Job Resources at the Library

Skill Level: Intermediate
Requirements: Basic mouse skills, Internet Basics class or previous experience in searching the Internet
Length: 2 hours
Description: Students will become knowledgeable about the Library's career and business databases. Students will also become familiar with free local job searching websites.


 
Internet Basics

Skill Level: Basic
Requirements: Basic mouse skills
Length: 2 hours
Description: Understand the basics of exploring the Internet. You’ll learn about Internet Explorer, how it works, and how to search for specific Web pages.

 

WEB 2.0

"This publication (production, workshop, website) was (is) supported by (or 'in part by') Federal Library Services and Technology Act funds, awarded to the New York State Library by the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services."

Introduction to Web 2.0

Skill Level: Advanced
Requirements: Good mouse skills, “Internet Intermediate” class or regular Internet use
Length: 2 hours
Description: Since 2004, the way we think of the World Wide Web has been changing. Technological developments and new software have created a collaborative, information-sharing web. This class will review what "Web 2.0" is and provide brief introductions to more popular examples of applications and terms.
Introduction to Wikipedia

Skill Level: Advanced
Requirements: Good mouse skills, “Internet Intermediate” class or regular Internet use
Length: 2 hours
Description: Wikipedia has transformed the idea of a "Reference Work." Though controversial, due to its multi-person editing capabilities (known as Wikis), it is a prominent staple in our information culture and a core application of Web 2.0. This class will introduce students to Wikipedia and walk through the search process. Students may create a Wikipedia account, if desired, and use the account to edit articles in this cross-collaborative online encyclopedia.
Introduction to Flickr

Skill Level: Advanced
Requirements: Good mouse skills, "Internet Intermediate" class or regular Internet use. For Flickr Profile: Yahoo! Account (to upload photos to the service)
Length: 2 hours
Description: Flickr is primarily a photo sharing utility. Currently, it hosts billions of photos for users to upload, organize, view, and share. Students will understand how to use Flickr and begin searching/sharing photos. Students may create a Yahoo! Account, if desired.
Social Networking – Introduction to Facebook

Skill Level: Advanced
Requirements: Good mouse skills, “Internet Intermediate” class or regular Internet use. For Facebook Profile: any Web-accessible email address (must know username and password)
Length: 2 hours
Description: As an introduction to Online Social Networking and Facebook in particular, this class is for regular Internet users who wish to learn more about the phenomena of social networking sites and/or who wish to set up a Facebook Profile (profile setup is not required for the class).
Introduction to LinkedIn

Skill Level: Advanced
Requirements: Good mouse skills, regular Internet use, active Email account (to create a LinkedIn account)
Length: 2 hours
Description: Describe and review major features of the Web 2.0 service LinkedIn, a networking Web Site designed to assist anyone in building their own network of trusted professional contacts throughout the business world – no matter what your current job status!
Introduction to Twitter

Skill Level: Advanced
Requirements: Good mouse skills, “Internet Intermediate” class or regular Internet use. For YouTube Profile: any Web-accessible email address (must know username and password)
Length: 2 hours
Description: This class will introduce students to and develop understanding of what Twitter is within the framework of Web 2.0 and Social Networking. In addition, participants will go through the steps to create their own Twitter account (if they choose to do so).
Introduction to YouTube

Skill Level: Advanced
Requirements: Good mouse skills, "Internet Intermediate" class or regular Internet use. For YouTube Profile: any Web-accessible email address (must know username and password)
Length: 2 hours
Description: Learn about this online video-sharing Web Site. Find and view videos. If desired, create a YouTube account and post comments on videos and even learn how to upload your own!
 
Blogs/RSS Feeds

Skill Level: Advanced
Requirements: Basic mouse skills, regular Internet use (familiarity with clicking links, browsing), Google account (in order to create blog)
Length: 2 hours
Description: This class will introduce concepts and tools such as Blogs (Web Log) and RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds. This class will define terms, explain purpose and describe how to utilize both. If desired, patrons may sign up to create their own blog.
Internet Advanced: Introduction to Delicious and Digg

Skill Level: Advanced
Requirements:Mouse skills, strong familiarity with browsing the Web (following links, accessing new web pages), or Internet Intermediate class, Web-accessible email account (to create Delicious or Digg account)
Length: 2 hours
Description: As a continuation in a series of Internet classes, this advanced class covers two "Web 2.0" sites designed to assist users in discovering the most relevant, interesting, informative and humorous content on the Web. Students may create accounts for these sites and share bookmarks with others from around the world. (Account creation is not mandatory for the class.)

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