New Mexico State Library

Free Computer Training at NMSL

WHAT:    New Mexico State Library is offering FREE computer training.

WHEN:    SEPTEMBER 12, 13, 14 and SEPTEMBER 26, 27, 28

WHERE:  New Mexico State Library, 1209 Camino Carlos Rey, Santa Fe, NM in the Electronic Classroom

 HOW:      REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.  Seating is limited. To register, call 505-265-0290 in Albuquerque   or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . For registration, include:

 o   your first & last name,

 o   your phone number with area code, and

 o   email address if you have one. 

 o   Indicate which class or classes you’re registering for and include date & time.

 WHO:      The instructors are Sequoia Edwards and Judi Anderson, who most recently have taught class

      with the FastForward New Mexico project.

 Week 1 at NMSL – E-classroom.  Classes are 9 a.m. – noon and 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.

 September 12, 13, 14, 2012.  Registration for the Week 1 classes closes at noon on Monday, Sep. 10, 2012.

 Sep. 12   Morning – Computer Basics part 1 (half day)         Afternoon – Computer Basics part 1 (half day)

 Sep. 13   Morning – Computer Basics part 2 (half day)         Afternoon – Computer Basics part 2 (half day)

 Sep. 14   Morning – Using Word   (half day)                            Afternoon – Open Lab (half day)

 Computer Basics

 Learn the fundamentals of computer use and get hands-on experience with equipment and techniques.  You will learn how to use a mouse, use basic applications, and how to save and retrieve files.

 Using Word

 This class is an introduction to word processing. Students will create two documents, a letter and a brochure, learning how to format text, how to place the text where you want it, and how to cut and paste. They will also learn an easy way to format columns and how to insert a picture.

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 Week 2 at NMSL – E-classroom.  Classes are 9 a.m. – noon and 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.

 September 26, 27, 28, 2012.  Registration for the Week 2 classes closes at noon on Monday, Sep. 24, 2012.

 Sep. 26   Morning – Internet Know-How part 1 (half day)   Afternoon – Internet Know-How part 1 (half day)

 Sep. 27   Morning – Internet Know-How part 2 (half day)   Afternoon – Internet Know-How part 2 (half day)

 Sep. 28   Morning – Computer Security (half day)                 Afternoon – Open Lab (half day)

 Internet Know-How

 What is the internet? What is a browser? How do I find what I need in Google? Learn the answers to these and other questions about the Web. Students will also receive an introduction to email letters and attachments.

 Computer Security

 So you have a computer now but how do you keep it safe? Learn how to use anti-virus software, how to update your computer and its programs, and how to keep your computer running fast.

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 ·        Each class is a half-day (3 hours).  Register for one or more!

 ·        Computers are provided.  Just bring yourself!

Food and drinks are not permitted in the Electronic Classroom For questions, please contact Eleanor Bernau, Continuing Education Coordinator, New Mexico State Library at 800-340-3890 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Sponsored by the New Mexico State Library and made possible by a grant from U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to the New Mexico State Library under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act.