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Free Computer Workshops
The library
offers workshops on various computer topics. Each
class is a one-time workshop. Class sizes are small—a maximum of eight students
per workshop. Best of all, workshops are free!
We suggest taking the Computer Basics class
first. Then choose a
track and work your way down the list. Feel free to move
between
tracks as well. Individual practice after each class is highly recommended.
Please note our registration policies as of April 15, 2009:
- Computer Basics is designed for people with little to no experience using a computer. Students who have already taken a class other than Word or Internet will not be able to register for Computer Basics. If you are already registered for a class other than Word or Internet and plan to register for Computer Basics at a later date, we respectfully request that you remove yourself from the more advanced classes.
- Classes may be repeated. If you plan to repeat a class, you must do so before taking a more advanced class.
- If you are registered or on the waiting list for a class that is a prerequisite for a more advanced class and do not attend the prerequisite, we will remove you from the advanced class.
- You can take one session of each class per month.
Workshop Descriptions:
1.5 hours
Basic elements of Windows, the PC operating system, including
- using a mouse/keyboard
- highlighting, copying, and pasting text
- common menus, toolbars, and shortcuts
- overview of computer hardware and storage media
Prerequisites
2 hours
Internet Handout (PDF)
Basic introduction to the Internet, including
- getting online by typing in Web addresses
- understanding basic terminology and toolbar buttons of the Internet Explorer program
- using search engines to find information and Web sites
- evaluating Web sites and online information
- using intermediate and advanced online tools and search features
Prerequisites
- Computer Basics class-or-
- familiarity with mouse, including highlighting, copying, and pasting
1.5 hours
Yahoo! Email Handout (PDF)
Creating and using a free Yahoo! email account, including
- choosing a unique email address and password
- composing and sending email messages
- attaching files to email messages
- reading and replying to incoming email
- storing email addresses in a personal address book
Prerequisites
- Internet class-or-familiarity with:
- using the keyboard and mouse
- getting online and entering Web addresses
- using a word processor
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Online Job Searching
2 hours
Online Job Searching Handout
(PDF)
In the online job searching class, students learn how to use the internet to find and apply for jobs. We discuss the features of major job searching web sites such as HotJobs and Monster. We demonstrate how to search these sites, and how to sort and refine search results. Students learn how to set up job alerts so that they receive e-mail notifications of new job openings. We also discuss formatting choices and tools for resumes, and look at how to apply for jobs via e-mail or through web sites.
Prerequisites
- Word, Internet, and Yahoo! Email classes -or-
- a web-accessible e-mail account and
- basic familiarity with the Internet and Microsoft Word software
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2 hours
Basic Web page design and development using Kompozer, including
- planning Web site content
- arranging and formatting text and images on Web pages
- creating links to other web pages
- editing HTML source code
Prerequisites
- Internet and Microsoft Word-or-familiarity with the following:
- getting online and entering Web addresses
- basic Internet terminology and concepts
- using a word processor to enter and format text
This is an intermediate computer class.
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2 hours
Microsoft Word Handout (PDF)
Basic to intermediate word processing using Microsoft Word, including
- using menus
- creating, saving, and printing documents
- using editing shortcuts
- using Word toolbars
- formatting lists
- checking spelling and grammar
- file management
- tables
Prerequisites
- Computer Basics class -or- familiarity with:
- using the keyboard and mouse
- highlighting, copying, and pasting text
- using the basic elements of the Windows operating system (common menus, toolbars, shortcuts)
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2 hours
Advanced Word Handout (PDF)
Use Microsoft Word to create a newsletter and mailing labels. Some of the tasks will be familiar, while others incorporate more advanced functions that are not covered in the introductory class, such as
- customizing the toolbar
- working with drawings, WordArt, pictures, and Clip Art
- right clicking
- inserting symbols
- inserting hyperlinks and URLs
- inserting footnotes
- using Text Boxes
- Mail Merge
- finding and replacing text
Prerequisites
- Microsoft Word class -and/or-
- experience using Microsoft Word
- familiarity with keyboard and mouse
- highlighting, copying, and pasting text
- basic elements of Windows operating system (common menus. toolbars, shortcuts)
- basic typing skills
- toggling between open windows
This is an advanced computer class.
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1.5 hours
Basic introduction to creating a slide presentation, including
- using design templates
- using WordArt
- adding clip art and animations
- saving and printing a presentation
- viewing a presentation
Prerequisites
- Microsoft Word -or- familiarity with:
- a keyboard and mouse
- highlighting, copying, and pasting text
- basic elements of Windows operating system (common menus, toolbars, shortcuts)
- basic typing skills
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2 hours
Basic to intermediate functions of Excel, the spreadsheet and calculation program, including
- screen and worksheet elements using a mouse/keyboard ,highlighting, copying, and pasting text, common menus, toolbars, and shortcuts exploring programs and documents
- overview of computer hardware and storage media
Prerequisites
- Microsoft Word -or- familiarity with:
- a keyboard and mouse
- highlighting, copying, and pasting text
- basic elements of Windows operating system (common menus, toolbars, shortcuts)
- basic typing skills
This is an intermediate computer class.
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Advanced Microsoft Excel
2 hours
Advanced Excel Handout(PDF)
Learn advanced Excel skills not covered in the introductory class including
- advanced charts
- filtering and subtotaling data
- conditional formatting
- concatenating text and splitting text into columns
- adding comments and text boxes
- using logic-based functions
- printing worksheets with repeating header rows and columns
- importing and exporting data
- PivotTables and PivotCharts
Prerequisites
- Microsoft Excel class
- Experience using Excel outside of class
- creating formulas and basic charts in Excel
- highlighting, copying, and pasting text
This is an advanced computer class.
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2 hours
Basic database design and development using Microsoft Access, including
- creating tables and forms
- entering and editing data
- creating queries
- generating and formatting reports
- establishing table relationships
Prerequisites
- Microsoft Excel -or-
- proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- some familiarity with basic database concepts
This is an advanced computer class.
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Searching for Books and Articles 2 hours
Learn how to use the library's online catalog and various databases to search for books, magazines, and newspaper articles. Skills include:
- searching for books by author, title, subject, and keyword
- finding online magazine and newspaper articles on a subject
- reading, printing, e-mailing, or saving full-text articles
- finding newspaper articles in a database
- accessing databases from home or office
Prerequisites
- Internet class -or- familiarity with:
- the mouse, intermediate online searching skills, and entering text
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2 hours
Introduction to two online genealogy databases:
Ancestry Library Edition and Heritage Quest
- searching census, death, and family records
- searching full-text books
- accessing Heritage Quest from home
Prerequisites
- Internet class -or- familiarity with:
- mouse and intermediate online searching skills
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1.5 hours
Advanced Google search techniques and review of Google's news, image, and shopping databases, including
- phrase, file type, and specific searches
- Google News and News Alerts
- Google Maps
- Google Product search
- Google Book Search
Prerequisites
- Internet class -or- familiarity with:
- mouse and intermediate online searching skills
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Government Goodies for Seniors
1.5 hours
Explores useful free federal government Internet resources for seniors, including
- visiting web sites on health, legislation, education, history, and more
- using this list of links posted on the library's web site
Prerequisites
- Internet class -or- familiarity with:
- mouse and intermediate online searching skills
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All classes
are offered on weekdays. Click here to view upcoming classes
on our calendar.
How to Register
To register for classes, call the Library at 589-4611.
We hold a spot for you if you're signed up, so please call
us in advance if you're not able to make it for your
reserved class.
Individualized Assistance and Tutorials
Reference librarians are happy to help customers learn to use the library's online catalog (searching and reserving library books and videos, checking your library account, etc.) and the library's databases. Depending on availability, we are also glad to help customers sign up for a Yahoo! E-mail account. (Please note: this is not as extensive as the Yahoo E-mail class.)
Self-paced online tutorials for some Microsoft programs are available on the Business Computers. Familiarity with using a mouse and other basic computer skills are required for using these tutorials. For access to Microsoft's tutorials, click here.
Please call the Reference Department at 589-4611 for more information.
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