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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

August 2010

Tuesday, August 3
1:30 - 3 pm
Excel I: Basics
Wednesday, August 4
1:30 - 3 pm
Internet IV: Downloads
Tuesday, August 10
6 - 7:30 pm
Computer Basics I: Desktop & Mouse
Thursday, August 12
6 - 7:30 pm
Word 2007 III: Adding Images

 

September 2010

Wednesday, September 8
1:30 - 3 pm
Internet I: Basics
Saturday, September 11
9:30 - 11 am
Computer Basics I: Desktop & Mouse
Tuesday, September 14
1:30 - 3 pm
Excel II: Formulas & Functions
Wednesday, September 22
1:30 - 3 pm
Computer Basics I: Desktop & Mouse
Thursday, September 23
6 - 7:30 pm
Optimal Resume I
Saturday, September 25
9:30 - 11 am
Word I: Basics


Class Descriptions


Computers
Computer Basics I: Desktop & Mouse
Covers the basics in using your computer – using the mouse, managing windows, and more.

Computer Basics II: Keyboard & More
Covers the use of the keyboard for basic typing and editing, including how to copy and paste.



Computer Basics III: 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

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

Internet II: Searching the Web
Covers the use of search engines to find the information you need.

Internet III: Magazines & More
Reviews how to use library databases to get otherwise hidden information available from newspapers, magazines, journals, and reference sources.

Internet IV: Downloading
Covers how to find and download online books and music to your computer from from Overdrive.

Internet V: Library Resources at Home
Learn about the many Internet resources available to Seekonk Public Library cardholders only. There is information for all including auto repair, health subjects, antiques, and much more. Prerequisite: Internet I or experience using the Internet.

Email

Email I: 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.

 

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

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

Online Job Applications
Introduces the steps involved with an online job application, including completing online forms and copying, pasting, and uploading resumes.

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.


Word Processing
Word I
: 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.


Spreadsheets

Excel I
: 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.


Presentations

PowerPoint
I: Basics
Introduces the basic features of PowerPoint as we create a slideshow presentation.

PowerPoint II: Animations and More
Reviews PowerPoint features including animation, effects, and hyperlinks.

 

 


Online Training
Resources

 

Mouse Skills

 


 

Typing

 


 

Word, Excel, PowerPoint

 

 


Free Online Resources

 

Office Suite
-word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, graphics, database

 


 

Picture Editing

 


 

File Storage

 

 

Images