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Not sure where to begin?
Did you know we teach
1-on-1
computer sessions? Our friendly staff can help you
develop your computer skills.
Visit the Information Desk
or call us at (780) 410-8600 to find out our next available times.
You will be asked to register in person, and leave a $5 refundable deposit, prior to each training session.
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Computer Basics |
 No prior knowledge of computers is required or
even expected for this training session! We help you with the basics, so
you're ready to turn the computer on and go. Some of the topics we
cover include... |
- Basic Terminology
- Mouse / Keyboard
- The Start Menu
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- Single vs. Double Click
- Working With Folders
- Minimize & Maximize
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Handout:
MS Word 2007
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Introduction to The Internet |
 Let us introduce you to all the fun and useful things you can find on
the Internet! We'll give you the skills you need to find information for
your next trip, read the latest news, and save your favorite websites.
You will learn...
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- About Internet & Web
- How to Use a Browser
- About Web Addresses
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- About Hyperlinks
- Search Engine Basics
- How to Add Favorites
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Internet Explorer 7 Handout:
MS Word 2007
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Internet Explorer 6 + Earlier Handout:
MS Word 2007
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Introduction to Email |
 Want to stay in touch with friends and family? Apply for a job online?
Learn how to send resumes, pictures and more through email. We cover
how to... |
- Create an Account
- Choose Passwords
- Read Messages
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- Send & Reply
- Delete Messages
- Sign Out
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Please note: We use Hotmail for our basic
Introduction to Email session. If you already have an email account from
another provider, bring your account information (login + password) and
we will do our best to help.
Handout:
MS Word 2007
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Introduction to Microsoft
Word |
 Microsoft Word is a useful software program you can use to create letters,
resumes, essays, simple posters and more. Let us show you how to... |
- Create Documents
- Open & Save
- Align Text
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Microsoft Word 2007
Handout:
MS Word 2007
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Microsoft Word 2003 +
Earlier Handout:
MS Word 2003
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PDF |
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Introduction to Social Networking |
 There
are lots of new sites and services on the Web to help you keep in touch
with family, friends, and other people you are interested in. But where
do you start? If you want to get started using social networking
websites, we can help you set up an account and get connected. |
Facebook:
- Creating an account
- Navigation on Facebook.com
- Your home page and news feed
- Your profile
- Status updates
- Account settings and privacy
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Twitter:
- Creating an account
- Following
- Hashtags
- Composing a tweet
- Account settings and privacy
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When you sign up, please choose to focus
on either Facebook or Twitter. If you already have an account on another
social networking site, we may be able to help you with it if you bring
your questions. Facebook Handout:
MS Word 2007 |
PDF
Twitter Handout:
MS Word 2007 |
PDF |
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Introduction to Kijiji |
 The
Internet is great for buying and selling items. Sites like Craigslist
and Kijiji make it easy to connect with buyers and sellers. If you are
interested in using sites like this, but you're not sure where to start,
we can help! Let us help you... |
- Browse and search for items for sale
- Look at items
- Set up an account
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- Create a listing for an item
- Tips for using Kijiji safely
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This session is focused on Kijiji. If you
have questions about another online classifieds site, we will do our
best to help you. Kijiji
Handout:
MS Word 2007 |
PDF |
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Book A
Librarian |
 Sign
up for a free one-on-one session with a librarian and
we'll show you how to find books, articles, great
websites and more. If you are working on a research
project, or just want to learn what the library has to
offer, we can help! Feel free to bring your questions!
Available topics include the
following: |
- How to find books, music and movies using the
library catalogue
- Using our databases to locate articles from
newspapers & magazines
- Tutorials on specific databases
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- What's on the library website
- Getting started on a research project
- Library services like microfilm or assistive
technology
- Other topics of your choosing
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To sign up, please visit
one of our Information Desks. You will be asked to leave
a $5 deposit, which will be returned to you when you
come to your session. Various times and days are
available. Please contact us
for more information. |
