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Tuesday,
November 6
Investment information on the Web
Free, comprehensive information on a myriad
of financial topics is at your fingertips. This workshop introduces
students to financial portals such as Yahoo! Finance,
MSN Money, Marketwatch, and
Morningstar.com. These
websites
present company profiles, financial reports, securities valuation,
screeners, trading statistics, and insider trading. Stock rating
services are also examined, as well as web-based financial letters
such as Dow Theory Letters. |
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| Tuesday
- Thursday, November 13 - 15
Computer basics for paper-and-pencil people
This three-part class offers interactive
demonstrations and hands-on practice in a small group setting.
The emphasis is on understanding computer functionality and
navigation from turning on the switch to Internet use.
part I introduces computer hardware and
operating systems;
part II focuses on navigation through standard
computer programs and how to create a Word document;
part III takes students to the Internet
via the Library home page.
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Wednesday,
November 28
"I think I read it in a magazine ..."
This class is for those of us who cannot find
an article we know we just read, or those of us who have an
interest in more information on a particular topic. Learn how
to find articles from a database (of nearly fifteen million
articles! ) that covers current events, popular culture, arts
and sciences, sports, hobbies, health and business. |
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Thursday,
December 6
How to find what you really want: effective Internet
searching
Assisted by the searcher's best friend, the
logical Mr. Boole, learn how to create effective search strategies
that will allow you to pinpoint the precise information that
you need. You will learn how to use search engines, subject
directories, and navigate the "deep web". |
Tuesday,
December 11
Be a savvy consumer of health information
People are increasingly turning to the Internet
for answers to questions about their health. Learn about authoritative
websites that are trustworthy, provide up-to-date information
as you look for a doctor, evaluate medications, find a support
group, watch a video in preparation for surgery, and more. |
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Friday,
December 14
Email
: do the 'write' thing online |
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Especially
for people who use more than one computer, travel frequently,
or do not own their own computer, this class will help you set
up a free email account that you can use anywhere in the world
that provides an Internet connection and a web browser supporting
graphics. Learn how to compose, send, reply to, and attach files
to email messages utilizing Windows Live Hotmail,
the world's largest provider of free, web-based email service,
Gmail, Google's free service, or Yahoo!
Mail. |
| LOCATION
AND TIME: |
All
November-December classes meet
from 10:00 to 11:30 am
in the 3rd floor Classroom. |
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is no waiting list. However, "stand-by" is possible.
On the day of class, members may
be admitted five minutes
after class has commenced, if someone
does not show up. |
ADVANCE
REGISTRATION IS
REQUIRED
Phone: 415-393-0102 Email:
reference@milibrary.org
Contact
information (esp. email and daytime phone) is required
for non-members.
CLASSES
ARE OFFERED FREE TO ALL
Funded in part by the Stanley S. Langendorf Educational Program
for Seniors at the Mechanics' Instititute
Revised: October 4, 2007
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