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Connect to Tech @ CCPL Charleston County Public Library TECH NEWS January February March 07 Technology Training Catalog Want to receive this publication by email each month?

TRAINING LOCATIONS teaching supporting inspiring 68 Calhoun Street Charleston, SC 940 843.805.6885 techteam@ccpl.

1 Connect to CCPL Charleston County Public Library TECH NEWS January February March 07 Technology Training Catalog Want to receive this publication by each month? Sign up for our monthly newsletter! Send your request in an to techteam@ccpl.org with your full name and phone number. We ll add you to the list! TRAINING LOCATIONS teaching supporting inspiring 68 Calhoun Street Charleston, SC techteam@ccpl.org LOCATIONS ADDRESSES MAIN LIBRARY 68 Calhoun Street, Charleston 940 DORCHESTER ROAD 635 Dorchester Road, North Charleston 948 HURD ST. ANDREWS 735 N. Woodmere Drive, Charleston 9407 JOHN'S ISLAND 353 Maybank Hwy, John s Island 9455 MT. PLEASANT 33 Mathis Ferry Road, Mt. Pleasant 9464 OTRANTO ROAD 6 Otranto Road, North Charleston 9406 Call for more information.

Classes and programs are offered monthly at the Main Library and at selected Regional branch locations. Appointments are primarily available at Main.

CCPL S TECH TEAM TECH HELP Registering for Classes Registration is requested for hands-on classes and appointments. For classes, registration usually begins one week before the class is held.

2 Classes and programs are offered monthly at the Main Library and at selected Regional branch locations. Appointments are primarily available at Main. Take a look inside to find the classes, programs, and assistance coming up in January, February, and March. We have something for all skill levels and needs! CCPL S TECH TEAM TECH HELP Registering for Classes Registration is requested for hands-on classes and appointments. For classes, registration usually begins one week before the class is held. Specific dates are included with descriptions on the following pages. Need some help getting started with a new laptop, tablet, or e-reader? Sign up for a 30-minute appointment with a Tech Team member at the Main Library. Call today! Mt. Pleasant Regional Library is offering technology assistance by appointment throughout January and February, as well. Call to book your appointment! You can register in person, or call or the Tech Team. If you leave a message, we will always get back with you to confirm your status techteam@ccpl.org Classes at Main are held in the Second Floor Classroom. Regional branch classes are held in their auditoriums. Digital Drop-Ins Do you need a little help with your new laptop, phone, or tablet? Would you like to see some popular device options before making a purchase? Drop in and play with our tech toy box or see a Tech Team member for assistance. Registration is not required. First come, first served. Additional appointments may be necessary. Main Library, nd Floor Classroom Tuesday, January 0 Please make every effort to arrive before class begins and call to cancel if you are unable to attend. Cooper River Memorial Library Thursday, January 0 a.m.- p.m. Main Library, nd Floor Classroom Monday, March 6 :30-4:30 p.m. What s Inside? Training Locations Tech Team Assistance January Calendar 3 February Calendar 4 March Calendar 5 Class Descriptions & Dates Tech Talks & Other Programs Special Training with Lynda.com The CCPL Tech Team includes staff from the Main Library and five Regional branches who assist library customers with the use of computers and technology through hands-on classes, programs, and individual appointments. Programming Fundamentals This is a collaborative class through Lynda.com covering core programming concepts using the Python language. Some of the concepts will cover and use real world examples in functions, objects, classes, lists & tuples, loops, sets, conditionals and error handling concepts. A Charleston County Library card for use of Lynda.com and attendance of the /9 class is required. No prior programming experience is necessary. Call to register. Main Library, Second Floor Classroom Mondays, January 9, 3, and 30 from 6:5-7:30 p.m.

JANUARY 07 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 3 4 5 6 7 9:30-:30 a.m. Main: Getting Started Main: Windows 0 Tips * 9:30-:30 a.m. Main: Searching the Web Library is Closed Library is Closed 8 9 0 3 4 0 a.

m.- p.m. JOH: Basic Excel 9:30-:30 a.m. Main: Work with Windows :30-3:30 p.m. STA: Basic PowerPoint 9:30-:30 a.m. Main: Exploring Email :30-3:30 p.m. DOR: Mouse & Keyboard 0:30 a.m.- p.m. JOH: Windows 0 Tips * Main: Android Tips * Library is Closed Main: ebooks at CCPL * 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 a.

3 JANUARY 07 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday :30-:30 a.m. Main: Getting Started Main: Windows 0 Tips * 9:30-:30 a.m. Main: Searching the Web Library is Closed Library is Closed a.m.- p.m. JOH: Basic Word 9:30-:30 a.m. Main: Mouse & Keyboard 0 a.m.- p.m. CRM: Digital Drop-In * 9:30-:30 a.m. Main: Finding Sites & Apps :30-3:30 p.m. DOR: Getting Started :30-3:30 p.m. STA: Basic Word Main: Digital Drop-In * Main: iphone/ipad Tips * a.m.- p.m. JOH: Basic Excel 9:30-:30 a.m. Main: Work with Windows :30-3:30 p.m. STA: Basic PowerPoint 9:30-:30 a.m. Main: Exploring 30-3:30 p.m. DOR: Mouse & Keyboard 0:30 a.m.- p.m. JOH: Windows 0 Tips * Main: Android Tips * Library is Closed Main: ebooks at CCPL * a.m.- p.m. JOH: Basic PowerPoint 9:30-:30 a.m. Main: Organizing Files :30-3:30 p.m. STA: Basic Excel 9:30-:30 a.m. Main: Staying Safe Online :30-3:30 p.m. DOR: Work w/ Windows Main: Skype Me! * Main: Managing Photos a.m.- p.m. JOH: Basic Publisher :30-3:30 p.m. DOR: Organizing Files Main: Sharing Photos Main DOR JOH MTP OTR STA Main Library Dorchester Road Regional John s Island Regional Mt. Pleasant Regional Otranto Road Regional Hurd St. Andrews Regional * Registration is not required for starred programs. CCPL Tech Team techteam@ccpl.org 3

FEBRUARY 07 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Main DOR JOH MTP OTR Main Library Dorchester Road Regional John s Island Regional Mt.

4 FEBRUARY 07 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Main DOR JOH MTP OTR Main Library Dorchester Road Regional John s Island Regional Mt. Pleasant Regional Otranto Road Regional 9:30-:30 a.m. Main: Basic Excel -3:30 p.m. Main: Facebook 0 * Main: Searching the Web 3 9:30-:30 a.m. Main: Advanced Excel 4 9:30-:30 a.m. Main: Basic Word STA Hurd St. Andrews Regional a.m.- p.m. JOH: Getting Started 9:30-:30 a.m. Main: Formulas & Charts -3:30 p.m. Main: Twitter 0 * 9:30-:30 a.m. Main: Better Workbooks 9:30-:30 a.m. Main: Advanced Word :30-3:30 p.m. DOR: Searching the Web Main: Finding Sites & Apps Main: Getting Started a.m.- p.m. JOH: Mouse & Keyboard 9:30-:30 a.m. Main: Basic PowerPoint -3:30 p.m. Main: Pinterest 0 * 9:30-:30 a.m. Main: Advanced PowerPt 9:30-:30 a.m. Main: Mastering Mailings :30-3:30 p.m. DOR: Finding Sites & Apps -3:30 p.m. OTR: Facebook 0 * Main: Exploring Main: Mouse & Keyboard a.m.- p.m. JOH: Organizing Files :30-3:30 p.m. DOR: Exploring 9:30-:30 a.m. Main: Basic Publisher -3:30 p.m. Main: LinkedIn 0 * Main: Staying Safe Online 9:30-:30 a.m. Main: Advanced Publisher 9:30-:30 a.m. Main: Tables & Forms Library is Closed Main: Work w/ Windows :30 a.m. Main: Windows 0 Tips * 8 :30-3:30 p.m. DOR: Applying for Jobs Main: Organizing Files * Registration is not required for starred programs. CCPL Tech Team techteam@ccpl.org 4

5 MARCH 07 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Main DOR JOH MTP OTR STA Main Library Dorchester Road Regional John s Island Regional Mt. Pleasant Regional Otranto Road Regional Hurd St. Andrews Regional * Registration is not required for starred programs. 9:30-:30 a.m. Main: Basic Word :30-3:30 p.m. Main: Getting Started 5:30-7 p.m. STA: Windows 0 Tips * 3 9:30-:30 a.m. Main: Managing Photos 4 9:30-:30 a.m. Main: Basic Excel :30-4:30 p.m. Main: Digital Drop-In * 0 a.m.- p.m. JOH: Searching the Web 9:30-:30 a.m. Main: Advanced Word :30-3:30 p.m. Main: Mouse & Keyboard 9:30-:30 a.m. Main: Sharing Photos 9:30-:30 a.m. Main: Advanced Excel :30-3:30 p.m. DOR: Basic Word 5:30-7 p.m. STA: Android Tips 0 * Main: Cable-Free TV * a.m.- p.m. JOH: Finding Sites & Apps 9:30-:30 a.m. Main: Writing a Resume :30-3:30 p.m. Main: Work w/ Windows 9:30-:30 a.m. Main: Learning to Code 9:30-:30 a.m. Main: Formulas & Charts :30-3:30 p.m. DOR: Basic Excel -3:30 p.m. OTR: Pinterest 0 * 5:30-7 p.m. STA: iphone/ipad Tips * Main: Digital Music * a.m.- p.m. JOH: Exploring 9:30-:30 a.m. Main: Google Drive :30-3:30 p.m. Main: Organizing Files 9:30-:30 a.m. Main: Better Workbooks :30-3:30 p.m. DOR: Basic PowerPoint Main: Advanced Access Main: Basic Access a.m.- p.m. JOH: Managing Photos CCPL Tech Team techteam@ccpl.org 5

6 Computer Fundamentals Web Essentials Getting Started with Computers Working with Windows Searching the Web Exploring and Contacts continued... Learn the parts of the computer, the difference between hardware and software, what an operating system is, and how files are stored. Practice using the mouse and keyboard, too! No previous computer experience is Explore the typical menus, toolbars, and dialog boxes you ll see when working with Windows 0 and Microsoft Office 06. Learn how to resize windows, open files, and make selections from the toolbars. Experience using the mouse and keyboard is Dive into the World Wide Web with Google Chrome! Learn how to find a website, understand URLs, navigate web pages, evaluate sites, and set favorites. Completion of Computer Fundamentals (or previous experience) is Main... Thursday, /6... Main... Wednesday, /4... 9:30-:30 a.m. Main...Wednesday, /8.. 9:30-:30 a.m. Main...Saturday, /7... 9:30-:30 a.m. Registration begins 3/4 Registration begins /8 Registration begins / Registration begins /3 DOR... Tuesday, /0... :30-3:30 p.m. DOR... Tuesday, /4... :30-3:30 p.m. Main... Thursday, /... Registration begins /3 Registration begins /7 Registration begins /6 JOH... Tuesday, / a.m.- p.m. Main... Tuesday, /... DOR... Tuesday, /7... :30-3:30 p.m. Registration begins /3 Registration begins /4 Registration begins /3 Main... Tuesday, /7... Main...Thursday, 3/6... :30-3:30 p.m. JOH... Tuesday, 3/ a.m.- p.m. Registration begins /3 Registration begins 3/9 Registration begins /8 Main... Thursday, 3/... :30-3:30 p.m. Registration begins /3 Using the Mouse and Keyboard Practice clicking, double-clicking, clicking and dragging, and scrolling with the mouse. Then practice typing and editing text, numbers, and symbols with the keyboard. No previous computer experience is Main.. Wednesday, /.. 9:30-:30 a.m. Registration begins /4 DOR... Tuesday, /7... :30-3:30 p.m. Registration begins /0 JOH... Tuesday, / a.m.- p.m. Registration begins /7 Main... Tuesday, /4... Registration begins /7 Main... Thursday, 3/9... :30-3:30 p.m. Registration begins /9 DOR... Tuesday, /... :30-3:30 p.m. Registration begins /4 JOH... Tuesday, 3/...0 a.m.- p.m. Staying Safe Online Learn about the most common online threats and how to stay protected while you search the Web and work with . Completion of Searching the Web (or previous experience) is Main... Saturday, /8...9:30-:30 a.m. Registration begins / Creating and Organizing Files Finding Popular Sites and Apps Discover how to save and organize your computer files more efficiently. Learn how to rename files, move and copy files, create folders to save files by subject, and delete unwanted files. Experience using the mouse and keyboard is Conduct efficient searches and take a look at some common video, shopping, and social media sites and their related apps. Discuss online threats and virus protection. Completion of Searching the Web (or previous experience) is Main...Wednesday, /5.. 9:30-:30 a.m. Main...Saturday, /4... 9:30-:30 a.m. Registration begins /8 Registration begins /7 Explore the fundamentals of HTML. Practice typing code that includes formatted text, a hyperlink, a table, and a photograph. Proficiency with the keyboard and internet is DOR... Tuesday, /3... :30-3:30 p.m. Main... Thursday, /9... Main... Friday, 3/7...9:30-:30 a.m. Registration begins /4 Registration begins / Registration begins 3/0 JOH... Tuesday, /... 0 a.m.- p.m. DOR... Tuesday, /4... :30-3:30 p.m. Registration begins /4 Registration begins /7 Main... Tuesday, /8... JOH... Tuesday, 3/ a.m.- p.m. Registration begins / Registration begins 3/7 Main...Thursday, 3/3... :30-3:30 p.m. Exploring and Contacts Introducing Google Drive Practice sending and receiving messages, adding file attachments, organizing with folders, and creating contacts. Completion of Searching the Web (or previous experience) is Use Google s apps to create and share documents. Learn about cloud storage and online collaboration. Searching the Web and Basic Word 06 (or previous experience) is Main...Saturday, /... 9:30-:30 a.m. Main.. Wednesday, 3/...9:30-:30 a.m. Registration begins /4 Registration begins 3/5 Registration begins 3/6 Registration begins 3/ Main Library John s Island Regional Hurd St. Andrews Regional Mt. Pleasant Regional Dorchester Road Regional Otranto Road Regional See back cover for location addresses. Main... Thursday, /3... Registration begins /6 Learning How to Code Cloud Storage Solutions 6

Basic Office 06 Advanced Office 06 Basic Word 06 Type, edit, and format text in a document. Practice copying and pasting, adding an image, saving, and printing the document.

7 Basic Office 06 Advanced Office 06 Basic Word 06 Type, edit, and format text in a document. Practice copying and pasting, adding an image, saving, and printing the document. Completion of Computer Fundamentals (or previous experience) is Basic PowerPoint 06 Design a slide show with formatted text, images, and a design theme. Explore the various views and show settings. Completion of Basic Word 06 (or previous experience) is Advanced Word 06 Practice some more advanced features like inserting photos and text boxes, working with tabs and tables, and adding shapes and page borders. Completion of Basic Word 06 (or previous experience) is Advanced Access 06 Import and export data, establish advanced relationships, design complex queries, and modify objects in design view. Completion of Basic Access 06 (or previous experience) is JOH... Tuesday, / a.m.- p.m. Registration begins /3 JOH... Tuesday, / a.m.- p.m. Registration begins /7 Main... Saturday, /... 9:30-:30 a.m. Registration begins /4 Main... Thursday, 3/3... Registration begins 3/6 STA... Thursday, /... :30-3:30 p.m. Registration begins /5 STA...Thursday, /9... :30-3:30 p.m. Registration begins / Main... Wednesday, 3/8... 9:30-:30 a.m. Registration begins 3/ Main... Saturday, /4... 9:30-:30 a.m. Registration begins /8 Main... Wednesday, 3/... 9:30-:30 a.m. Registration begins / DOR... Tuesday, 3/7... :30-3:30 p.m. Registration begins /8 Basic Excel 06 Create a workbook with formatted text, simple formulas, and multiple sheets. Practice creating a chart and printing, too. Completion of Basic Word 06 (or previous experience) is JOH... Tuesday, / a.m.- p.m. Registration begins /0 STA... Thursday, /6... :30-3:30 p.m. Registration begins /9 Main... Wednesday, /... 9:30-:30 a.m. Registration begins /5 Main... Saturday, 3/4... 9:30-:30 a.m. Registration begins /5 DOR... Tuesday, 3/4... :30-3:30 p.m. Registration begins 3/7 Main... Wednesday, /5.. 9:30-:30 a.m. Registration begins /8 DOR... Tuesday, 3/... :30-3:30 p.m. Registration begins 3/4 Basic Publisher 06 Create a flyer by customizing a built-in template. Add shapes and images, choose color and font schemes, and explore layers. Completion of Basic Word 06 (or previous experience) is JOH... Tuesday, / a.m.- p.m. Registration begins /4 Main... Wednesday, /.. 9:30-:30 a.m. Registration begins /5 Basic Access 06 Discover the basic tools used to create and modify related tables, forms, queries, and reports in a database. Completion of Advanced Excel 06 (or previous experience) is Main... Tuesday, 3/... Registration begins 3/4 Main Library John s Island Regional Hurd St. Andrews Regional Mt. Pleasant Regional Dorchester Road Regional Otranto Road Regional See back cover for location addresses. Advanced Excel 06 Learn how to customize a worksheet. Insert and format rows and columns, sort and filter data, apply functions, and select print options. Completion of Basic Excel 06 (or previous experience) is Main... Friday, /3... 9:30-:30 a.m. Registration begins /7 Main... Saturday, 3/... 9:30-:30 a.m. Registration begins 3/4 Advanced PowerPoint 06 Insert slides and modify text boxes to display digital photos. Learn how to link to other slides and sites, format text with special effects, and apply custom animation. Completion of Basic PowerPoint 06 (or previous experience) is Main... Friday, /7... 9:30-:30 a.m. Registration begins /0 Advanced Publisher 06 Add design elements like sidebars, tables, photo captions, and calendars to create a newsletter from a blank publication. Insert pages, text, and images and link text boxes. Completion of Basic Publisher 06 (or previous experience) is Main... Friday, /4... 9:30-:30 a.m. Registration begins /7 More with Office 06 Word: Mastering Mailings with Mail Merge Merge an Excel contacts list with Word documents to create custom letters, envelopes, and labels. Completion of Basic Word 06 and Basic Excel 06 (or previous experience with both) is Main... Saturday, /8... 9:30-:30 a.m. Registration begins / Word: Designing Tables and Forms Learn how to design and format a table, and then add text fields, check boxes, and dropdown menus to create a fillable form. Completion of Advanced Word 06 (or previous experience) is Main... Saturday, /5... 9:30-:30 a.m. Registration begins /8 More with Office 06 continues on the next page... 7

8 More with Office, continued Excel: Analyzing with Formulas & Charts Learn how to apply advanced formatting options, add and edit charts, and link worksheets in a workbook. Review some popular functions and how to move and rename sheets. Completion of Advanced Excel 06 (or previous experience) is Main... Wednesday, /8... 9:30-:30 a.m. Registration begins / Main... Saturday, 3/8... 9:30-:30 a.m. Registration begins 3/ Excel: Building Better Workbooks Make your spreadsheets work for you by incorporating drop-down lists, conditional formatting to color-code data, and cell comments. Discuss the benefits of protecting your workbook. Completion of Advanced Excel 06 (or previous experience) is Main... Friday, /0... 9:30-:30 a.m. Registration begins /3 Main... Saturday, 3/5... 9:30-:30 a.m. Registration begins 3/8 Job Prep Tools Writing a Resume Use a Word resume template to effectively represent your experiences. Adjust the layout and format text professionally. Completion of Basic Word 06 (or previous experience) is Main.. Wednesday, 3/5.. 9:30-:30 a.m. Registration begins 3/8 Picture Pointers Managing Your Photos Explore some common features shared by digital cameras, like pixel and zoom settings. Learn how to transfer, organize, and print photos. Practice using some simple editing tools. Completion of Creating and Organizing Files (or previous experience) is Main... Tuesday, /4... Registration begins /7 Main... Friday, 3/3... 9:30-:30 a.m. Registration begins /4 JOH... Tuesday, 3/ a.m.- p.m. Registration begins 3/ Editing and Sharing Photos Learn how to use software and websites to import, organize, and edit photos. Create a web album for sharing photos and look at some photo gift ideas, too. Completion of Managing Your Photos and Searching the Web (or previous experience) is Main... Tuesday, /3... Registration begins /4 Main... Friday, 3/0... 9:30-:30 a.m. Registration begins 3/3 Applying for Jobs Online Discover helpful tips for conducting a job search and applying for jobs. Practice using popular sites and resources. Completion of Searching the Web (or previous experience) is DOR... Tuesday, /8... :30-3:30 p.m. Registration begins / Tech Talks & Other Programs ebooks and Audiobooks at CCPL Get an overview of CCPL s ebook and audiobook collection and practice using ccpl.org and related apps to check out books from OverDrive, OneClickdigital, and Hoopla. Review the lending restrictions and additional features, as well. Main... Tuesday, /7... Skype Me! Do you have a computer with a webcam and Internet access? Then you can use Skype to have live chats with family and friends! Come learn about this free video-calling site and practice having a live chat. We ll talk about some competitor products like FaceTime and Google Hangouts, too. Main... Thursday, /6... Cable-Free TV Registration is not required. Learn about some popular options for viewing shows and movies via the Web, including watching on your PC and connecting Web-enabled devices like Roku and Chromecast to your TV. Main... Tuesday, 3/7... Digital Music Demo Explore how to stream the music you like for free and how to download tracks from Amazon, itunes, and CCPL s Freegal. Learn how to convert CDs and how to sync to mp3 players, too! Main... Tuesday, 3/4... Social Media 0 Explore the major features of Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and LinkedIn and learn how to get connected today! Facebook 0 Main... Thursday, /... -3:30 p.m. OTR... Wednesday, /5.. -3:30 p.m. Twitter 0 Main... Thursday, / :30 p.m. Pinterest 0 Main... Thursday, / :30 p.m. OTR... Wednesday, 3/5.. -3:30 p.m. LinkedIn 0 Main... Thursday, / :30 p.m. 0 Tips Series Bring your laptop, phone, or tablet (or come and watch) and take a look at 0 tips every user should know! Windows 0 Devices Main... Thursday, /5... JOH... Wednesday, /8.. 0:30 a.m.- p.m. Main... Monday, /7. 0-:30 a.m. STA... Thursday, 3/... 5:30-7 p.m. iphones & ipads Main... Thursday, /... STA... Thursday, 3/6... 5:30-7 p.m. Android Devices Main... Thursday, /9... STA... Thursday, 3/9... 5:30-7 p.m. 8

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Connect to CCPL Connect to Tech @ CCPL Charleston County Public Library TECH NEWS January February March 2016 Send your request in an email to techteam@ccpl.org with your full name and phone number. We ll add you to the