Burlington Public Library
  22 Sears Street
  Burlington, MA  01803
Computer Workshops
To sign up for any of our workshops, call the Reference Department at (781) 270-1691.
   

 Need help setting up a free email account?
  Want to set up a free email account but don't know how to get started?  Click HERE to view our "how to" brochure.  Still need more help? Do you already have a Yahoo! email account but want to learn more about it?  Stop by the Reference desk or call us at 781-270-1961 to set up an appointment with a librarian.
   

 Health Care Information on the Internet
  Attendees will learn how to evaluate online health resources for their authority, objectivity, and timeliness. Various consumer health web sites and portals will be presented, including physician directories, tutorials, and newsgroups.  Future sessions of this workshop will be held on different days of the week and at various times during the day.
 
Workshop participants must be comfortable with using the Internet.
 


Wednesday March 26, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m
Tuesday May 13, 2008 from 7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.

Online Database Workshop
  Did you know that in our databases you will find...
  • Thousands of magazine articles available in full text?
  • Articles going back to 1980 from The Boston Globe and The Herald that can be accessed with no fee?
  • Practice exams such as civil service, SAT, GRE and many others?
  • A children's encyclopedia and other resources to help your child with homework?
  • Company information and sales leads?
  • Biographical information on just about anyone?
  • Online language courses?
  • Book reviews and information to help figure out what to read next?

This free workshop presents an overview of the online databases available. Participants will learn how to access the databases and determine which database is best for their needs. Basic searching techniques are covered.

Workshop participants must be able to use a mouse.

 


Friday March 28, 2008 from 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Tuesday May 20, 2008 from 7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.

   

 Learn to use the Library Catalog in Just One Hour
 

This workshop will teach users how to search for books, videos, CDs and other library materials that are available in Burlington and the other libraries in our consortium. Attendees will also learn how to access library accounts, place holds, and renew items. Workshop participants must be able to use a mouse. Future sessions of this workshop will be held on different days of the week and at various times during the day.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 from 7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.

Beginning in May, the Library Catalog Workshop will be taught as a one-on-one lesson. Call or come to the second floor Reference desk to set up a time to meet with Librarian Marnie Smith.
   

Navigating the Net 1
 

The Internet offers a wealth of free and useful information and this class will get you started in learning how to access it. Participants will learn what the Internet is, about web pages and browsers, how to “surf,” how to look at web pages critically, and where to go for reliable information. Participants will be introduced to search engines and will gain practice in searching Google.

Workshop participants MUST be able to use a mouse. This is a beginners workshop and is geared for those with little or no Internet experience.

   
 

Wednesday April 2, 2008 from 1:15 - 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 from 1:15 - 2:30 p.m.

   
Navigating the Net 2
 

Burlington Public Library is offering a continuation of our popular introductory Navigating the Net 1 workshop. Navigating the Net 2 builds on the knowledge gained in Navigating the Net 1.

Make the Internet work for you to make life easier. Look up a phone number, get directions, read the newspaper. Look up movies. Look up your favorite television program. See how your favorite teams are doing. Learn more about finding information with Google and about other search engines. 

Participants should have taken Navigating the Net 1 or should know the basics of moving around the Internet, and MUST be able to use a mouse.

   
 

Wednesday April 16, 2008 from 1:15 - 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday June 25, 2008 from 1:15 - 2:30 p.m.

   
  IMPORTANT - Class participants MUST be able to use a mouse. If you need help learning to use a mouse, speak to a reference librarian: we have tutorials and other sources that can help.
   
  All workshops will be held on the first floor of the library in the Youth Services Department. All computer workshops are FREE but you must register in advance by calling the Reference Department at (781) 270-1691