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Computer
classes taught in the Computer Center of the Hudson
Library & Historical Society are designed to introduce
participants to computers, the Internet, its contents, and its
uses. The Computer
Center is located on the second floor.
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COMPUTER CLASSES
Calendar
Classes will resume in September 2010
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Computer
Tutoring
by Appointment
For More Information Call:
330-653-6658 Ext 1010 |
Please call the library within
48 hours to
cancel if you cannot attend your scheduled class.
Computer classes require a $5 refundable deposit with a 48
hour cancellation requirement for refund. |
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TUTORIALS |
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Do you want to study further
at
your own pace? Check out these websites. |
TECH
WIZARDS
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The Library's IT Department Offers
an open lab service staffed by volunteers to help patrons with
library computers and software.
Click Here if you would
like to Volunteer
or look over other Volunteer Opportunities at
Hudson Library & Historical Society. |
1st Sunday of the Month
1-4 PM Or
otherwise noted on the
Calendar |
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Class Descriptions |
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BASIC
PHOTO EDITING WORKSHOP
Handouts:
Photo Editing Functions
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Photo Formats ;
Setting Up an Account
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Using Photoshop |
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Have you been wanting to
edit the digital photos you’ve taken--to remove the
red eye, to lighten the under-exposed shots, or to
crop out the distracting background--but you don’t
want to spend $$ on purchasing photo-editing
software? This class will cover these basic photo
editing tasks as well as touchup, rotating,
sharpening, and converting to black & white using a
FREE web-based program available at
www.photoshop.com.
Prerequisite: Those who sign up for this class
should have their own email account and be familiar
with uploading and downloading files to/from the
internet. |
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BEGINNING
COMPUTERS-OVERVIEW |
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This class is for the new
computer user or someone who is looking to upgrade
from their older computer.
Tips, tricks, recommendations, reviews and resources
will be part of this hour long presentation. |
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BEGINNING
COMPUTERS-MOUSE BASICS & Beyond the 'Right Click' |
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This class is for the new
computer user. |
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BEGINNING
COMPUTERS-KEYBOARDING & Beyond 'ESC' |
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This class is for the
computer user who would like more practice with they
keyboard and the quick key tips and tricks. |
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BEGINNING COMPUTERS-Internet
Basics |
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This class is for the new
computer user. Learn how to surf safely, how
to keep your computer safe and find out about the
latest software for browsing. |
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BEGINNING COMPUTERS-Files & Folders |
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The computer class is
designed for the new computer user. Learn how to
Save, Search For and Find all of the information
stored on the hard drive and other storage devices
associated with your computer. |
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BEGINNING POWERPOINT
2007 - Overview |
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This class is designed for the computer user who is
familiar with using a computer such as mouse skills;
saving and opening files; cutting & pasting; using
pictures or who has taken the Beginning Computers and/or Beginning Word. PowerPoint is
part of the Microsoft Office suite used for visual
presentations. |
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BEGINNING POWERPOINT
2007 -
Special
Functions |
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This class is designed for
the computer user who is familiar with using
PowerPoint 2007 and would like to learn more about
creating dynamic professional presentations. |
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BEGINNING
WORD 2007 -Overview |
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Learn the basics of Word- This
class is designed for the computer user who is
familiar with using a computer such as: mouse
skills, saving and opening files or has attended the
Beginning Computer series. |
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BEGINNING
WORD 2007-Special Functions |
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Learn about toolbars, the menu bars
and special functions available. This
class is designed for the computer user who is
familiar with Word 2007 and would like to learn
about the additional features. |
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EXCEL 2007: Basics |
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EXCEL 2007: Formulas |
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HOW TO CREATE A HOLIDAY NEWSLETTER IN PUBLISHER 2007 |
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This class will show
you how to use Microsoft Publisher to design your
holiday newsletter. Learn how to place your photos,
insert titles and text boxes on a page layout so
that you have a decorative and informative letter to
send to family and friends! (prerequisite: students
signing up for this class must have taken
"Introduction to Microsoft Publisher" class or have
familiarity with creating/manipulating graphic
objects in Publisher.) |
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INTRODUCTION TO
PUBLISHER
2007 |
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Learn the basics of Publisher--the toolbars, the menu bars; inserting,
deleting, copying, re-sizing, and manipulating text and objects.
Participants will be shown the various applications
of Publisher, a versatile program used for
newsletters, greeting cards, flyers and other
graphic design applications. The prerequisites
are basic mouse skills and some familiarity with
other Microsoft software or have taken the Beginning
Computer series. |
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ORGANIZING
YOUR COMPUTER (& EMAIL) with Windows Explorer
Class Handout |
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Is your computer cluttered? Is your 'Inbox'
overflowing? Have you lost items on your hard
drive or in your email box? This is the class
for you! Participants will be shown how to use
Windows Explorer to organize files and folders on
their computers, plus how to use their 'electronic
filing cabinet' more efficiently. These
organizational skills will also be demonstrated on
how to organize email folder for greater efficiency.
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PHOTOBOOK
Handouts:
Downloadable Themes
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Storybook Creator
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Storybook Creator 3.0 |
Have you been noticing those
hardbound photobooks that make wonderful
keepsakes of memories captured on a
digital camera? Want to make a
photobook of your own with photos of
your precious grandbaby, or your
daughter's dance recital, or your son's
athletic season, or your parents'
wedding anniversary celebration, or some
other special memory? If your answers
are YES, come and learn how you
can become a photobook author using FREE
software! (note: purchase of a photobook
is optional).
Prerequisite: Students should know
how to use a computer, how to access,
open, close, and save files, and how to
use a mouse. Students should bring with
them a CD or thumb drive containing at
least 10 digital photos.
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Computer
classes taught in the Computer Center of the Hudson
Library & Historical Society are designed to introduce
participants to computers, the Internet, its contents, and its
uses.
The Computer
Center is located on the second floor. Class size is
limited. Registration is required by
registering in person at the Reference Desk with a $5/per class
refundable deposit.
If class size is below minimum, the class will be cancelled and
attendees will be notified 3 days to the class.
There is a 48 hour cancellation requirement for the return of
the $5 deposit. |
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