Digital Resources Training:
New!
eBooks • Online Databases
Intro to eBooks: Learn how to browse, borrow, hold, download
Mac Computer & Digital Media Lab Classes
and return electronic books from NPL’s OverDrive platform. Demonstration will include modeling on a PC with several devices available for practice. Feel free to bring your own eReader or mobile device. A Norfolk Public Library card and PIN are required. Tue., Jan. 13 Slover Library 10 AM Tue., Jan. 13 Pretlow Anchor Branch 2 PM Thu., Jan. 15 Larchmont Branch 1 PM Tue., Jan. 20 Slover Library 1:30 PM Tue., Jan. 27 Slover Library 5 PM Wed., Feb. 11 Slover Library 10 AM Wed., Feb. 18 Slover Library 1:30 PM Wed., Feb. 25 Slover Library 5:30 PM Thu., Mar. 12 Slover Library 10 AM Tue., Mar. 17 Pretlow Anchor Branch 2 PM Thu., Mar. 19 Larchmont Branch 1 PM Thu., Mar. 19 Slover Library 1 PM Wed., Mar. 25 Slover Library 5:30 PM
Intro to Using the Mac: This class is for people who are
New!
Intro to Photoshop: Learn the essentials of Photoshop.
NPL Databases Classes
A Norfolk Public Library card and PIN are required. Classes are in the Slover Library Computer Training Lab (lower level). Call (757) 664-7323 to register for these classes.
Gale Databases: Learn how to access free 24/7 online resources and information for educational, professional, and personal interests. Tue., Jan. 13 12:30 PM Wed., Feb. 11 12:30 PM Thu., Mar. 19 3:30 PM
NPL Catalog and Webpage Searching: Learn how to
search the NPL website and use the online catalog. Tue., Jan. 13 3 PM Thu., Mar. 12 12:30 PM
Business eResources: Get assistance with online job
searching, resume writing, test preparation, and more. Tue., Jan. 20 10 AM
NewsBank: With downsizing of printed publications for news, online
choices have become more important. Learn what is available and how to access online news, both current and historical, 24/7. Tue., Jan. 27 3:30 PM Thu., Apr. 2 10 AM
Oxford eResources: Learn how to use the Oxford English
Dictionary (OED) Online, Oxford Biblical Studies Online (OBSO), the Oxford Reference Library, and how to navigate the Oxford African American Studies Center. Tue., Jan. 20 12 PM Wed., Feb. 18 11:30 AM Wed., Mar. 25 11:30 AM
Oxford’s Very Short Introductions: View concise
introductions to a wide range of subjects. Watch a demonstration and learn how to maneuver through the various topics. Wed., Feb. 25 4 PM
new to Apple computers and the OS X operating system. Prerequisites: Basic computer, mouse, and typing skills. Classes are in the Slover Library 4th Floor Mac Lab. Space is limited. Call (757) 431-7446 to register. Classes are 11 AM - 12 PM on: Thu., Mar. 5 Fri., Jan. 23 Thu., Mar. 19 Fri., Jan. 30 Wed., Apr. 8 Thu., Feb. 5 Tue., Apr. 21 Thu., Feb. 19
TECHNOLOGY CLASSES @ Norfolk Public Library January-April 2015
Digital Media Classes Prerequisites for all Digital Media Lab classes: Basic Mac OS X computer, mouse, and typing skills. No background is needed for programs. Classes are held in the Slover Library Digital Media Lab. Space is limited. Call (757) 431-7446 to register. We move at a relatively fast pace in order to cover as much material as possible. Classes are 10 AM - 12:30 PM on: Tue., Feb. 3 Fri., Feb. 13 Wed., Feb. 4 Tue., Mar. 17 Fri., Feb. 6 Tue., Mar. 24 Tue., Feb. 10 Tue., Mar. 31 Wed., Feb. 11 Tue., Apr. 14
Computer Training Internet • Email • Social Media Microsoft Office Programs (inside)
Digital Resources Training eBooks • Online Databases (on back)
Intro to Lightroom: Learn the basics of image editing.
Classes are 10 AM - 12:30 PM on: Tue., Mar. 3 Wed., Mar. 18 Wed., Mar. 4 Wed., Apr. 1 Fri., Mar. 6 Wed., Apr. 15 Tue., Mar. 10 Wed., Apr. 29 Fri., Mar. 13
Intro to InDesign: This beginner class covers the
essentials of InDesign. Classes are 10 AM - 12:30 PM on: Tue., Feb. 17 Fri., Mar. 20 Wed., Feb. 18 Fri., Mar. 27 Fri., Feb. 20 Fri., Apr. 3 Tue., Feb. 24 Fri., Apr. 17 Wed., Feb. 25 Tue., Apr. 28 Fri., Feb. 27
Intro to Illustrator: Learn the basics of Adobe Illustrator. Class is 10 AM - 12:30 PM on: Fri., Apr. 24 Intro to Graphics Tablets: Learn how to work with a
graphics tablet (also known as a drawing tablet). This class focuses on basic functions and drawing programs. Classes are 2 hours on: Wed., Mar. 11 10 AM Tue., Apr. 7 10 AM Wed., Mar. 25 1 PM Wed., Apr. 22 1 PM
Mac Computer & Digital Media Lab Classes (on back)
All Classes are free and open to the public! Registration is required. *Classes are subject to change. • Technology classes are first-come, first-served. Please call the library location offering the class you wish to take to register (except for Mac Computer & Digital Media Lab Classes, call (757) 431-7446 to register, not the Slover Library). • If you register and are late for class, your seat will be given to a stand-by. • To avoid disruption, small children are not allowed in the class. Please arrange for their care during class time. • Slover Library classes will be held in the Computer Training Lab on the lower level. • Mac & Adobe classes will be held at the Slover Library in the 4th floor Mac Lab and the Digital Media Lab. See class descriptions for details. • Classes may be up to 2.5 hours in length (unless noted otherwise).