Berkshire Athenaeum
Pittsfield’s Public Library
One Wendell Avenue, Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9480

www.pittsfieldlibrary.org

Schedule of Computer Lab Classes
July & August 2009

All classes are held in the Athenaeum Computer Lab and last for one hour.
***Preregistration Required: Sign up at the Reference Desk***

Berkshire Funding Resource Center
Introduction to the Foundation Center website and its resources; using the Foundation Center databases to locate foundation grant funding sources; orientation to Athenaeum resources that support grant research.
(Taught by Madeline)
Thursday, July 2, 6 – 7 pm

Blogs and Blogging
What’s a blog and what can you do with it? Participants will use Google’s Blogger to set up a blog and learn basic functions.
(Taught by Dick)
Tuesday, July 14, 6 – 7 pm

Email
Participants will set up an email account; compose a message, learn basic functions.
(Taught by Mary Ann)
Tuesday, August 4, 10 – 11 am

Excel Basics
Participants will create a basic spreadsheet, insert formulas, explore several data display options.
(Taught by Madeline)
Thursday, July 23, 6 – 7 pm

Fix It Yourself
Explore the Auto Repair Reference Center, Home Improvement Reference Center, Small Engine Repair Reference Center. From automobile maintenance to lawn mower repair to replacing a wall switch – practical information to help you get the job done – or be more knowledgeable if you decide to hire a pro.
(Taught by Mary Ann)
Saturday, August 1, 10 – 11 am

Google
Effective use of google search engine. Introduction to some of its features and strengths. (Taught by Madeline)
Tuesday, August 11, 6 – 7 pm

LinkedIn
Explore LinkedIn, an online network that facilitates job searching, collaboration, communication with other professionals.
(Taught by Dick)
Saturday, August 15, 10 – 11 am

Online Test Practice
Introduction to the Learning Express Database, a collection of online tutorials and practice exams. Session will focus specifically on GED preparation and civil service exams.
(Taught by Mary Ann)
Thursday, August 6, 6 – 7 pm

Savvy Consumer/Practical Parent
Explore the Gale Group Databases for consumer information. Locate Homework Helper resources.
(Taught by Dick)
Saturday, July 25, 10 – 11 am

Twitter
Come and learn about the hottest service on the internet. Find out both how to twitter, and why you should.
(Taught by Jeremy)
Thursday, July 16, 6 – 7 pm

Word Basics
We will use Word 2007 to create a short document, exploring the options for simple document formatting (font, bullets, indentation, alignment, bold, italics, underlining).
(Taught by Madeline)
Thursday, August 13, 6 – 7 pm

Updated June 9, 2009