Robert
H. Finkelstein Technology Center
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TECHNOLOGY
CENTER
NORMAL HOURS OF OPERATION |
| Monday
through Thursday: |
9:00
a.m. -- 8:30 p.m. |
| Friday: |
9:00
a.m. -- 5 p.m.
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| Saturday:
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1:00 -- 5 p.m. |
Sunday
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1:00
-- 5 p.m. |
| Closed Saturdays and Sundays during the summer |
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Computer
Workshops: Fall 2008
UNDERSTANDING BASIC COMPUTER CONCEPTS
(For people having difficulty, or with no experience, using a mouse and key-board)
This workshop provides a basic understanding of computers and their components, the difference between operating systems and software applications, the difference in disk storage and computer memory, as well as the use of the mouse and keyboard.
Registration – Sept 3rd
Wed., Sept 10, 2008 | 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Registration - Sept 11th
Thurs., Sept 18, 2008 | 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Introduction to Microsoft Word
(Prerequisite: Must be able to use a Mouse and Keyboard)
Provides the basics of operating Word 2007, and demonstrates how to create, edit, save and print documents.
Registration – Sept 16th
Tues., Sept 23, 2008 | 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Registration – Sept 17th
Wed., Sept 24, 2008 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
How To Make the Internet Work for You! a Hands-on Workshop for Beginners
(Prerequisite: Ability to use a mouse and keyboard)
CLICK HERE FOR INTERNET CLASS TUTORIAL
Are you making the best use of your Internet connection? Haven't quite got round to customizing it? Would you like to be more effective when searching for information, using email, avoiding viruses, etc.?
This hands-on workshop will give you many tips and techniques for improving your total web experience.
- create a new starting page that reflects your personal interests
- organize your folders and save your favorite websites for easy access
- learn how to protect yourself from viruses, spyware, and unwanted pop-ups
- Set up a free e-mail account and use your e-mail more effectively
- search for anything (and find it) using search engines
Registration – Sept 3rd
Wed., Sept 10, 2008 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Introduction to Microsoft Powerpoint - 2007
(Prerequisite: Must be able to use a Mouse and Keyboard)
PowerPoint is one of the most popular software programs in the world. It enables you to create professional-looking presentations in the form of slideshows that run on your computer.
This class will explain not only the basics of starting a presentation; choosing a design, adding and editing text , pictures, videos, charts and animation to your slides but how to “think-through” your entire presentation for best results.
Registration – Sept 17th
Wed., Sept 24, 2008 | 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Introduction to Microsoft Excel – 2007
(Prerequisite: Must be able to use a Mouse and Keyboard)
Provides the essentials of using the Excel spreadsheet program, the elements of an Excel worksheet, and how to create, edit, save and print an Excel workbook.
Registration – Oct 22nd, 2008
Wed., Oct. 29, 2008 |6:30 p.m. –8:30 p.m.
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Wireless at the Library
Finkelstein
Memorial Library has high-speed wireless Internet access in the public
seating areas on the second and third floors and in the Children's Room
of the Library.
You can connect to the network if your laptop computer is equipped with
a wireless network interface card. Printing is not available, but no time
restrictions apply. Click here for further information.
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Software
Programs
The
following software programs are now available for patron and staff use
within the RHF Technology Center:
Microsoft
Office Professional:
Access,
Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Word; and Encarta
Multimedia Encyclopedia Internet
Explorer
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Computers
for Word Processing, Databases, Spreadsheets...
The Finkelstein Memorial Library received a grant from the Bill and
Melinda Gates Learning Foundation that provides 6 computers and a wide
variety of software, technical support and training opportunities for
our patrons. One computer is for Spanish-speaking users and one is in
large print for visually impaired users. Microsoft Corporation has donated
software including Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft
Excel and many children's educational programs. This means increased
access to software for word processing, databases, spreadsheets, education,
etc. and more free Internet access for you and your family. Four of
the computers are housed on the second floor and two are housed in the
Children's Department on the first floor. There are several other computers
throughout the library for your use.
Gerry Turer of Airmont uses a computer at the library on April 4, 2007.
For
a complete listing of the software provided, click here: Gates
Computer Software
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 Free
Public Internet Access
Several computer workstations with Internet access are available at
the library on the second and third floors. A time limit of ninety
minutes per day has been established to provide equitable use of this popular
resource.
Twenty minute workstations are also available. Reference librarians
are available to recommend web sites and to help you with reference
questions. Free Internet classes are offered to provide instruction
in beginning and more advanced Web usage. See
above for class details.
Printers
are available. You will need your library card to sign-on to
the Internet. The first two pages are free; each additional
page is 15 cents.
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Online Computer
and Internet Tutorials
Mouse
Skills | Introductions to the Internet | How
to Search the Web
Evaluating Internet Resources| Online
Safety and Responsible Internet Use
Mouse
and Typing Skills
Computer
Mouse and Keyboard Tutorial
Learn the basics with this helpful guide from the Mesa
(AZ) Public Library.
Mouserobics
Learn the basics of using a computer mouse and following web links with
this fun tutorial. Also available in Spanish/Español.
Mouse
Practice
An introduction to basic mouse and web navigation skills, from the Burlington
County (NJ) Library.
Free Touch Typing Program
Free Program that lets you exercise and learn Touch Typing.
Introductions
to the Internet
Finkelstein
Library Internet Tutorial
This tutorial was written for our internet classes at the library.
Beginners'
Central
Learn the basics of using the internet and the web with this chapter-by-chapter
approach.
Internet
Tutorials: Guide to Computer Training
Learn about the Internet, web sites, and browsers with these tutorials.
Learn
the Net
Uses graphics and plain language to teach how the internet works and
how to use it for fun, e-mail, shopping, and finding information. The
site is also available in Spanish and
French.
WebTeacher
Introductory lessons and a full tutorial to the world wide web, also
available in Spanish.
Roadmap
Internet Training
Basic introduction to the Internet and how it works.
How
to Search the Web
Bare
Bones 101: A Basic Tutorial on Searching the Web
Describes the different types of search engines and discusses how to form
a search. Includes "Closer Looks" at some of the popular search sites,
including AltaVista, Google, and Yahoo.
Finding
Images on the Web
Online tutorial from Boston University covering how to find images on
the web, the copyright issues involved in using images, and how to download
and make use of images.
How
to Choose a Search Engine or Directory
A listing of search engines and directories grouped together by the areas
in which they search best.
Search
Engine Showdown
Statistics and comparisons of features of internet search engines.
Search
Engine Watch
Tips on searching the web, search engine listings, and reviews.
Evaluating
Internet Resources
Evaluation
of Internet Resources
Links to web sites with tips on evaluating information found on the internet,
including help for parents, safe shopping, and ratings and reviews of
companies doing business on the internet.
Online
Safety and Responsible Internet Use
Child
Safety on the Information Highway
From the National Center for Missing and
Exploited Children, this guide discusses the benefits and risks of
the Internet, how parents can help their kids use the Internet responsibly,
and includes rules for online safety.
Parent's
Guide to the Information Superhighway
An introduction for parents to the issue of children's use of computers.
Includes tips on getting started, strategies for finding good places on
the web, and how to keep kids safe on the web. From the Children's
Partnership.
Responsible
Netizen
This site promotes strategies to assist young people in gaining the knowledge,
decision-making
skills, motivation, and self-control to behave in a safe, responsible,
legal, and ethical manner when using the Internet and other information
technologies.
Stay
Safe Online
Safety tips from some of the National Cyber Security Alliance on securing
your computer or network from hackers and viruses.
Microsoft
Online Tutorials
Microsoft
Word Tutorial
This
Microsoft Word tutorial provides the help you need to get started using
Microsoft Word.
Microsoft
Excel Tutorial
This
Microsoft Excel tutorial provides the help you need to get started using
Microsoft Excel.
Microsoft
Access Tutorial
This
Microsoft Access tutorial provides the help you need to get started using
Microsoft Access.
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