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Computer classes at the Library Spring 2008 Computer Classes
Setting Up a Free E-mail Account – by appointment If you would like to begin e-mailing, we would be glad to help you set up a free Google Gmail account. Call the Reference Department and we’ll contact you to arrange a time. “Help! The Paper’s Due Tomorrow!” – Thursday, April 3 at 7 p.m. Geared toward middle- and high-school students and/or their parents, this class will show you how to find reliable, teacher-approved information for your papers, even if the library is closed! You’ll learn how to access the full text of articles from reference books, academic journals, magazines and newspapers online through the library website with the use of your library card. Unlike much of the information that comes up in a Google search, these library database articles are taken from published works: authors are professionals or experts in their field; facts are checked; the content is identical to the original printed source; and they may be used just as books or magazines would be for your essay, research paper or project. Take an hour to learn how to use this wealth of information to make life less stressful and schoolwork more successful. Navigating Google – Wednesday, April 9 at noon Google has a well-deserved reputation as the top choice for those searching the web. We will show you the basic ways to access information using Google. Handouts and sample searches will be presented. Some of Google’s special features such as finding images and doing local searches will also be demonstrated. Searching the Online Catalog – Monday, April 14 at noon Learn about all the added features in the Library’s new version of the online catalog—how to search for books, CDs, and movies, find book summaries, create a list and request all the items on it at once, even how to pay your fines online! More about Google – Tuesday, April 22 at noon Google is everyone's favorite search engine, but it can be so much more! This class will highlight some of the free features and services such as maps and directions, Google Docs, Google Calendar, news alerts and free email. Learn how to take better advantage of all that google.com has to offer. Navigating Google - Tuesday May 6 at noon Google has a well-deserved reputation as the top choice for those searching the web. We will show you the basic ways to access information using Google. Handouts and sample searches will be presented. Some of Google’s special features such as finding images and doing local searches will also be demonstrated. Help! The paper's due tomorrow - Wednesday May 14 at 7pm Geared toward middle- and high-school students and/or their parents, this class will show you how to find reliable, teacher-approved information for your papers, even if the library is closed! You’ll learn how to access the full text of articles from reference books, academic journals, magazines and newspapers online through the library website with the use of your library card. Unlike much of the information that comes up in a Google search, these library database articles are taken from published works: authors are professionals or experts in their field; facts are checked; the content is identical to the original printed source; and they may be used just as books or magazines would be for your essay, research paper or project. Take an hour to learn how to use this wealth of information to make life less stressful and schoolwork more successful. More about Google - Wednesday, May 21 at 7pm Google is everyone's favorite search engine, but it can be so much more! This class will highlight some of the free features and services such as maps and directions, Google Docs, Google Calendar, news alerts and free email. Learn how to take better advantage of all that google.com has to offer. Applying for a job online - Tuesday, May 27 at 7pm
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Computer classes offered by nearby organizations: A variety of in-depth and hands-on classes are offered by other organizations at the locations listed below. They are often offered on a semester or seasonal basis. Winchester
Recreation Department The
Jenks Senior Center Arlington Community Education The
Career Place Charles
River Public Internet Center CCTV
(Cambridge Community Television) Lexington Community Education
Middlesex
Community College / Noncredit courses and career training SCALE Somerville Center for Adult Learning Experiences Woburn Adult Evening School The Cambridge Center for Adult Education and The Boston Center for Adult Education and The YMCA of Greater Boston/International Learning Center (617) 536-7800 also offer classes. |
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