Computer skills - software

(An Infopeople Online Learning Course)
November 6, 2007 - December 18, 2007
(break Nov. 20-26 for Thanksgiving)

With the 2.0 revolution, almost everything on the web seems to have become social, shared, collaborative, and focused on fun. For many of us in libraries, this shift to user-built content and trusting the wisdom of crowds seems chaotic, out-of-control, and threatening to our values for quality information and manageable services.

(An Infopeople Online Learning Course)
September 25, 2007 - October 22, 2007

The workshops are free and open to public library staff. Lunch and snacks will be provided for all participants. Registration is limited.

Supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

"I really enjoyed the worksonp on how to increase computer competency. I have been much more intrepid in approaching my computer(hardware) and the programs(software). I have made regular use of the HELP in my different programs and I have had a good time right clicking.

(An Infopeople Online Learning Course)
November 13, 2007 - December 11, 2007

With the 2.0 revolution, almost everything on the web seems to have become social, shared, collaborative, and focused on fun. For many of us in libraries, this shift to user-built content and trusting the wisdom of crowds seems chaotic, out-of-control, and threatening to our values for quality information and manageable services.

What do selling on ebay, quilting, and skateboarding have in common? They’re all high interest themes that will get your community excited about the library’s computer training classes. Instead of teaching “click here” and “click there,” why not use a theme-based approach to help users acquire computer skills effortlessly while they learn about their favorite topics?

This course is suitable for both designated and occasional trainers.

This workshop is co-sponsored by Infopeople and Califa

Libraries have offered e-books for years now. But many librarians are still not sure what to do with them. More recently, libraries have started adding downloadable audio books, streaming animated picture stories, downloadable music, and now downloadable video.

Do you want to put photos on the web, but don’t have the time to learn the intricacies of Photoshop? This beginner course will teach you how to make your photographs “web ready” using Photoshop Elements, a simpler and less expensive version of Adobe Photoshop.

While working in Photoshop Elements, you will learn how to: