Posts tagged with "Internet"
Posted by ahml1245 on 09/21/10
A new series of free computer and Internet classes has started at the Library. Check out the events calendar on our website for details about classes. You can register online or at the Reception Desk on the second level, 847-392-0100.
A new series of free computer and Internet classes has started at the Library. Check out the events calendar on our website for details about classes. You can register online or at the Reception Desk on the second level, 847-392-0100. Call, look online or pick up a Click brochure at the Library for more details and prerequisite information for the computer classes. Classes coming soon: Finding People Now and Then - September 27 Genealogy on the Internet - September 28 How to Download Audiobooks and eBooks - September 30 How to Write Book Reviews - October 2 Learn to Use Value Line Research Center - October 2Posted by daccurso on 08/17/09
Free computer and Internet classes begin in September. Pick up a brochure at the Welcome Desk, the Answer Center or the Reception Desk on the second level or check the program calendar online to get complete information about the new series of classes. You can register online or at the Reception Desk, 847-392-0100.
Posted by daccurso on 03/17/11
Upgrade your computer skills and learn more about using the Internet at this series of free classes. Register in advance for:
Internet 101: Foundations
Tuesday, March 22, 9:30–11 a.m. / Training Center
If you are interested in using the Internet and you are proficient with a computer mouse, this moderate-paced class gets you going in the right direction. You'll learn to use a Web browser - Microsoft Internet Explorer - to surf the Web and to get informative, useful and fun information online. Check in at the Welcome Desk at least ten minutes before the class is scheduled to start.
Register online or at the Reception Desk, 847-392-0100.
Internet 102: The Next Step
Monday, March 28, 7:30–9 p.m. / Training Center
This fast-paced class is for those who have learned the basics of using the Internet and would like to sharpen their skills for finding information online. You'll use several popular search engines such as Google to find websites that suit your interests. Prerequisites: You must be able to use the mouse and have some previous experience using the Web in order to attend this class. If you haven’t used a mouse before, or you need to refresh your computer mouse skills, please sign up for Beginning Mouse Skills. If you haven’t used the Web before, or you are not sure how to use a browser to view web pages, follow links and fill in online forms, please sign up for Basic Internet Skills.
Register online or at the Reception Desk, 847-392-0100.
Genealogy on the Internet
Tuesday, March 29, 7 p.m. / Hendrickson Room South
AHML’s Local History/Genealogy Librarian will introduce genealogy websites and address issues concerning Internet sources. This presentation will highlight search strategies to help with your genealogy research. A Question and Answer (Q&A) session will follow.
Register online or at the Reception Desk, 847-392-0100.
Introduction to Email
Tuesday, March 22, Training Center
Make a half-hour appointment to set up and learn more about email, including Yahoo! mail and Gmail. Staff will help you set up an account and take you through the basics. Or, if you already have an account, they can help you manage your account, send attachments and assist you with limiting spam mail. (Unfortunately, we cannot help with MS Outlook since it is only supported on personal computers and not library computers.)
Posted by daccurso on 01/26/11
This seminar, presented by the Library's reference staff, will provide participants with an overview of how to use the Internet to find employment. Topics will include using job search engines, finding websites to search for job postings, posting resumes, finding information about a potential employer using library databases, and networking online using popular social networking websites.
Date and time: February 17, 1 p.m.
Location: Hendrickson Room
Register online or at the Reception Desk, 847-392-0100.
Posted by daccurso on 08/11/10
A new series of free computer and Internet classes is starting. Check out the events calendar on our website for details about classes which run through May 2011.
You can register online or at the Reception Desk on the second level, 847-392-0100. Call, look online or pick up a Click brochure for more details and prerequisite information for the computer classes.
Classes in August and September:
How to Write Book Reviews - August 30
Learn to Use Morningstar Online - September 4
Beginning Mouse Skills - September 11
Introduction to Microsoft Word - September 13
Internet 101: Foundations - September 14
Twitter Foundations - September 21
Introduction to Email - September 21,
7 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
8 p.m., 8:30 p.m.
Internet 102: The Next Step - September 23
Finding People: Now and Then - September 27
Genealogy on the Internet - September 28
Introduction to Microsoft Excel - September 29
How to Download Audiobooks and eBooks - September 30
