Seniors Interest Group in Viļķenes Library

Viļķenes rural community Located in the central part of Limbaži District. Territory - 224,6 km, including agricultural lands 32%, forests 61%. Population 1466, including 562 seniors (34%).

Cultural and educational institutions in the territory of the municipality Vilkene’s primary school, named after Baumanis Karlis (composer of Latvian Anthem) recreation centre two public libraries

Public Internet Access Point since 2002 begins to operate the library

Technical resources in library 10 computers: 8 for clients 2 for staff 4 photocopiers 1 scanner 1 digital camera 1 digital dictophone

Public Internet Access Point

Children's Crew Area

The public library development project “Trešais tēva dēls” (3TD) Objectives have been set: Training library users in basic computer skills Training all librarians in the use of computers and the latest software, in user support and undertaking innovative activities in libraries

The public library development project “Trešais tēva dēls” (3TD) Activities: Supply of computers – all Latvia’s municipal public libraries are being supplied with new computers. (Vilkenes library – 5) Supply of software – all the computers are loaded with the latest software enabling library users to utilise state-of-the-art techniques for searching and processing information. Improvement of local area networks and internet connections.

New computers for all generations of users waiting for

December 2008 For the seniors took a survey on interest in learning computer and Internet use It was filled in 17 questionnaires: 4 men 13 women They are interested in looking up information online, letter writing and presentation, friends and community search

February Seniors Training Start 11 participants with no prior knowledge and skills training for embarked Viļķenes library: 2 learners age from 50 to 60 years 1 learner age from 61 to 70 8 learners age from 71 to 80

The purpose of the course to encourage getting to know and to learn new technologies

Characteristics of the learning process adapting to learners' pace and perceptual abilities create a pleasant, friendly learning atmosphere (display images and movies that meet the interests of) create a pleasing result

Teaching aids 2 CD in Latvian - made by Riga Technical University, distance learning center: „Computer for beginner” (I) „Computer for users” (II)

Theory & Practice Program Computer terminology and peripheral equipment of computer How to turn computer on or off; Review the keyboard; How to use the mouse / Internet (4 classes)View local community home page: Searching, surfing; Create and send ; Fill forms etc. Software basicsView pictures, video etc. MS WordWrite text (biography or description of domesticity) Introduction to word-processingWork with text MS Power Point (3 classes)Creating slides in MS Power Point: write or insert (copy/paste) text and pictures from file Final meeting / evaluation of coursesDemonstration of Power Point slide show

Problems, difficulties Slow perception, fear, insecurity English language skills (computer terminology) Teaching materials are not light edition There is not a special instructor in the library

Thank you for your attention! Mārīte Purmale, Vilkene library, Limbazi District, Latvia