Plattduetsche residents learn about security online

Residents of the Plattduetsche Home Society were visited by the Nassau Library System’s Techmobile Coordinator Gabriel Kane on Feb. 20 as part of the Franklin Square library’s community outreach initiative.

The Techmobile is a mobile technology lab designed to help address digital equity and inclusion issues among the 54 member libraries, and their communities, within the Nassau Library System.

“With this resource we allow those libraries, and their partners, the ability to expand their operational footprint deeper into the communities they serve,” Kane said.

During the session, residents learned about online searching techniques, starting with a brief primer on search engines. They discussed concepts like lateral reading and how to locate credible sources online, including discerning the difference between a search result and an advertisement. Additionally, they discussed password management techniques and best practices when browsing the internet.

Kane answered residents’ questions about mobile device notifications, password management software and device operating systems. He offered one-on-one device assistance for residents who needed additional help.

The Techmobile is available for bookings by member libraries, and Kane said the Nassau Library System is always looking for opportunities to share its services with like-minded organizations.