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Computer Classes

Use your Know Better card to take a computer class! The Library offers several computer classes to cardholders, ranging from basic to advanced.

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