Week 6 - Customized for You!

We will cover topics that were suggested at the kick-off session in Ocean City.

Assess Yourself

1. What are some of the most common computer questions that you are asked by library patrons?
2. What are some computer quick tips & tricks that you would like to learn for your own day-to-day work?
3. If you are a supervisor, are there any basic computer skills that your employees might need training on?
4. Do you have any other comments about this topic?

Schedule

Kick-off Session: Thursday, April 22nd
Week 1: May 19, 2010 2 - 3 p.m.
Week 2: June 9, 2010 10 - 11 a.m.
Week 3: July 7, 2010 10 - 11 a.m.
Week 4: August 19, 2010 2 - 3 p.m.
Week 5: September 15, 2010 10 - 11 a.m.
Week 6: October 13, 2010 - 2 - 3 p.m.

Week 5 - Digital Cameras & Digital Photos

Week 5 - Digital Cameras & Digital Photos
Participants will be able to:
• Define the terms photo-sharing and Web 2.0
• Transfer photos from their digital cameras to their computer
• List photo-sharing sites and some of their main features and uses
• Upload photos, organize photos, share photos, and create “stuff” on a photo-sharing site

Week 4 – Saving Documents & File Management

Week 4 – Saving Documents & File Management
Participants will be able to:
• Define operating system
• Differentiate between files and folders and explain their uses
• Identify the steps in saving a file
• Analyze their current system for organizing and finding files
• Locate My Computer, My Documents, and Windows Explorer and state their

Week 3 – Microsoft Outlook

Week 3 – Microsoft Outlook
Participants will be able to:
• Analyze their current level of organization and identify areas that they’d like to improve
• Learn the 5 stages of mastering workflow
• Learn how MS Outlook can help them become better organized
• Learn about specific MS Outlook features
• Find and complete a SkillSoft MS Outlook course

Week 2 – Web Sites & Social Networking Sites

Week 2 – Web Sites & Social Networking Sites

Participants will be able to:
• Explain the difference between the WWW and the Internet
• List popular web browsers and search engines
• Use tabbed browsing, keyboard shortcuts, favorites, and bookmarks within a web browser
• List and navigate social networking sites
• Discuss the role of social networking in libraries
• Practice using Google for calculations and conversions