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Introduction to the Web: Explore the web using Internet Explorer, discover basic web navigation, and learn efficient web searching strategies. This basics class is part lecture, part “open clinic”, with a chance to practice and ask questions. Led by Matthew. |
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~~ Special class ~~ Health Help Online—Focus on Pain Management: Finding relevant and reliable health and medical information can be difficult, but Baystate librarian Margot Malachowski makes it easy in this hands-on workshop geared especially for people looking to better manage pain. The ability to use a keyboard and a mouse is assumed. |
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Advanced Web: Explore the deep web and discover what Google cannot find for you. Learn advanced searching tricks to maximize your search results. Experience with basic web searching is expected. Led by Donna. |
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~~ Special class ~~ Finding Job Advertisements Online: Where are the best places to look for job advertisements? Are some websites more helpful than others? This class gives you practical tips for finding job ads, and explores key job advertising websites. A basic familiarity with the web including email is recommended. Led by Lori. |
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Introduction to Excel: Excel can help manage household and small business budgets and with creating address books, membership lists, and much more. This class covers spreadsheets, formulas, and data entry. Basic knowledge of computers is assumed. Led by Anna. |
Classes are held in the computer lab located on the ground level at 220 State St, unless otherwise noted. Use the State Street entrance. All classes are free and open to the general public.
To Register: Use the sign-up links above, or register at the Reference Desk in Wellman Hall at 220 State Street, call 413-263-6828 ext. 213, or e-mail askalibrarian@springfieldlibrary.org.
If you have any questions/suggestions/comments about Hi!Tech @ the Library classes at the Springfield City Library, please contact Matthew at (413) 263-6828 ext. 221 or email mjaquith@springfieldlibrary.org.
HEALTH AND MEDICAL HELP AT THE LIBRARY
FREE Computer Workshops to be led by Baystate Health Librarian
Would you like to find out where to get reliable, relevant health information on the Internet? Consider signing up for one or all of the free computer workshops to be taught by Margot Malachowski, Outreach Librarian at Baystate Health. The monthly classes (no class in December or January) will be held on Saturday mornings from 10-11:30 a.m. in the Central Library Computer Lab, 220 State Street, Springfield. For additional information or to sign up please call (413) 263-6828, x213, or sign up online.
The subjects and meeting dates are:
February 11: Pain Management Sign up online
March 10: Women's Health (in recognition of Women's History Month ) Sign up online
April 14: Autism (in recognition of National Autism Awareness Month
COMPUTER CLASSES AT MASON SQUARE BRANCH:
PRE-BASICS: WORKING WITH THE MOUSE
Friday, February 10, 2-3 pm
Thursday, March 15, 6-7 pm
Brand new to computers? Want to take a class, but afraid you can't keep up? Join us for this first-step session and learn how to use the most important part of the computer—the mouse! Registration required. Class size limited to 4. Call us at (413) 263-6853 or stop by the branch to register. Led by Ted.
COMPUTER BASICS: MASTERED THE MOUSE?
Thursday, February 23, 6-7:30 pm
Friday, March 23, 1:30-3:00 pm
Learn the basic parts of a Windows computer including saving and storing files, using common programs, and getting on the web. Familiarity with a mouse will help you keep up in this fast-paced workshop. Registration is required. Class size limited to 4. Call us at (413) 263-6853 or stop by the branch to sign up. Led by Christin.
Computer Help Sheets
Our librarians have created handouts designed to help you with personal computing. Many of them are used in conjunction with our Hi!Tech computer classes, but they can be helpful outside of those classes too. Below is a list of some of our more popular handouts available to you for your use and printing.
General Computing |
Word Processing |
Internet & World Wide Web |
Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) |
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More Help with Computers
One-on-one training for seniors at Forest Park, East Forest Park, and Pine Point
Half-hour sessions are available with trained volunteers who will help you get started with the wide world of computers at various branches throughout the city! This service is intended for beginners who need one-on-one help becoming more comfortable with the mouse, keyboard, and Windows desktop environment.
For an appointment, please call Matthew at 263-6828 x221.
Tutorials and Learning Aids
- Mousercize Practice your mousing skills with this free online program! Also available in Spanish.
- SeniorNet Mouse Exercises Learn about placing, clicking, drag & drop, and drawing the mouse.
- New User Tutorial This tutorial is designed to help people who have never used a computer before. It concentrates on using the mouse and a few other basic skills.
- LearnFree.org Free online computer tutorials, as well as tutorials for everyday living, money matters, and more, from Goodwill Community Foundation. Free registration required for online courses.
- Online Typing Course A structured touch typing course for motivated individuals looking to develop their keyboard skills and a free resource to aid supervised keyboarding education in schools, companies, and organizations.
- Online Typing Tests From BellaOnline.
Free and low-cost computer training is also available at the following Springfield location:
FutureWorks Career Center
STCC Technology Park, 1 Federal Street. (413) 858-2800.
Classes are offered daily; FutureWorks membership is required.
More information and current schedule available on their website: http://www.futureworks-now.com/computer_lab.htm
updated : February 1, 2012
220 State Street • Springfield, MA 01103 • 413.263.6828
