Find books, music, movies, and more »
Services
- Adults 50+
- Books and Other Materials
- Computer Classes
- Fife Pierce County Library
- Help
- How to Get Notices from the Library
- Job and Business
- Language Communities
- Library Card
- Meeting Rooms
- Online Services
- Outreach
- Pierce County Library 2030: Facilities Master Plan
- Research Corner
- Reserve a Computer
- Test Proctoring
- Tools for Tough Economic Times
- Adult Education
- Book List - Living on Less
- Book List - Tough Economic Times
- Charities and Community Services
- Cities Within Pierce County
- Clothing Resources
- Computer Classes at Pierce County Library
- Economic Stimulus and Recovery
- Food Resources
- Homeowner Loans and Assistance
- Job Search Links
- Keyboarding and Computer Basics
- Legal Help and Information
- Library Helping in Hard Economic Times
- Personal Money and Finance
- Resume Help
- Shelters and Transitional Housing
- Transportation
- Unemployment
- Utility Assistance
- Wireless Access
Computer Classes
Most classes require familiarity with a mouse and keyboard. Contact your local Pierce County Library to sign up for specific dates and times.
| Class Handouts | Classes |
|
Word Processing -Microsoft Word Beginning Word Processing Using MS Word (PDF 124kb) Word 2003 Instructions (PDF 38kb) Word 2007 Instructions (PDF 39kb) Word Key Points (PDF 98kb) Saving Your Documents Save to a CD (PDF 327kb) Attachments (PDF 196kb) Glossary of E-mail Terms (PDF 73kb) Reading, Replying and Composing E-mails (PDF 159kb) Setting up an E-mail (PDF 297kb) Understanding the Inbox(PDF 56kb) Internet Internet Class Outline (PDF 131kb) Internet Glossary (PDF 67kb) Navigating a Web Page (PDF 181kb) Search Tips for Google (PDF 52kb) Library E-Sources Introduction to Library E-Sources (PDF 82kb) Library E-Source Descriptions (PDF 100kb) Search Tips for ProQuest (PDF 45kb) Social Networking Introduction to Social Networking (PDF 45kb) |
Basic Computers I This computer class for the absolute beginner will familiarize you with basic computer skills and terms. Basic Computers II This computer class for the absolute beginner will familiarize you with basic computer skills and terms. A continuation of Basic Computers I. Beginning Word Processing This class will cover the basics of Microsoft Word. Skills taught will enable users to type, edit, format, print and save text to a storage device such as a floppy disc or pen / flash drive. Beginning Excel Basic introduction to Microsoft Excel, a spreadsheet application. Includes discussion of what spreadsheets are and can be used for. Set up a new worksheet, enter numerical and text data into cells, do simple calculations and formulas. E-mail Basics: Introduction to Gmail This class will show you how you how to set up a free gmail account, explore the gmail inbox, read, reply to, and compose e-mail messages and add an attachment to an e-mail. E-Books, Audiobooks and MP3s Learn how to download and listen to books on your MP3 or iPod. Learn what an e-book is and how to use it. Questions are welcome! Introduction to the Internet This one-hour class is for those who want to learn the basics of the Internet. We will cover understanding the screen and navigating the page, printing, search engines, search tips and how to evaluate information from a Web site. Introduction to Library E-Sources This one-hour class is an introduction to the databases and electronic reference books that Pierce County Library offers access to. Learn how to access magazine and newspaper articles, business information, genealogy tools, auto repair and more from the library or from home. This class is intended for those with at least basic computer skills—able to use a mouse, some familiarity with the Internet. Social Networking This class will discuss online social networking, what it is, how it works and what it can do for you. Whether you want to better promote yourself in the job market, catch up with old friends or stay in better touch with family, this class will help you get started. |