"my del.icio.us library"

You may or may not have noticed this title on our homepage. In either case, it's a place you should check out. Del.icio.us is considered a "social networking site." It allows users to store and share sites they have bookmarked. As I come across websites on the 'net that others have recommended, or that seem fun or interesting or useful--I will save them to our del.icio.us library. I currently have about 350 websites stored there. The sites are organized in our account by "tags" or "keywords" which you will see as a long list or a "cloud" (big clump of words together :) on the right hand side.
If you are looking for sites specific to Cheboygan, or Michigan--you might want to click on either of those tags. Links to the Cheboygan News and other city & county sites are in this list. If you click on the tag "cheboygan:entertainment" you will be led to a list of sites to places such as the Opera House or one that will show you what movies are playing at 6 area theaters.
I've also found many great sites that include tutorials on different topics related to computers and the internet. These sites are stored under the tag "tutorials" or "howto." You may be looking for a walk-through on setting up an email account, or wondering how to send an attachment with email, or something more complex like how to use Photoshop--chances are, there is a tutorial for you on that list.

I have checked out or played with most of the sites that I've bookmarked. If there's something special to say about it, beyond the title & brief comments included--I make note of that in the comments portion of each shared link. Sometimes I leave myself a note "to look at later" & I try to get back to these, but do occasionally forget. :)

This is just a really great place to begin if you are looking for something on the 'net. If you can't find a site on my list that you think is worth sharing, leave a comment. I'm always looking for new sites!

Computer Class & Tutoring

Our next computer class will be held on Wednesday, April 25th from 10:00am-11:30 am. The cost is $5 to reserve your seat as space is limited. You must sign up in person at the library reception desk.
This class will consist of a discussion with some hands-on particpation on the topic of "web2.0". Web2.0 is the latest 'net buzzword & encompasses the trend towards web-based, interactive technology. Just a few of the sites that are considered "web2.0" include flickr, blogger, wikipedia, del.icio.us, myspace and even Amazon and eBay. Many of the sites that you might think of as "social networking" sites are considered web2.0.
This class is designed for the intermediate user who has an awareness of the Internet and what's out there, as well as a specific notion of what they might like to do. For instance you might be interested in setting up a build a family web-site or simply interested in how to upload pics and share them on the web. If you want to get more out of your "web" experience this is the place to start! To participate in this class, you should have an email address & know how to use it.

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Most of our classes, even those geared toward a "beginner" do require some basic knowledge and ability to navigate on a computer and on the Internet. If you are at a *very* basic, beginner level & would like to get started, please fill out an application at the reception desk for a 30 minute session with our "computer tutor."

Closed for Good Friday

We will be closed Friday, April 6, 2007 in honor of Good Friday. We will re-open on Saturday for "business as usual" at 10am. Enjoy your holiday!