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How Can I Best Use My Time? How about some computing time at the Library ?

Consider the Alternative ! A Boring Vacation on the Beach !

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Computing At Our Library THE SKY IS THE LIMIT TO WHAT YOU CAN LEARN ! It may change the way you see the world around you !

Computing At Our Library YOU ARE NEVER TOO YOUNG ……OR TOO OLD TO LEARN ! OUR AGE RANGE HAS BEEN BETWEEN 10 AND 87

Computers at our Library The Barbara Bush library has over 70 computers available for use by its customers. You can also use YOUR laptop at the library to access the internet. A wireless connection is available at this branch for customers to use their laptops to search the online catalog, access the library databases, and use the Internet.

Wi – Fi Connectivity There is no charge for using the Library’s high speed network connection.

High Speed Wi-Fi We recently did a fiber optic upgrade. This upgrade increased communications capacity at Barbara Bush from 1.5 Mb/s to 10 Mb/s SPEED COMPARISONS : Dial-Up Modem 56 Kbps DSL, Cable, T1 1.5 Mbps ( 1500 Kbps ) Previous Library Rate 1.5 Mb/S Library Upgrade 10 Mb/S T3 45 Mb/S

CONNECTION SPEEDS  Consider a project that requires downloading a 5 minute movie clip of a lesson on tax forms OR a 5 minute movie clip of actual live footage of the 911 homicide attacks on our citizens.  Using a dial-up modem it would take about 15 minutes to download it  Using a T1 connection it would take about 30 seconds to download it.

Library Laptops Need a Laptop ? Laptops can be checked out for use inside the libraries for 2-hour loan periods

ADULT CLASSES AT OUR LIBRARY  Classes are available to adult folks in the community

Classes At Our Library

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Classes At Our Library  Computer Basics  Introduction to the Internet  Introduction to Web

Classes At Our Library  Introduction to Microsoft Excel  Introduction to Microsoft Word  Microsoft PowerPoint  Microsoft Publisher ( May 2004 )

Class Descriptions Computing Basics : This class covers very basic computing skills, identifying items on your computer, using a mouse and keyboard, basic Windows, virus protection, PC care, etc.

Class Descriptions Internet : This class covers viewing web pages, conducting searches on the Internet, downloading text, files and images and printing. Prerequisites: Introduction to Computers or the ability to use the Windows desktop.

Class Descriptions Participants will learn about creating an address book and how to create, send and receive electronic mail ( ). Prerequisites: Introduction to Computers or the ability to use the Windows desktop.

Class Descriptions Word : Topics include editing, copying and moving text; varying margins on the document and individual paragraphs; character formatting (boldface, underlining, font and size changes); saving and retrieving files; labels; and printing.

Class Descriptions Excel : Topics include cell formatting; text formatting; create worksheets, row and column formatting; using simple formulas; charts; freezing cells;saving; printing

Class Descriptions Powerpoint : A presentation graphics slide program as you have been watching! Create attention- grabbing slides quickly. Great for doing a slide show of family photos or for business / training presentations.

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS Publisher : Great for creating business cards, greeting cards, posters, signs, banners, certificates, newsletters, etc.

Questions you may Have Asked Yourself -

Some Computer Basics Items ! How do I protect my computer against viruses there are over 100 new viruses per week !! How do I back up my computer data – computers do crash !!

Have you ever said the following to yourself : I wish I knew what that computer salesman was talking to me about at the store. I wish I knew how to take full advantage of the features of this new computer. My family members live so far away. I hate messing with stamps, stationery and envelopes. I wish I knew more about using .

Have you ever said the following to yourself : If only I knew how to use the Internet. I could find a map and motels to plan the route to our next vacation. It is 11:00 at night April 15th. I have until midnight to get to the Post Office with my tax forms. I am missing just one form. Now what am I going to do!!? I wish I had a way to automatically show the correct balance in my checkbook ledger when I make deposits and withdrawals.

Have you ever said the following to yourself :  I would sure like to make my own personalized greeting cards.  I really need to have a family budget.

Have you ever said the following to yourself : I can’t stand those hash marks in those s I get - like the ones below!! >>>>>>> This has been forwarded >>>>>>> to you. At least seven have received it >>>>>>> and now you are the next one - >>>>>>> good grief!!!

Have you ever said the following to yourself : I wish I knew how this slide presentation I am watching works !! I could put photos from my vacation in it!

Family Photos My Uncle !!! WHAT’S THE HURRY !

COMPUTING AT OUR LIBRARY  PROGRAMS ON OUR SYSTEMS :  Microsoft Office ( Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)  Microsoft graphic programs ( Publisher, Paint)  Accessories ( Calculator)

COMPUTING AT OUR LIBRARY  PROGRAMS ON OUR SYSTEMS :  Utilities ( Adobe Acrobat Reader, WinZip, Media Player)  Barbara Bush Library Catalog  Barbara Bush Children’s Catalog  Magazines and Online Databases