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
 
 
Desktop Management Tools for an Efficient Workspace - Oct. 13th (Middletown LSC) 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 
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. 13th (Middletown LSC) 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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. 20th (Darien PL) 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 
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

Continuing Education Coordinator

Connecticut State Library

Email: Kris.Abery@ct.gov

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