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Computer Basics
Sept. 9 & 16, 2008 - 10:00am
2 Week Course
Basic Level
Max. Class Size - 10
Registration Required |
A 3 week class to help novice computer users become comfortable with the basic terminology, equipment and concepts of computing. Participants will learn how to effectively execute basic tasks using a computer. This hands-on session will emphasize mouse manipulation and software. An excellent primer for the more advanced computer classes. |
Internet Explorations
Sept. 25, 2008 - 10:00am
Basic Level
Max. Class Size - 12
Registration Required |
Learn basic Internet terminology and the fundamentals of navigating the World Wide Web using the Internet Explorer browser. This class includes an introduction to Princeton Public Library's web site and lots of practice with the mouse. |
Shortcuts and Timesaving Tricks
Intermediate Level
Max. Class Size - 12
Registration Required |
Add to your toolbox of Windows, Internet and Office skills to make your work at the computer easier and more efficient. This class will cover a wide variety of keyboard shortcuts and tricks to help you save time while online. |
Fantastic Freebies for Everyone
Intermediate Level
Max Class Size - 12
Registration Required |
Contrary to popular belief, there is such a thing as a "free lunch" and you can find it on the Web. The number of free services, sites and downloads is multiplying monthly at an astonishing rate in a new era of Internet innovation. This class will take you on a tour of some of the hottest freebies currently available. Everything from system tools to image editors to word processors and much more can all be found online for no cost. This session will ensure you know where to find the newest and most useful tools to keep you on the cutting edge of technology. |
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Yahoo Email
Sept. 22, 2008 - 11:00am
Max Class Size - 12
Registration Required |
Set up a free email account using Yahoo!, learn to send emails, attach files and manage your account. |
Search Engine Strategies
Sept. 19, 2008 - 11:00am
Intermediate Level
Max. Class Size - 12
Registration Required |
Discover how to harness the power of the Web in order to find specific information when you need it most! Participants will explore the differences between various engines, learn how to choose an appropriate search engine and be able to construct a search statement. Time will be spent conducting practice searches. |
Xtreme Searching
Advanced Level
Max. Class Size - 12
Registration Required |
Take your searching to the next level with this fast-paced class that explores the advanced search options of several major engines. The inner workings of the engines are also examined and lots of practical search advice is shared. |
Digital Photos/Digital Media |
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Digital Camera Test Drive
Sept. 15, 2008 - 7:00pm
Intermediate Level
Max. Class Size - 4
Registration Required |
Try before you buy! If you've been considering purchasing a digital camera, but want the chance to learn more before you do, then this class is for you. In this hands-on class you will learn about the various features for digital cameras and get the chance to practice taking pictures and videos. |
Fun with Flickr
2 Week Course
Intermediate Level
Max Class Size - 12
Registration Required |
Flickr is an innovative and interactive online photo management website that not only allows users to easily share photos but also a whole lot more. The flexibility of Flickr allows you to make some photos public while keeping others private. This two week course will help you set up an account and user profile and teach you about creating tags, using comments and notes, joining photo pools, and subscribing to Flickr's RSS feeds. Flickr is easy to use, fun to browse and quickly becoming the most popular photo sharing sire on the web - learn how you too can "flickr your photos". |
Free Photo Editing Tools Online
Advanced Level
Max. Class Size - 12
Registration Required |
Online photo editing tools allow you to accomplish many of your photo editing needs fast and free. Learn how to remove red-eye, crop, resize, add special effects, and much more This class will demonstrate and compare the features available at pixer.us and picnik.com as well as other photo editing sites. |
Photoshop Mini-Course
3 Week Course
Advanced Level
Max. Class Size - 12
Registration Required |
Maximize your knowledge of digital photo editing by attenting our three week Adobe Photoshop Mini-Course. After touring Photoshop's features, you'll learn how color correction, layers, selections and cosmetic retouching allow you to create digital art. |
School for Scanning
Intermediate Level
Max. Class Size - 6
Registration Required |
Learn the basics of scanning photos and documents and saving them in an appropriate format to a CD or USB flash drive. Simple manipulation techniques that can enhance photos will be covered. Each participant should bring 4-6 photographs and a blank CD or USB flash drive to class (CDs can be purchased in class). |
Sharing Photos Online
Sept. 17, 2008 - 2:00pm
Intermediate Level
Max. Class Size - 6
Registration Required |
Creating online photo albums and sharing photos with family and friends has never been easier. This class will cover the different types of photo sharing sites that are available, both free and fee-based and gives you practice in setting up an account. Participants are encouraged to bring digital photos to class for uploading. |
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What is RSS?
Intermediate Level
Max. Class Size - 6
Registration Required |
A new form of online publishing, RSS (Rich Site Summary) is a means of delivering regularly changing web media content that is simplifying the lives of many Internet users. News sites, media companies, weblogs and other online sites have been offering their services as an RSS Feed to enhance the online experience. RSS allows you to easily stay up-to-date by retrieving the latest content from the sites you are interested in without having to visit each site individually. This class will introduce how RSS works and the various websites that offer this cutting edge technology. |
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Photo Editing Bootcamp
Advanced Level
Max. Class Size - 12
Registration Required |
In this class we'll tackle some of the most nagging problems of digital photos such as: Cropping & Resizing, Red Eye Removal and Cosmetic Retouching. You will work hands on with real digital photos using Adobe Photoshop 7.0. . |
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Podcasting 101
2 Week Course
Intermediate Level
Max. Class Size - 8
Registration Required |
Podcasting is a hot trend in Internet Media that allows audio and video to be published via the Web while allowing the publisher to control the look, feel and delivery of the content. This class will teach how to create, edit, store, stream, and publish using Audacity software, Internet Archive web site and a Wordpress blog. |
Technical Assistance |
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Internet Drop-In
Sept. 04, 2008 - 3:00pm
Sept. 08, 2008 - 2:00pm
Sept. 11, 2008 - 3:00pm
Sept. 18, 2008 - 3:00pm
Sept. 25, 2008 - 3:00pm
Basic Level
Max. Class Size - 12
No Registration Required |
The lab will be open and supervised, so come on in for help with navigating the Web. This is a great time to to brush up on searching skills and to explore the Pinceton Library website and databases with the comfort of knowing that help is nearby. |
Open Tech Time
Sept. 02, 2008 - 6:00pm
Sept. 06, 2008 - 11:00am
Sept. 07, 2008 - 3:00pm
Sept. 09, 2008 - 7:00pm
Sept. 13, 2008 - 2:00pm
Sept. 15, 2008 - 2:00pm
Sept. 18, 2008 - 7:00pm
Sept. 20, 2008 - 3:00pm
Sept. 23, 2008 - 7:00pm
Sept. 27, 2008 - 4:00pm
Sept. 28, 2008 - 2:00pm
Sept. 29, 2008 - 3:00pm
Sept. 30, 2008 - 7:00pm
Basic Level
Max. Class Size - 12
No Registration Required |
Drop in to get hardware and software help from our knowledgeable Technology staff. An excellent opportunity to scan photos and test drive equipment from our Gadget Garage or get assistance with your projects using software such as MS Office and Photoshop. This is also a chance to practice the skills learned in other classes with qualified instructors on-hand. |
Scanning Lab
Sept. 05, 2008 - 2:00pm
Sept. 22, 2008 - 7:00pm
Basic Level
Max. Class Size - 4
No Registration Required |
No registration required for this dropin
lab. A member of our Technology Staff will
be on hand to help you learn how to scan photos and documents and save them in an appropriate
format using the Tech Center’s scanners. Participants need to bring in a CD or USB flash drive to
save documents (also available for purchase at the library). |
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Curso de Computación e Internet Básico
Sept. 03, 2008 - 6:00pm
Sept. 10, 2008 - 6:00pm
Sept. 17, 2008 - 6:00pm
Sept. 24, 2008 - 6:00pm
Basic Level
Max. Class Size - 12
No Registration Required |
Aprenda a usar el Mouse, abrir programas de Microsoft Office, usar Explorer para navegar el Internet, navegar la página web En Español de la biblioteca, abrir una cuenta de correo electrónico gratis, recibir y enviar mensajes electrónicos, abrir y enviar archivos adjuntos, imprimir páginas del Internet, mensajes y otros documentos, usar Microsoft Word para escribir una carta sencilla. |
Databytes
Sept. 10, 2008 - 1:00pm
Sept. 24, 2008 - 1:00pm
Intermediate Level
Max. Class Size - 12
No Registration Required |
The library subscribes to 25+ databases that contain quality information in a wide variety of areas. Join us on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month for an hour- long, in-depth tour of one of the library’s many databases. Learn how to make the most of these valuable resources and find information more efficiently.
A new database is featured each month.
This month's featured database is: EBSCOhost 2.0
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Downloading eAudiobooks
Sept. 03, 2008 - 3:00pm
Intermediate Level
Max. Class Size - 6
Registration Required |
Learn how you can listen to popular fiction and non-fiction books from your home computer or portable MP3 player! This class will cover all the steps needed to download eAudiobooks from the library’s two subscription services that allow you to listen to books on most MP3 players. |
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Special Topics: Wikipedia vs.
Encyclopedia Brittanica
All Levels
Max. Class Size - 12
Registration Required |
There has been much discussion in recent months over the value and veracity of Wikipedia, especially when it is compared to the online version of the venerable Encyclopedia Britannica. The strengths and weaknesses of both online encyclopedias will be highlighted and insight given into the type of content that one can find in online encyclopedias.
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| Genealogy 101
Basic Level
Max. Class Size - 12
Registration Required |
A two-week class for people just beginning to research their families. Learn how to collect family information informally, organize what you know and identify the gaps in your information. We'll also take a brief look at some of the records you can use to fill in information and uncover earlier generations. |
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Digital Collections for Genealogy
Basic Level
Max. Class Size - 12
Registration Required |
Presentation of digital libraries and collections throught the U.S., based on a Princeton Public Library page: Digital Collections for Genealogy Research. Emphasis is placed on how to explore and evaluate a new web resource. |
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Extreme Census Search
Intermediate Level
Max. Class Size - 12
Registration Required |
In-depth comparison of census search options, wild cards, etc. in Ancestry, HeritageQuest, and FamilySearch. Search tips for finding that elusive ancestor in the census. |
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Free Genealogy
Resources Online
Basic Level
Max. Class Size - 12
Registration Required |
There is a huge amount of family history information available for free on the Internet. Introductions to 6 major free resources and links to a dozen more. |
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Intro to Ancestry, Library Edition
Aug. 03, 2008 - 3:00pm
Basic Level
Max. Class Size - 12
Registration Required |
A first look at the contents, searching, and navigation of this very large subscription database. |
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HeritageQuest Online I
Sept. 14, 2008 - 3:00pm
Basic Level
Max Class Size - 12
Registration Required |
Introduction to a subscription database that can be accessed from home. Emphasis is on searching, navigation, and printing in the Census section. Brief information on PERSI and Revolutionary War records. |
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HeritageQuest Online II
Sept. 21, 2008 - 3:00pm
Basic Level
Max Class Size - 12
Registration Required |
Introduction to a subscription database that can be accessed from home. Emphasis is on searching, navigation, and printing in the Books section. Brief information on Freedman's Bank and the U.S. Serial Set.
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Fun with Word
2 Week Course
Intermediate Level
Max. Class Size - 12
Registration Required |
This three-week introduction to word processing features directions on how to create new documents, set margins, change toolbars, and insert clipart and tables. Strong mouse skills are essential. |
Powering Up with Powerpoint
Intermediate Level
Max. Class Size - 12
Registration Required |
This 2 hour introductory class will teach you how to create simple presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint. Learn how to create and edit slides, insert clipart, apply designs and run the slideshow. How to save and open presentations will also be covered. This class is for computer users who are comfortable with using a mouse and the Windows operating system. |
Dynamic Design with Publisher
2 Week Course
Intermediate Level
Max. Class Size - 12
Registration Required |
Unleash your creativity in this two-part class that will introduce you to Microsoft's desktop publishing program. The first session will give you an overview of Publisher and its features and provide guided practice with creating your first project. The second session will provide you with plenty of time to explore your creativity with signs, postcards, calendars or cards. |
Mastering Excel
2 Week Course
Intermediate Level
Max. Class Size - 12
Registration Required |
This 3 session class will teach how to create spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel. The course focuses on how to create and work with a basic spreadsheet with the most commonly used formulas and formatting. Users will also learn the more advance areas of Excel, such as charts and graphs. Attendees should be comfortable with using a mouse and navigating the Windows operating system. |
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Template Mania
Intermediate Level
Max. Class Size - 12
Registration Required |
Why reinvent the wheel? Microsoft Word offers so many "ready made" templates for your documents. This class provides hands-on training on how to use wizards to create documents from templates and includes a tour of the hottest templates available online. |
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Excel: 7 Tips and Tools
Sept. 26, 2008 - 3:00pm
Intermediate Level
Max. Class Size - 12
Registration Required |
In this one hour course you will learn how to make the most of using Excel, topics will range from formatting cells to worksheets and workbooks and tips for creating charts. |
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Word: 7 Tips and Tools
Sept. 12, 2008 - 3:00pm
Intermediate Level
Max. Class Size - 12
Registration Required |
In this one hour course you will learn how make the most of using Word, topics will range from formatting, to inserting photos and tables. |
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Powerpoint: 7 Tips and Tools
Sept. 19, 2008 - 3:00pm
Intermediate Level
Max. Class Size - 12
Registration Required |
In this one hour course you will learn how to make the most of using Powerpoint, topics will range from adding custom animation to slides, changing slide colors and inserting and resizing images. |
Become a Blogger
2 Week Course
Intermediate Level
Max. Class Size - 12
Registration Required |
This 2 week introductory class on Blogs (interactive, personal websites that can easily be updated daily with news, commentary, or your own private thoughts) will be led by PPL's own blogging librarian Janie Hermann. Blogs give everyone with Internet access the opportunity to become an online writer and editor. This will be a hands-on class where participants will learn the basics of bloggin and have a chance to create their own blog on free and easy-to-use software that is available on the Internet. Basic PC skills, a valid email address and the ability to type are required. |
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