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WILLIAMSBURG REGIONAL
LIBRARY
INTERNET CLASS GUIDE
ADVANCED
SEARCH ENGINES
Class
Handout
(Introduction to Search Engines class or knowledge of computers and the Internet required)
Learn how to make the most out of using Yahoo or Google.
ADVANCED GOOGLE
What you will learn in this class:
Go shopping
Peruse catalogues
Translate from one language to another
Find pictures and graphics
Do reverse look ups
Track flights
Do math
Search usenet
Track news
ADVANCED YAHOO
What you will learn in this class:
Start an online community in Yahoo groups
Store pictures and files on the web
Design your own portal
Instant message
Keep an online Calendar, Address Book and Notes
Get the weather
Search the personals
Get maps and driving directions
Track your health
Build your own web site
(Basic mouse skills required but no other experience is necessary.)
An introduction
to the Internet with emphasis on the World Wide Web.
What you will learn in this class:
(Basic Internet Class or some knowledge of computers and the Internet required)
A more in-depth look at what you can get out of the
Internet.
What you will learn in this class:
How to find different kinds of information from the library’s website
An overview of topics on the library’s “Recommended Websites” page
An in-depth look at several of these topics, with the opportunity to practice & explore what you learn
Several ways you can customize your Internet Explorer web browser
(Basic Internet Class or some knowledge of computers and the Internet required)
Business-related information is available online if
you know where to get it!
What you will learn in this class:
How to find information about companies including annual reports, SEC filings, and industry-related data
How to use WRL's online version of the ValueLine database
How to access
various financial online news services to get up-to-date investment information
[Class
Handout]
(Basic Internet Class or some knowledge of computers and the Internet
required)
Learn how to find accurate health information online.
What you will learn in this class:
How to evaluate health websites for accuracy and reliability
How to find health, disease, and prescription drug information using medlineplus.gov.
Use online directories to search for physicians/specialists in your area.
HOLIDAY SHOPPING ON
THE WEB
(Basic Internet Class or some knowledge of computers and the Internet
required)
Avoid busy malls and long check-out lines - Shop online for the holidays!
What you will learn in this class:
How to find your favorite store's website.
How to search hundreds of mail-order catalogs not previously available online
Tips for safe e-shopping
(No previous experience necessary)
What you will learn in this class:
This beginning computers class introduces students to the different parts of the computer.
Students will learn to identify the monitor, keyboard, hard drive, and mouse.
Students will practice using the mouse
learn to turn the computer
on/off.
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS II
What you will learn in this class:
Overview of the basic components of Microsoft Windows, including the desktop, the start menu, icons, and the taskbar.
How to use both the left and right mouse buttons and why BOTH buttons are important in using the Windows operating system.
How to personalize your computer by using interesting wallpaper and screensavers.
Patrons
will have opportunity to practice using the concepts that are presented in
the class.
INTRODUCTION TO SEARCH ENGINES
(Basic Internet
Class or some knowledge of computers and the Internet
required)
What you will learn in this class:
(Basic Internet Class or some knowledge of computers and the Internet required)
Learn how to use Ebay to shop for products.
This introductory lesson covers what you need to know about Ebay before you buy.
The class does not cover selling products.
[Class
Handout]
(Basic Internet Class or some knowledge of
computers and the Internet required)
Legal information is available online and this class will help you learn how to find it.
What you will learn in this class:
How to find Federal and State legislative information (including current and past bills drafted in the General Assembly)
How to find state agency regulations
How to search both state and federal codes and find legal opinions
How to find information on environmental law, labor law, insurance law, intellectual property law, and probate law
How to use the library's online databases to find legal information.
(Basic Internet Class or some knowledge of computers and
the Internet required)
What you will learn in this class:
(Basic Internet Class or some knowledge of computers and the Internet
required)
Looking for a good book to read for yourself or your book group? This is the place to start!
What you will learn in this class:
How to find a new favorite book
How to get discussion questions for book groups
How to get book reviews, author information, and all kinds of book-related information
[class
handout]
(Basic Internet Class or some knowledge of computers and the Internet
required)
SeniorNavigator.com, Virginia's award-winning Web site, provides for more than 18,000 health and senior resources.
What you will learn in this class:
The many resources available from the SeniorNavigator.com Web site
Practice searching for information about health and aging issues, financial concerns, housing and health facilities, and legal questions.
How to find housing, health and assisted living facilities in Virginia
How to find exercise programs, support groups, and activities in your community
[Class
Handout]
(Basic Internet Class or some knowledge of computers and the Internet
required)
What
you will learn in this class:
How to search all the world's products in one place using Google's froogle feature
(Basic Internet Class or some knowledge of
computers and the Internet required)
Be your own travel agent this year: make your plans online!
What you will learn in this class:
(Basic Internet
Class or some knowledge of computers and the Internet required)
What
you will learn in this class:
(Basic Internet Class or some knowledge of computers and the Internet
required)
Explore the world of online food and entertaining.
What you will learn in this class:
How to find recipes for all occasions
Where to get tips on entertaining
How to view some popular culinary magazines online
How to search for restaurants online
[Class
Handout]
(Basic Internet Class or some knowledge of computers and the Internet
required)
What you will learn in this class:
How to access WRL's
online subscription databases from in the library and remotely
Highlights of
several databases, including BigChalk, EbscoHost, and Gale InfoTrac
How to do a basic
search in several of the library's databases
How to refine a
search to get better results
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