There are still seats available in the following Connecticut State Library CE workshops in October 2011. To register access the Connecticut Library Continuing Education Calendar of Events @ http://evanced.info/cslib/evanced/eventcalendar.asp

Move over Photoshop: Introduction to GNU Image Manipulation (GIMP) – Oct. 4^th (Bristol PL)
GIMP, a free open source program, will help you create and edit professional quality images. It rivals Photoshop in its features but it’s free. In this 6 hour class we’ll cover basic picture editing, inserting and formatting text, selecting areas of the picture, working with layers, using the drawing tools and applying filters and effects.

Topics include:
•Working with the GIMP user interface
•Saving to multiple formats
•Basic color/lighting correction
•Combining pictures
•Working with layers
•Adding text
•Applying filters and effects

Excel 2007: From Start to Finish – Oct. 5^th, 12^th, 19^th and 26^th (Middletown LSC)
This series of four half-day classes will bring you from novice to advanced professional.

Participants will attend all four workshop sessions.
Topics include:

Session 1: Oct. 5, 2011
Entering numbers and text into cells
Creating simple formulas
Using functions
Using the fill handle
Formatting sheets for printing

Session 2: Oct. 12, 2011
Creating advanced functions
Naming cells and ranges
Developing formulas using named cells and ranges
Using 3-D functions to calculate across worksheets
Defining absolute and relative references
Creating elapsed time/day formulas

Session 3: Oct. 19, 2011
Constructing databases
Sorting, filtering and subtotaling data
Creating pivot tables

Session 4: Oct. 26, 2011
Working with graphs/charts

Desktop Management Tools for an Efficient Workspace – Oct. 13^th (Middletown LSC)
Everyone has heard about computer maintenance, but what about computer management? As librarians, many of us have a difficult time throwing anything away, from books to old emails. Traditionally we are better trained to manage our book collections than our computer files. Computers have become one of the most important tools in librarianship, from holding documents to being the center of communication. In this workshop, we will examine the best practices for organizing files and try out software such as Google Desktop for managing and sharing files.

Windows Shortcuts – Oct. 13^th (Middletown LSC)
Do you know how to add a printer, create new folders on the desktop or know the difference between Microsoft Office and Microsoft Windows? If you answered "no" to any of these questions, this class is for you. In this workshop, we will highlight the features of Microsoft Windows, from keyboard and mouse shortcuts, to using menus and control panels. You will learn how your computer works and some shortcuts that will let you get the most out of your computer.

Teaching Technology – Oct. 20^th (Darien PL)
Have you needed to teach a technology class but didn't know how to start? This half-day workshop will help get you going and help you get beyond the fear factor. We'll discuss the philosophy of teaching adults. Though the emphasis in this workshop will be on teaching technology many of the concepts can be used to teach other skills.

Topics include:
Organizing the information
Conducting the class
Preparing presentation materials
Encouraging participation
Creating handouts

Kris Abery

Connecticut State Library

Continuing Education Coordinator
Tele: 860.704.2206

Email: Kris.Abery@ct.gov

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