Libraries assisting with PowerPoint

Another exercise we did for our course was creating a PowerPoint presentation.  I found this exercise to be enjoyable mainly because PowerPoint is a tool I have used at least since high school.  PowerPoint is a great tool for users to use in creating a presentation as it allows for text, clip art, video and audio files, etc.  It is an easy way to convey all types of messages to those in the audience.  PowerPoint can be tricky, however, to those who do not have much experience using it.  Libraries have created instructional guides to assist library patrons in learning to use PowerPoint.  This is a great service librarians can do to assist patrons.

The State Library of Iowa has created instructional guides for its patrons.  The guides assist patrons in creating a generic presentation as well as specific presentations such as budgets.  Washington University Libraries has done similar work.  The guide provided assists patrons in getting started with PowerPoint.  The library system also provides contact information of librarians who can assist patrons if the guide is not clear enough.  University of North Texas Libraries holds instructional sessions to teach patrons how to use PowerPoint for Presentations and Posters. 

PowerPoint is a great tool for everyone to use whether they be students of professionals.  Libraries can and should assist these patrons in learning how to use PowerPoint.  These four libraries are good examples of the great work libraries can do.