Upcoming Computer Classes Events at the Ann Arbor District Library

Digital Camera 101

Monday March 22, 2010: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm -- Downtown Library: Training Center

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Learn about the different types of digital cameras, the basics of digital photography and an introduction to Photoshop Elements.

Introduction to Firefox Add-ons

Tuesday March 23, 2010: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm -- Downtown Library: Training Center

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Find out what an add-on is, where to find them, and how to install and use them. Basic computer and mouse experience is required.

Intermediate Excel

Tuesday March 23, 2010: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm -- West Branch: Training Lab

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Learn how to use AutoFill, Sort, AutoFilter, and named ranges. Use the IF function, absolute references, conditional formatting, and linking. This class requires knowledge of Excel basics.

MS Mail Merge

Wednesday March 24, 2010: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Training Center

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Participants will learn how to create a mail merge template and data source and will perform letter, envelope, and mailing label mail merges. This class requires knowledge of Microsoft Word basics.

Facebook 101

Wednesday March 24, 2010: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm -- Downtown Library: Training Center

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You keep hearing about Facebook, and maybe you have family or friends on Facebook, but you want to know what it is before deciding to join! Join us for an introduction to Facebook. Basic computer and mouse experience is required.

Microsoft Word Tools & More

Wednesday March 24, 2010: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Training Center

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Learn how to use the toolbars, keyboard shortcuts, task pane and templates. Learn editing tools such as AutoCorrect. This class requires knowledge of Microsoft Word basics.

Creating a PowerPoint Presentation

Thursday March 25, 2010: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm -- Traverwood Branch: Training Center

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Review PowerPoint tools, modify backgrounds, work with clipart, and use animations and transitions. This class requires knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint basics.

Resume 101

Thursday March 25, 2010: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm -- Downtown Library: Training Center

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Investigate the various tools used to create a resume and learn about helpful library resources. Create a resume. Optional: Bring with you your current resume file or data storage device.

eBay

Friday March 26, 2010: 9:15 am to 11:15 am -- West Branch: Training Lab

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Learn how to create an eBay account to sell your stuff online. Why pay a third-party to sell your stuff on eBay when you can do it yourself. This class will review selling tips and explain some of the important features of eBay such as the PayPal account, eBay listings, and shipping. This class will also cover computer requirements, such as internet access and macromedia flash player, photos, etc. Basic computer skills and an email account are required for this class.

File Management

Friday March 26, 2010: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm -- Downtown Library: Training Center

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Participants will learn the dynamics of file management using My Computer and Windows Explorer. Basic computer and mouse experience is required.

Craigslist

Friday March 26, 2010: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm -- Traverwood Branch: Training Center

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Search Craigslist and learn how to post an advertisement. Basic computer and mouse experience is required.

Digital Camera 102

Monday March 29, 2010: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm -- Downtown Library: Training Center

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Hands-on experience using Photoshop Elements so you can adjust your digital photographs at home. Prior experience with Photoshop Elements or completion of Digital Camera 101 required.

Ebook

Monday March 29, 2010: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm -- Downtown Library: Training Center

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This class will go over the basics of how to use Overdrive and the Michigan Library Consortium site to download digital content. Basic computer and mouse experience is required.

Flickr: Share your Digital Images

Tuesday March 30, 2010: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm -- Downtown Library: Training Center

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Imagine sharing the photos from your last party with friends and family all over the world without spending a dime or forcing your relatives to create needless accounts. Basic computer and mouse experience is required.

Microsoft Word Basics

Tuesday March 30, 2010: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm -- West Branch: Training Lab

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Participants will be introduced to Word features such as highlighting, cutting, pasting, spell-check, grammar check, and saving to disk. Basic computer and mouse experience is required.

Microsoft Word Drawing

Wednesday March 31, 2010: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Training Center

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Learn how to use the drawing toolbar. Insert pictures, WordArt, Lines, AutoShapes, 3-D Objects, and Diagrams into your Microsoft Word Document. This class requires knowledge of Microsoft Word basics.

Microsoft Word Insert

Wednesday March 31, 2010: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Training Center

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Learn how to insert Headers, Footers, Page Breaks, Section Breaks, Columns, Tables, Symbols, Hyperlinks, Footnotes, Watermarks, and AutoText such as a Table of Contents into your Microsoft Word document. This class requires knowledge of Microsoft Word basics.

Microsoft Word Basics

Thursday April 1, 2010: 9:15 am to 11:15 am -- Pittsfield Branch: Training Center

Highlighting, cutting, pasting, spell-check, grammar check, and saving to disk. Basic computer and mouse experience is required.

Cover Letter 101

Thursday April 1, 2010: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm -- West Branch: Training Lab

Review cover letter samples & discuss library resources. Create a cover letter. Bring a copy of your resume to class with you.

Facebook 101

Thursday April 1, 2010: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm -- Traverwood Branch: Training Center

You keep hearing about Facebook, and maybe you have family or friends on Facebook, but you want to know what it is before deciding to join! Join us for an introduction to Facebook.