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Computer Classes


Current Schedule

Class Descriptions

 


The library sponsors a number of basic computer classes for SAILS library card holders. Contact the Adult Services Department at 508-336-8230, ext. 130.

FOR ALL CLASSES: Space is limited. Registration is required.

 

Current Schedule


Introduction to Computers
- Intro to Computers I: Basics - NA
- Intro to Computers II: Files & Applications


Internet
 - Internet I: The Basics - Wednesday May 14, 1:30 - 3
- Internet II: Search Strategies - Wednesday April 23, 1:30 - 3
- Internet III: The Invisible Web - NA
- Blogging 101: Create Your Website - NA
- Searching for Better Health - NA
- Email I: The Basics - NA
- Email II: Beyond Email - Wednesday April 16, 1:30 - 3 New!
- Online Books @ Your Library - Wednesday May 21, 1:30 - 3 New!
- iBistro: Your Library Catalog - NA


Word Processing
- Word I: The Basics - NA
- Word II: Editing & Columns - NA
- Word III: Adding Images - NA


Spreadsheets
 - Excel I: The Basics - NA
- Excel II: Formulas & Functions - NA

Class Descriptions


Intro to Computers I
Covers the basics in using your computer – using the mouse, managing windows, and more.

Intro to Computers II: Files & Applications
Covers file management topics including copying, moving, and renaming files, as well as general application skills, such as saving and printing files.

Internet I: Basics
Introduces the Internet and covers how to use an Internet browser to find web sites of interest to you.

Internet II: Search Strategies
Covers the use of search engines to find the information you need.

Internet III: The Invisible Web
Reviews how to use library databases to get otherwise hidden information available from newspapers, magazines, journals, and reference sources.

Blogging 101:Create Your Website
Covers examples of blogs and what it takes to easily create your own website with Blogger.

Searching for Better Health
Reviews guidelines for evaluating online health information and some reliable sites as recommended by the National Network of Libraries of Medicine.

Email I: The Basics
Covers using Hotmail for receiving and sending email and attachments.

Email II: Beyond Email
 Reviews alternatives to traditional email including Instant Messaging (IM), RSS, and blogs.

Online Books @ Your Library
Covers how to find and download online books and music to your computer from from Overdrive.

iBistro: Your Library Catalog
Review the helpful tools in your online library catalog for placing holds, renewing items, searching the virtual catalog, and more.

Word I: The Basics
Introduces the basics of Microsoft Word as you create a letter.

Word II: Editing & Columns
Covers the use of editing tools, adding headers and footers, indenting options and more.

Word III: Adding Images
Covers how to insert pictures and clip art into a document.

Excel I: The Basics
Reviews the Excel spreadsheet environment as well as entering and formatting text.

Excel II: Formulas & Functions
Covers using formulas and functions for caluclations in Excel.