Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

DIGITAL KNOW-HOW

What is digital literacy? Simply put, it means having the skills needed to use a computer and the internet in daily life, employment, health and education. It’s important for us all to build our digital literacy skills, so that we can communicate with family and friends, find information, interact with our doctors, take classes, find jobs, be successful at work, and so much more!

How do I know if I have the skills I need? The easiest way is to try out the Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment. It’s like a simple online quiz to see how much you already know and what you need to learn. Once you know what you want to learn, there are online courses available to help you grow your skills. Becoming a Northstar Learner allows you to gain valuable tech skills and record your achievements.

How do I get started? Just click on the link of your favorite library below to begin. You can just take an assessment or you can sign up for a learner account. When you sign up for a learner account, you will have your own personal dashboard to keep track of what you learn and the online classes you take.

Click on the name of your favorite library location

HAWAII   
Hilo   Honokaa   Kailua-Kona   Keaau   Kealakekua   Laupahoehoe   Mt. View   Naalehu   North Kohala  Pahala   Pahoa   Thelma Parker

KAUAI
Hanapepe   Kapaa   Koloa   Lihue   Princeville   Waimea

MAUI
Hana   Kahului   Kihei   Lahaina   Lanai   Makawao   Molokai   Wailuku

OAHU
Aiea   Aina Haina   Ewa Beach   Hawaii Kai   Hawaii State Library   Kahuku   Kailua   Kaimuki   Kalihi-Palama   Kaneohe   Kapolei   LBPD   Liliha   Manoa   McCully-Moiliili   Mililani   Nanakuli   Pearl City   Salt Lake-Moanalua   Wahiawa   Waialua   Waianae   Waikiki-Kapahulu   Waimanalo   Waipahu