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Welcome to the
Fletcher Free Library Computer Center!
A Little History.
Over the last 3 years, we have
been busy building one of Burlington’s finest public computer access centers.
With donations and help from IBM of Essex Junction, the Freeman
Foundation, CyberSkillsVT and Team Tech, we now have twelve public computer
stations. All computers have fast access to the Internet and are fully
accessible to Windows 2000 Professional, Word 2000 and Excel 2000.
Come Visit!
The
Computer Center is a busy place, but noticeably quiet. We currently serve about
4,000 computer-users per month and have reference librarians and lab monitors
helping patrons throughout the day. We have recently installed a new
self-reservation software program, PCReservation, allowing patrons to sign up
for a computer at a specific time on their own using the self-reservation
computer. Patrons are now allowed to sign on to the computers two times per day
with a time limit of 30 minutes each time. With the new system in place,
patrons are required to have a Fletcher Free Library Card or a Computer User Card
to sign on to a computer. The Computer User Card is a new card designed for
those who do not live in Burlington but would like to use the Computer Center.
This is a free card and can be obtained at the circulation desk with proper
identification. The Computer User Card does not allow patrons to check out
material. See other Computer
Center rules below.
Here to Help.
Providing help to new
users has been a trademark with us. Staff is frequently stretched thin, but if
we have time we can help set up free
web-based e-mail accounts, search for information, log into subscription based magazine and newspaper databases, and
solve
computer lock-ups.
Computer
Classes.
Our popular computer classes are being
offered again starting February 14, 2009. Free, with a
suggested donation of $3. Pre-registration is required: Sign-up sheets are now
available at the Reference Desk (865.7217).
| Introduction
to Windows
An overview of the operating system environment used by all
Microsoft Windows software programs (Word, Internet Explorer, etc.).
Open software, use the mouse, keyboard, and Window components.
Saturdays,
10-11:30
February 14 and
April 4
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Beginning
Internet
Learn how to use a search engine to find information on the World
Wide Web. Practice visiting
various sites on the Web and learn about the different kinds of
information available.
Mondays,
3-4:30
February
23 and March 16 |
| Introduction
to Word
Get acquainted with the basic elements of the Word window:
toolbars, menus, and icons. Copy
and paste text and pictures; format text, paragraphs and pictures.
Saturdays,
10-11:45
February
21 and
April 11 |
Intermediate
Internet
Learn advanced searching techniques, more about browsers and
blogs, how to download files and work with favorites. Explore the many databases the library subscribes to.
Mondays,
3-4:30
March
2
& 23 and April 20 |
| Intermediate
Word
Create letters, resumes, newsletters by working with Word’s
margin, tab and column features.
Saturdays,
10-11:45
March
28
and May 2 |
Email
Basics
Set
up a free email account using Google. Learn how to open, save and send email,
and store addresses.
Saturday,
10-11:45
March 21 |
| Introduction
to Excel
Learn to use an electronic spreadsheet: Columns, rows, cells,
enter data, and create basic formulas.
Saturdays,
10-11:30
February
28
and
April 18 |
Intermediate Excel
Learn
formula entry, on screen and printed page formatting, freeze pane, and
simple plotting as you create a loan payment schedule.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Excel or familiarity with spreadsheet
concepts,
navigation, and data entry.
SaturdayS,
10-11:30
March 7 & April 25
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Please read our Computer
Workshop Policy Statement:
Because there is limited availability in each
class, the following rules apply to all computer classes at the Fletcher Free
Library:
- A patron is only allowed to repeat the same
class 2 times within two years. After 2 times a patron may only repeat
the class at the discretion of the instructor.
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A patron must call the Library if they are unable to attend a class they
signed up for. If a patron misses 2 or more classes within a year they
will not be permitted to take future classes without instructor approval.
If a patron calls and cancels their participation in a class it is not
counted as a missed class.
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If, in the opinion of the instructor, a class participant's behavior in the
class is detrimental to the learning environment they will not be permitted
to take future classes and may be asked to leave the classroom. This
behavior may include, but is not limited to, the following: Asking
inappropriate questions that are unrelated to the subject matter, taking up
an inordinate amount of the instructor's time, or acting in an aggressive or
hostile manner to class participants or to the instructor.
Adopted by the Library Board of
Commissioners, April 11, 2007 to be put in effect September 2007.
Fletcher Free Library
Computer
Center Rules:
As a courtesy to your fellow computer
users, the following rules will be strictly enforced:
- All Computer Center
users must read and comply with our Internet
Use Policy.
- Signing up with a
barcode that belongs to another user will result in
permanent loss of Library computer privileges.
Refusal to show id or give your name upon request will
result in immediate termination of your computer
session.
- The Computer Center is
for adults and youth in High School.
Computers in the Youth Library are available for youth
in 8th grade or younger.
- You are allowed to sign on to a computer twice a day
for a maximum of 30 minutes each time you sign on.
- Absolutely no food or drink allowed in the
library.
- Portable music devices (walkmans, etc.) are
not permitted.
- Cellular phone use is not permitted in the
library.
- A maximum of two (2) people per computer
station.
- Printing costs are 10¢ per page.
- No viewing or downloading obscene material.
- No unauthorized entry into another computer
or introduction of viruses into any system via the Internet.
- Damage to library equipment, data or
software, disruptive behavior or failure to follow these rules will result in
suspension of computer privileges.
Click
Here to see our Internet Use Policy
Click
Here to see our Wi-Fi Internet Access Agreement
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