Tutorials


Often government forms and applications are available exclusively on the Internet, therefore citizens are required to use a computer to
access these government services. At the library, we offer free access to the Internet and help residents find the government information
and services they need. Pasco County Library System developed a Tutorials section to assist patrons with online forms. In this section
there are advanced, intermediate, and beginning tutorials. This is part of Pasco County Library System's ongoing effort to provide both
Pasco County citizens and librarians easy access to government information, programs, and services.

To view the videos in full screen mode, click below on the image of the video you would like to view. When the video window opens you will
see a small symbol enlargement icon between the volume bars and the word "Vimeo." Click on the symbol and the video will be in full screen mode.

Video Tutorials

Unemployment and Medicaid


Unemployment Tutorial This video is a step by step tutorial of how to apply for unemployment compensation/benefits in the State of Florida. The
online form to file an unemployment claim is located at fluidnow.com. This video was a joint project between the Pasco County Library
System and the Lee County Public Library. Length (12:11)


Medicaid Tutorial In this video, we provide instructions on how to apply for Medicaid in the state of Florida through the Web site myflorida.com/accessflorida. This video was a joint project between the Pasco County Library System, University of South Florida School of Library and Information Science intern Catherine Cottle, and the West Central Florida Area Agency on Aging. Length (7:55)


Basic Skills Tutorials


Basic Skills - Chapter 1 This is the first chapter of the Pasco County Library System Basic Skills Tutorial. This chapter reviews the components of
a computer such as the screen, keyboard, and mouse. Length (6:02)


Basic Skills - Chapter 2 This is the second chapter of the Pasco County Library System Basic Skills Tutorial. This chapter demonstrates how to
use Internet Explorer to browse the Web. Length (1:44)


Basic Skills - Chapter 3 This is the third chapter of the Pasco County Library System Basic Skills Tutorial. This chapter provides a few tips for
completing online forms. Length (6:35)


Basic Skills - Chapter 4 This is the fourth chapter of the Pasco County Library System Basic Skills Tutorial. This chapter explains with the
importance of user names and passwords. Length (1:58)


Basic Skills - Chapter 5 This is the fifth chapter of the Pasco County Library System Basic Skills Tutorial. This chapter explains how to print
pages from the Internet. Length (1:11)


Basic Skills - Chapter 6 This is the sixth chapter of the Pasco County Library System Basic Skills Tutorial. This chapter is the final chapter and
summarizes the skills provided in Chapters 1-5. It also provides more information about developing your computer skills. Length (:54)

E-Government Resources

E-Government Resources - Get Help Florida This is an introduction to the Get Help Florida site. Length (3:44)


E-Government Resources - KidCare This is a tutorial for applying for Florida Kidcare. Length (8:27)


E-Government Resources - Chapter 1 This is chapter one of the Pasco County Library E-Government Resoures Series. This chapter detail resources to resolve immediate needs - Florida 211 Resources, Florida Food Banks, and Aging Resource Centers. Length (2:01)


E-Government Resources - Chapter 2 This is chapter two of the Pasco County Library System E-Government Resoures Series. This chapter details the Access Florida resource. Length (1:16)


E-Government Resources - Chapter 3 This is chapter three of the Pasco County Library System E-Government Resoures Series. This chapter detail
housing resources - Florida Housing Authorities on the Web and Making Home Afforddable.gov. Length (1:01)


E-Government Resources - Chapter 4 This is chapter four of the Pasco County Library System E-Government Resoures Series. This chapter details employment and unemployment resources - Employ Florida and Florida Jobs. Length (1:30)


E-Government Resources - Chapter 5 This is chapter five of the Pasco County Library System E-Government Resoures Series. This chapter details
grants and funding resources - Free Application for Federal Student Aid, Grants.gov, and Benefits.gov. Length (1:37)


E-Government Resources - Chapter 6 This is chapter six of the Pasco County Library System E-Government Resoures Series. This chapter details healthcare resources - Florida Kid Care, Healthcare.gov, and Healthfinder.gov. Length (1:33)


E-Government Resources - Chapter 7 This is chapter seven of the Pasco County Library System E-Government Resoures Series. This chapter details Florida phone resources - Safelink Wireless, Assurance Wireless, and Lifeline.gov. Length (1:32)


E-Government Resources - Chapter 8 This is chapter eight of the Pasco County Library System E-Government Resoures Series. This chapter details
Florida consumer resources - Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles and Florida Law Help. Length (1:11)


E-Government Resources - Chapter 9 This is chapter nine of the Pasco County Library System E-Government Resoures Series. This chapter details
federal E-Government resources - U.S. citizen and Immigration Services, Social Security Online, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs,
IRS.gov, and USA.gov. Length (4:26)


E-Government Resources - Chapter 10 This is chapter ten of the Pasco County Library System E-Government Resoures Series. This chapter details recommended tools to share E-Government resources - Pasco County Library E-Government Tools, Get Help Florida, and E-Government
in Florida Public Libraries
. Length (1:58)


Useful Links

Employ Florida

Need some help with your work force skills? The Employ Florida website located here has many different resources for you to use.


Learning Express Library

Are you looking for help finding employment, a different career, or looking to advance in your career? The Pasco County Library System may
be able to help you with its Learning Express Library database. A valid library card (for access outside of the library system only) is required.


Mouse Skills

Need some practice or more experience using a mouse? We have an interactive mouse tutorial here for you to try.


Computer Skills

Do you want to learn more computer skills? We recommend the Goodwill Community Foundation web site here for you to try. They have courses on:


  • Computer Training
  • Work and Career
  • Math and Money
  • and much more!