Use your Know Better card to take a computer class! The Library offers several computer classes to cardholders, ranging from basic to advanced.
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Basic Computer Skills
This session introduces the user to the basic functions of the mouse and the special function keys on the keyboard. NOTE: This is not a keyboarding class.
| Friday, November 20, 2009, 1:30-3:30 Buder | ||
| Tuesday, December 01, 2009, 10:30-12:30 Davis | ||
| Wednesday, December 02, 2009, 5:30-7:30 Buder | ||
| Thursday, December 03, 2009, 3:30-5:30 Gates | ||
| Friday, December 11, 2009, 1:30-3:30 Buder |
Word Basic
This session focuses on the basics of word processing, using Microsoft's Word 2000 program. Topics: Opening the program, creating a new document, saving, and printing. NOTE: Familiarity with using a mouse is required.
| Thursday, December 03, 2009, 10:30-1:30 Davis | ||
| Wednesday, December 09, 2009, 5:30-8:30 Buder | ||
| Thursday, December 10, 2009, 2:30-5:30 Gates |
Excel Basic
This session is an introduction to Microsoft's spreadsheet program, Excel 2000. NOTE: Session assumes the participant is comfortable using both Microsoft's Word program and a mouse.
| Monday, December 14, 2009, 10:30-1:30 Buder | ||
| Tuesday, December 15, 2009, 10:30-1:30 Davis | ||
| Thursday, December 17, 2009, 2:30-5:30 Gates |
PowerPoint
This session covers some basic and intermediate features of Microsoft's presentation software program, PowerPoint. Topics: Working in slide and outline views, navigating slides, use of the slide sorter view, applying chart styles, etc. NOTE: This session has the prerequisites of familiarity with Microsoft Windows and experience with Microsoft Word.
| Monday, November 23, 2009, 10:30-1:30 Buder | ||
| Thursday, December 17, 2009, 10:30-1:30 Davis |
Word Intermediate
This session examines some intermediate features of Microsoft's word processing product, Word 2000. Topics: Page manipulation, tables, etc. NOTE: Session assumes previous experience with Word and that the participant is comfortable using a mouse.
| Monday, November 23, 2009, 2:30-5:30 Gates | ||
| Thursday, December 10, 2009, 10:30-1:30 Davis | ||
| Monday, December 14, 2009, 2:30-5:30 Gates | ||
| Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 5:30-8:30 Buder |
Please register in advance by calling the location where the class will be held.
Gates - The Gates Computer Lab is located at 1415 Olive Street. 539-0370
Buder - The Buder Branch is located at 4401 Hampton Avenue. 352-2900
Davis - The Julia Davis Branch is located at 4415 Natural Bridge Avenue. 383-3021