Are you a designer, media arts professional or a hobbyist on the search for free and open source software? Do you want to edit photos, video files, create vector based graphics for company logos, and use software for desktop publishing? Image by Christos Pontikis. Used on a CC license. Adobe Creative Suite is the industry […]
Spending lots of time on the computer or using design software? Learn about keyboard shortcuts to help improve your workflow, accuracy and health. Image by Daniel Foster. Used on a CC license. Keyboard shortcuts are combinations of keys that allow users to access menus, tools and functions in an application. You may already be familiar […]
On Monday, May 15, the library partnered with Ryerson University's Creative Innovation Studio to present the "Collaborative Podcasting While Physical Distancing" online workshop. Amanda Cupido, former TPL Innovator in Residence, delivered the workshop as part of the Communities Creative inititiave. Communities Creative empowers Canadians to express themselves using creativity, to build their skills, and find human […]
This June, the Library will present a series of weekly online programs called “Innovation Council Presents: Community Rising” that celebrate local heroes from the arts, health, non-profit and technology sectors who made a positive impact on their community during the COVID-19 crisis. The programs are curated and hosted by members of TPL’s Innovation Council, an […]
Image in the public domain via Pexels. Are you interested in exploring careers in Information Technology (IT), upgrading your IT skills or gaining knowledge about popular programming languages and networking concepts? Toronto Public Library has a number of online courses and resources that can help you learn new skills, all free to use with a […]
Let’s Learn Tech Online, our free and interactive courses offered in partnership with Cisco Networking Academy, has been expanded to include new courses and resources for learners who are interested in developing information technology job skills. These courses are informed by industry expertise. Courses include Introduction to IoT, Introduction to Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Essentials, Linux Unhatched, […]
Video editing software image by comedy_nose, used on a Creative Commons license. Are you interested in video editing? Toronto Public Library has many online resources to guide you through the post-production workflow, also known as editing. These resources are free to use with a valid Toronto Public Library card. Two examples of resources are: Lynda.com […]
Screenshot of Gimp via Wikimedia Commons. With library branches closed and no access to the software offered in the Digital Innovation Hubs, we wanted to provide a list of some of our favourite free software titles that you can download and use at home. Not sure how to get started with new software? We’ve got […]
Image in the public domain via pxfuel While it's a given that technical skills are required for careers in technology, soft skills such as teamwork, communication and problem solving are also essential. Toronto Public Library has a number of online courses and resources that can help you take your career to the next level, […]
Image from Wikimedia Commons While we all continue to practice physical distancing, I’m pleased to announce that the Digital Innovation Hub and Pop-Up Learning Lab teams are testing out a new way to deliver some of our classes online. This will be a new way of delivering programs for us, so there may be a few […]