How-to Power Point about how to use the different tools offered by Google

1. Google Tools
for librarians
Presented By: Nytoshia Ezell
Nytoshia.ezell@eagles.usm.edu

2. Why google?
• Why use Google tools:
• Convenient
• Ability to share documents
• Easy to use
• Does not use any storage space on device
• FREE!!!
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3. Before you begin
• You must have a Google account
• Here’s how to create an account:
• Go to www.google.com
• Find the Sign In button at the top
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4. Before you begin
• On the next screen, find create account
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• Complete all the necessary fields
• TADA!! You have a Google account
• Let’s look at some tools offered
through Google!

5. Google Calendar
• Uses:
• Keep up with meeting, orientations, holidays, etc.
• Share your calendar with coworkers
• Schedule virtual conferences through Google Calendar
• Here’s how you get to your calendar:
• Find this icon, click it
• Then, find the Calendar icon
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6. Google calendar
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You should come to this screen: To add an event to your calendar:
• Click the RED create button
• You should come to this screen
• If you would like to schedule a virtual
conference or video call:
• Add the attendee(s) email address
• Click Save

7. Google calendar
• Once the event has been created and the day of the event arrives:
• Find the date of the event and click on it
• This window will pop up
• Click Join meeting to initiate the video call (must have a camera and
microphone)
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8. Google Drive
•
Google Drive is where all your created documents are stored
•
May also upload documents
•
Simply log into your Google account, go to Drive, and drag & drop your document into
Drive
•
Here is where you will access Google tools
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9. Google Drive
• How do I get to Google Drive?
• Find this icon, click it
• Find Google Drive icon, click it
• You should come to a screen like this:
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10. Google Drive
• To access tools such as Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides:
• Click the new button on the right side
• From here, you will chose your desired tool/program
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11. Google docs
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Basic Features of Google Docs
Type the title of
your document
here
To share your
document with
others:
Click here and
enter their email
Format your text using the
buttons in this area
Use this area to change the position
of your text, use numbering or
bullets, or indent text

12. Google Sheets
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Basic features of Google Sheets
Title your
spreadsheet
here
Here are the
number
formatting
functions
Format text
with buttons in
this section
Insert a chart with first
button, filter your
information with second
button, and math functions
on third button

13. Google slides
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Basic features of Google Slides
Title you presentation
here
Add new slides
with this
button
Insert text, an image,
shapes, or a line with
these buttons Choose your
background, layout of
the slide, theme, and
use transitions with
these buttons
Use this
button to
show your
presentation
to everyone

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Thank you for your time
and patience! 
Questions???