Computer Classes, 2011-2012
Many library locations have classes on using personal computers. Class topics range from learning how to use the mouse and keyboard to using the library's catalog to tips and techniques about Microsoft Word. Space for classes is limited to the number of computers in the lab where the class is hosted, so please pre-register for the class(es) you wish to take.
Contact the library hosting the class for more information.
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Curious about Personal Computers?
Come and Learn the Computer Basics!
No Experience and No Registration Required! Call (904) 630-2665 for details.
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When: Tuesday afternoons from 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Where: Main Library, Room 124 E-classroom (Computer Classroom in the back on the Ground Floor)
Who: Adults & Teens. Seats are limited to 16 and classes are first come, first served. Come early to get a seat!
PC Basics 1:
Begin learning the basic terms about computers and computer use. Learn to use a mouse to find your way around a web site.
Dates: 2012 - February 7, March 6, April 3, May 1, June 5, July 3, August 7, September 4
PC Basics 2:
Follow up session for students who have completed PC Basics; students must know how to use a mouse and navigate a
web site. Begin learning about the Internet, World Wide Web, browsers, search engines and how to do effective searching
Dates: 2012 - February 14, March 13, April 10, May 8, June 12, July 10, August 14, September 11
PC Basics 3 (series):
Build on lessons from PC Basics 1 and 2. Students must know how to use a mouse and navigate a web site.
Covers a variety of topics aimed to introduce participants to useful internet-based resources.
Dates: 2012:
July 17 - Introduction to Internet Safety, Security and Evaluating Websites
(how to avoid web scams, browsing with confidence and determining if a website is safe and secure)
February 21 & August 21 - Introduction to Social Networking
(The basics of the world of social networking--Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Goodle+, etc.)
March 20 & September 18 - Secure online shopping
(Covers the basic e-commerce process and how to navigate some popular direct sales and auction sites)
April 17 - Top Online Resources during Tough Times
(Web-based portals related to practical/useful applications--legit free sites, consumer rights, money-saving tips, etc.)
May 15 - Beyond Email: Enhanced, web-based communication technology
(instant messaging, videoconferencing/calling, VOIP--i.e. Skype, Google Voice, YM, etc.)
June 19 - Multimedia and the Internet
(basics of uploading and downloading, photo/video sharing, video and music entertainment--i.e. Flickr, YouTube, Pandora, etc.)
Introduction to Microsoft Word
Learn how to find and open Microsoft Word, explore the toolbar, create, save, print, open and edit a
document, cut, copy, paste and attach a document to an e-mail.
2012 - March 27, May 22, July 24, September 25
Introduction to MS PowerPoint
Learn how to find and open Microsoft PowerPoint. Learn to open, format and save a project.
2012 - February 28, June 26
Introduction to MS Excel
Learn how to find and open Microsoft Excel. Learn to open, format and save a project.
2012 - April 24, August 28
Downloadable Media
Interested in learning about the library's downloadable media?
OverDrive (the library's most popular downloadable media site) offers great selections for use with portable eReaders like the
Nook, Kindle, Sony and smart phones to name a few.
2012 - January 31, May 29, July 31
Main Computer Class Schedule for E-Mail and Keyboarding Practice Sessions
No Experience and No Registration Required! Call (904) 630-2665 for details.
E-Mail Class Schedule
When: Tuesday afternoons from 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Where: Main Library, Room 124 E-classroom
(E-classroom is located in the back on the Ground Floor)
Who: Adults & Teens. Seats are limited to 16 and classes are first come, first served.
Come early to get a seat!
E-mail Basics
Create a free personal e-mail account on Gmail and begin sending and receiving e-mail. Practice sending and receiving e-mail
and attaching files to your e-mail; learn how to organize and format your e-mail.
2012 - February 28, March 27, April 24, May 22, June 26, July 24, August 28, September 25
Keyboarding Practice Sessions
When: Wednesday afternoons from 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Where: Main Library, Room 124 E-classroom (E-classroom is located in the back on the Ground Floor)
Who: Adults & Teens. Seats are limited to 16 and classes are first come, first served.
Come early to get a seat!
Learn to type without looking at the keys or work on increasing your speed and accuracy. Lessons are all self-paced.
2012 - February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; March 7, 14, 21, 28; April 4, 11, 18, 25;
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; June 6, 13, 20, 27; July 11, 18, 25; August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; September 5, 12, 19, 26
Pablo Creek Regional
- Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2010, Part I*
- Monday, January 30 @ 2:00-3:30 p.m.
- Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2010, Part II*
- Tuesday, January 31 @ 2:00-3:30 p.m.
- Must attend Part I on January 30 to participate in this class.
- Basic Keyboard Skills
- Monday, February 6 @ 2:00-3:30 p.m.
- Basic Mouse Skills
- Tuesday, February 7 @ 2:00-3:30 p.m.
- Basic WindowsXP Skills
- Wednesday, February 8 @ 2:00-3:00 p.m.
- Computer Skills Practice Session
- Monday, February 13 @ 2:00-3:30 p.m.
- Introduction to Microsoft Word 2010, Part I*
- Tuesday, February 14 @ 2:00-3:00 p.m.
- Introduction to Microsoft Word 2010, Part II*
- Thursday, February 16 @ 2:00-3:00 p.m.
- MUST ATTEND PART I ON February 14 TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS CLASS
- Resume Writing 101*
- Wednesday, February 22 @ 2:00-3:30 p.m.
- Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2010*
- Thursday, February 23 @ 2:00-3:30 p.m.
- Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2010, Part I*
- Monday, February 27 @ 2:00-3:30 p.m.
- Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2010, Part II*
- Tuesday, February 28 @ 2:00-3:30 p.m.
- Must attend Part I on February 27 to participate in this class.
*Starred classes require basic knowledge of how to use a keyboard and mouse.
No advance reservations; all classes are first come, first served and seating is limited. Come 1/2 hour early to get your ticket.
No admittance after start of class.
University Park Branch
Where: University Park Branch Computer Lab
Who:
- 15 spots are available for each class.
- Sign-up registration starts at 10:00 a.m. at the Reference Desk on the day of the class.
Basic Computer Classes for Beginners 2012
When: Every Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. for seven weeks.
- Class 1: Basic PC and Mouse Skills
- 2012 - March 7, May 9, July 11, September 12, November 14
- Class 2: Basic Keyboard Skills
- 2012 - March 14, May 16, July 18, September 19, November 21
- Class 3: Introduction to the Internet & Searching
- 2012 - March 21, May 23, July 25, September 26, November 28
- Class 4: Basic E-mail
- 2012 -March 28, May 30, August 1, October 3, December 5
- Class 5: Introduction to Word 2010 Processing
- 2012 - February 1, April 4, June 6, August 8, October 10, December 12
- Class 6: Searching the JAXCAT Online Catalog
- 2012 - February 8, April 11, June 13, August 15, October 17, December 19
- Class 7: Computer Skills Practice Session
- 2012 - February 15, April 18, June 20, August 22, October 24, December 26
Advanced Computer Classes 2012
When: Every Thursday at 11:00 a.m. for seven weeks.
- **Requirement to Attend Advanced Computer Training:
- Beginning Computer Classes
- Good Mouse, Keyboard, and Internet Skills
- Class 1: Introduction to Microsoft Word 2010
- 2012 - March 8, May 10, July 12, September 13, November 8
- Class 2: Advanced Microsoft Word 2010 (Part 1)
- 2012 - March 15, May 17, July 19, September 20, November 15
- Class 3: Advanced Microsoft Word 2010 (Part 2)
- 2012 - March 22, May 24, July 26, September 27, November 29
- Class 4: Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2010
- 2012 - January 26, March 29, May 31, August 2, October 4, December 6
- Class 5: Advanced Microsoft Excel 2010 (Part 1)
- 2012 - February 2, April 5, June 7, August 9, October 11, December 13
- Class 6: Advanced Microsoft Excel 2010 (Part 2)
- 2012 - February 9, April 12, June 14, August 16, October 18, December 20
- Class 7: Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2010
- 2012 - February 16, April 19, June 21, August 23, October 25, December 27
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