There may be some differences between the classes
and the descriptions below depending upon the instructor, the
level of understanding of the students, and time constraints.
Advanced Email: Students will…
• Need to have completed the Intro to Email class or already
have a Yahoo email account set up.
• Learn how to set up and maintain address accounts.
• Learn how to set up folders and use filtering and attachments.
Basic Computer Use: Students will ...
• Become familiar with basic parts of a computer.
• Learn the parts of the Windows operating environment.
• Become comfortable with simple navigation through the
environment.
• Become aware of the file structure of the Windows environment.
• Become less apprehensive about using a computer.
Editing Digital Images: Students will…
• Learn how to crop images (photographs).
• Learn how to resize images (photographs).
• Learn how to print images (photographs).
Intro to Blogging: Students will ...
• Need to possess basic computer skills and knowledge.
• Understand the basics of blogging.
• Become familiar with the different types of blogging
and blogging "genres."
• Learn how to connect with others who share like interests.
Intro to EBay: Students will ...
• Learn how to find an item.
• Learn how to view and evaluate listings.
• Learn how to easily bid and buy.
• Learn how to complete a purchase.
Intro to Email: Students will ...
• Understand use of email with particular attention to
Yahoo World Wide Web-based free email.
• Learn how to set up their own accounts.
• Be able to compose and send a message, as well as read,
forward, and delete emails.
• Learn how to manage their accounts through the creation
of folders, address books and other e-mail accessories.
Intro to PowerPoint: Students will...
• Understand the basics of Microsoft (MS) PowerPoint.
• Learn how to set up a slideshow-based program.
• Learn how to incorporate fonts, animation, artwork+9k,
sound, and different styles into their document.
Intro to the Internet: Students will...
• Learn some of the history and structure of the Internet
and World Wide Web.
• Become familiar with the Internet Explorer browser.
• Understand concept of hyperlinks.
• Learn how to do a simple search on the World Wide Web.
• Become familiar with some interesting websites.
Intro to Word: Students will ...
• Understand the basics of Microsoft (MS) Word.
• Practice their new skills, including selecting, modifying
text, cutting and pasting, opening, and saving a document.
• Understand there are multiple ways of completing a particular
task in MS Word.
90 Minutes to a Winning Resume!: Students
will…
• Learn the finer points of creating resumes and cover
letters.
• Begin to create a resume or…
• Make adjustments to existing resumes. (Students are
encouraged to bring electronic copies of existing resumes or
to attach copies and send them to themselves in e-mails.)
Open Lab: Students (who have taken other HCLS
classes) will...
• Work on their own in the lab.
• Review and practice what they have learned in computer
classes.
• Ask questions of staff.
Using the Library Wisely: Students will...
• Learn to navigate the library website.
• Learn to navigate the electronic catalog to find books,
audios, DVDs, MP3s, and other materials.
• Learn how to use NetLibrary to download audiobooks.
• Use the library website to navigate sites on genealogy
and community resources, access the job hotline, and manage
your personal library account.
• Talk about upcoming library events and classes.