1) Check out Material.
Also if you have an email address to add to your library account please let us know. If we have an email address on file for you, we will also begin sending notices via email regarding your checked out materials.
2)Use the Computer.
All the public use computers in the library will have an automated log-in effective April 9th. You will need to log-in with your card and a PIN from this point on.
It is $1 to replace a lost card, stop at the reception desk and get yours today!
Monday, March 26, 2007
Saturday, March 24, 2007
Yes but, how does this effect ME?
This may not seem like library related news... and maybe it's really more about information technology and advancement. Maybe it's more about immersive learning.
The implications of some of this stuff are almost overwhelming.
I can't seem to stop thinking about this today & just wanted to share. It's kind of overwhelming and staggering and really almost awe-inspiring... all at the same time.
So I wonder. How does this affect you? ...if you think it does at all? (the notion that in 2002 Nintendo spent more than twice as much on research & development as our government did on advancing the education of our children is actually the most mind-boggling statement FOR ME out of that entire video, but maybe that's just me. & I know Nintendo is a business that is looking to generate a profit... but that's also not the point, I think.)
The implications of some of this stuff are almost overwhelming.
I can't seem to stop thinking about this today & just wanted to share. It's kind of overwhelming and staggering and really almost awe-inspiring... all at the same time.
So I wonder. How does this affect you? ...if you think it does at all? (the notion that in 2002 Nintendo spent more than twice as much on research & development as our government did on advancing the education of our children is actually the most mind-boggling statement FOR ME out of that entire video, but maybe that's just me. & I know Nintendo is a business that is looking to generate a profit... but that's also not the point, I think.)
Friday, March 23, 2007
Computer Use: Classes, help desk and more.
The Help Desk in our computer lab is staffed on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 3:15-5:00 if you need some help getting started.
If you have specific questions or would like some one-on-one help that is more involved, please ask about scheduling a half hour "computer tutor" session!
If you can "hunt & peck" on the keyboard and click with your mouse and you can spend some time reading, please visit our "delicious" account for more great links to some super tutorials (as well as other useful, interesting and some just plain fun stuff!) available online. Our delicious account is organized by keywords (or "tags") and these keywords have been bundled into subject headings. If you look under the subject heading "computer:net:education" there are keywords for tutorials and more. You can practice some "Mousercize" to sharpen your mouse skills or use the typing tutor to hone those keyboarding skills. You might also read through some of the Learn the'Net tutorials on a variety of subjects from setting up an email account to setting up an RSS feed reader (for instance, using google reader to get all your favorite news, blogs and anything else with an "RSS" feed sent straight to your reader. It's like email for everything you read & do on the 'net).
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Our next computer class is March 28th from 10:00am-11:30am. The class will be on using search engines to find information on the Internet. The focus will be on using Google and some of the other fun features of Google. Some basic computer knowledge is required (mouse use and basic keyboarding skills), however the class is aimed towards a beginning user. Cost is $5.00 to reserve your seat. (update 3/23 this class is full)
If you have specific questions or would like some one-on-one help that is more involved, please ask about scheduling a half hour "computer tutor" session!
If you can "hunt & peck" on the keyboard and click with your mouse and you can spend some time reading, please visit our "delicious" account for more great links to some super tutorials (as well as other useful, interesting and some just plain fun stuff!) available online. Our delicious account is organized by keywords (or "tags") and these keywords have been bundled into subject headings. If you look under the subject heading "computer:net:education" there are keywords for tutorials and more. You can practice some "Mousercize" to sharpen your mouse skills or use the typing tutor to hone those keyboarding skills. You might also read through some of the Learn the'Net tutorials on a variety of subjects from setting up an email account to setting up an RSS feed reader (for instance, using google reader to get all your favorite news, blogs and anything else with an "RSS" feed sent straight to your reader. It's like email for everything you read & do on the 'net).
I am library_grl on del.icio.us Add me to your networkOur next computer class is March 28th from 10:00am-11:30am. The class will be on using search engines to find information on the Internet. The focus will be on using Google and some of the other fun features of Google. Some basic computer knowledge is required (mouse use and basic keyboarding skills), however the class is aimed towards a beginning user. Cost is $5.00 to reserve your seat. (update 3/23 this class is full)
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Overdue fines--questions?
We do not charge daily fines, however borrowing privileges will be blocked if items are overdue. If an item is overdue beyond 28 days, we will charge for the full replacement cost plus a $5.00 processing fee for each item overdue. If the item is not returned after an additional 28 day period, there will be an additional $5.00 fee and the account may be referred to a collection agency.
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