Technology Training Center

The mission of the Training Center is to create an environment in which Greenwich Library staff and patrons can empower themselves with a practical understanding of current technology.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
ABOUT TECHNOLOGY TRAINING CENTER
TRAINING CENTER RESOURCES
INTERNET POLICY AND PROCEDURES

PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

Computer/Internet Skills

Greenwich Library’s Technology Training Center offers hands-on programs and demonstrations to teach computer basics, software programs, Internet searching skills and library resources.

Basic Internet

This session covers Internet background, some basic Web navigational skills, and a short tour of Greenwich Library's Web site. Sessions have been designed with the novice in mind. No previous Internet experience needed.

NetSearch - Using Search Engines

Want to know how to find information on the Internet? Learn tips and tricks for tracking down information on the Web. Learn to search using three different tools: a directory (Yahoo), search engine (Google) and a metasearch engine (Metacrawler). Some computer and Internet experience necessary.

The Good the Bad and the Ugly--Evaluating a Web Page

Learn how to avoid "cyber trash" and find treasure on the Internet!
Tips and techniques for evaluating materials found on the Internet. Come to this session if you plan on using the Internet as one of your research resources--there is a vast amount of information on the Internet--some good, some bad, and some really ugly. Learn how to tell the difference! Some computer and Internet experience necessary.

Some Examples of sites that illustrate evaluation issues

Email Basics

Learn how to set up a free email account; how to compose, send and receive email.

Google Basics

Learn how Google works and how to perform basic searches to access relevant websites. Use Google to find news, images, maps, companies and information. Although Google is a search engine, this program explores other aspects.

Google Extras

Beyond basics, beyond searching, explore Google Earth, Google Labs, Google Apps, and Google's digitization program.

Greenwich Library Resources

Greenwich Library Web Site

This session features a Library Web site tour, focusing on the links our librarians have chosen in a number of different subject areas. This is your chance to experience the best of what the Internet has to offer. Some computer and Internet experience necessary.

Manage Your Library Account Online

Learn to use your library card online to access your library account. Keep track of checked out materials and dates due; renew items and request materials.

Databases @ Your Library

Greenwich Library has over 80 databases for health, business & industry, art & antiques, genealogy, music, downloadable audio books, government, education, science, general reference and newspaper/magazine information. Our Greenwich Library staff will provide hands on introduction and practice on one database per session.

Greenwich Time Index

Greenwich Library has the only full archive of the Greenwich Time. Learn to access the Greenwich Time Index and search for articles on database and microfilm in a collection that goes back to the late 1800's Greenwich Time. Articles are available online, microfilm and in print at Greenwich Library. The Greenwich Time is a great source to find marriages, obituaries and local history information.

OverDrive

Learn how to browse, select and download from our online collection of audiobooks and ebooks.

Spotlight Online...

Spotlight Online is a series of public programs that introduce library users to free online services and applications. These programs cover news & entertainment, personalizing home pages, photosharing, self publishing, social networking, shopping on line, downloading music and video files, organizing book collections, subscribing to podcasts and RSS feeds, jobs and career resources and more.
Classes are offered Mondays at 2 p.m. and presented by library staff.

30-90 min

indeed

Indeed is a free online search engine for jobs. Search for job listings from thousands of websites, job boards, newspapers, associations and company career pages.

OpenTable

A free website that allows you to make restaurant reservations throughout the U.S. search by state, city, neighborhood, type of restaurant, cost, etc. You can even send invitations to friends.

YouTube

A free video sharing website which lets users upload, view and share video clips.

iTunes

Download music and podcast. Import your CDs into digital files on your computer. Organize your music collection and create playlists.

Flickr

A free online photo management that allows you to organize your photos and share them with family and friends.

Family Blogs

Learn how to set up a blog (short for "Web log") that allows a group to share a running log of events and personal insights with family members.

LinkedIn is a free online network that connects business professionals. Find potential clients, be found for business opportunites, search for jobs and get introduced to other professionals through the people you know.

An Introduction to LinkedIn

Groceries @

Find your store online, subscribe to email circulars, fill out your grocery list online and more...

Blurb

Free bookmaking software that allows you to add photos and text to create bookstore quality books.

Free TV

in2TV and hulu are two online video services that offer free TV shows, movies and clips.

iGoogle

Create a personalized homepage, add news, weather, sports, etc. Customize with photos, graphics, gadgets and feeds.

LibraryThing

Enter what you’re reading or your whole library; connect with people who read the same things, catalog up to 200 books for free.

Buying on eBay

Learn how to bid and buy on this online auction and shopping website.

MySpace/facebook

Two different social networking websites that offer interactive, user-submitted personal profiles, blogs, groups, photos and more...

Podcasts

Learn how to down load digital media files for playback on portable media players and personal computers. Subscribe to your favorite radio shows.

RSS feeds

RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds bring automatically updated information straight to your desktop. You can monitor news, blogs, job listings, personals, and classifieds.

IMDB

The Internet Movie DataBase is an extensive resource for all things film. Check show times and plot synopsis for currently playing movies. Find biographical information on favorite actors, writers and directors.

Special Presentations

Library Staff with expertise in a particular field of technology highlight tools and applications for patrons and staff.

Adaptive Technologies at Greenwich Library

An overview of Kurzweil, Optelec, and additional resources we have for patrons with special needs.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

View the Technology Training Center's Program Schedule in the Evanced Calendar.

ABOUT TECHNOLOGY TRAINING CENTER

The primary mission of the Technology Training Center is to create an environment in which Library staff and patrons can empower themselves with a practical understanding of current technology.

Goals of the Technology Training Center are:

to be a valuable technological resource to all participants regardless of their level of knowledge of computers and technology;
to provide an environment in which participants will feel comfortable exploring and learning a variety of new technologies;
to provide the technological and intellectual tools necessary to utilize the computer;
to empower participants with a better understanding of today's technology;
to integrate the participant's lives with technology in an effort to better prepare them for today's and tomorrow's library environment.

Technology Training Center program dates and times can be found on Greenwich Library's Web site. Look for programs throughout the year on databases, technologies and library resources.

Classes are limited to 18 participants. To register for a class or to contact the Technology Training Center, call (203) 625-6508 or email Training Center staff

Jasmine Posey, Training Librarian
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Michele Martin, Assistant Training Librarian
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