Tuesdays: 11 AM, 2 PM & 3 PM
Wednesday: 6 PM
Thursdays: 10 AM
Most Fridays: 10 AM

Ask basic questions about your digital photos, email, internet, Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Docs, Sheets and Slides. We also offer help with Libby and Hoopla for eBooks and eAudiobooks. General questions regarding your mobile device are welcome. Not for computer repair or configuring hardware or software. TechXpert is not a class. It is a one on one conversation with our TechXpert.

For eBook help please bring  one of the following along with your library card and PIN number:

  • iPad or iPhone
  • Android Tablet or Android Phone
  • Kindle Fire or Kindle Paperwhite (Amazon login required)

Contact our TechXpert to make a one-on-one appointment Sarah Milroy, Digital Service Librarian, call 248.349.3020, or Register Online.

Please leave details regarding the device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) you are having issues with and what you need help with. The TechXpert will respond to you as soon as possible.

Computer Help Desk

Have questions about using eBooks, audiobooks, databases, or other online services? Want to reserve a computer?
Please Call the NDL Computer Help Desk at 
248.349.3020 ext 226 during normal Library open hours.

Digital Conversion Station

Convert older video and audio formats into digital files.  Conversion equipment is located in the Local History Room on the Lower Level of the Library.

Click here for more information about our Digital Conversion Station.

Additional Technology Resources

GCF Learn Free: Free online computer tutorials

Harvard University: Free online courses

Michigan Learning Channel: Free online computer classes

Tech LIfe Unity: Learn how to use popular website & Apps for Free

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