|
Name |
Description |
|
AFI Catalog |
Enhance your movie I.Q. with
the American Film Institute. Find detailed
information on feature films produced from
1893 to 1970, including AFI's Top 10 Films
list for 2000-2005. |
|
Business Resources |
Explore resources on business
information and topics. |
|
Catalog Searching |
Learn how to effectively use
the library's catalog and online resources. |
|
Computer Basics |
Hands-on
introduction to computers. Learn how to use
a mouse and keyboard, work with Windows and
basic computer terms. |
|
Computer Basics II: Windows |
Continued hands-on
introduction to computers. Learn to
work with Windows and multi-tasking. |
|
Digital Image Editing |
Learn how to edit digital
images using free web-based applications. |
|
Email
for
Beginners |
Learn to compose and send an email, attach a
file, and modify your address book. Familiarity with
using a mouse, keyboard, scrollbar and web
browser are necessary. |
|
Excel
I |
This introductory class will cover how
to format cells and manipulate data to
create simple spreadsheets. |
|
Excel
II |
Go beyond the basics. Create
advanced formulas, multi-level data sorts,
work with several worksheets, and more. |
|
Files & Folders |
Introduction to files &
folders: store, organize, move, and backup
you work more efficiently. |
|
Film & TV Resources |
Overview of library and
online resources for film and television. |
|
Finding
Articles with InfoTrac
OneFile |
Retrieve articles from
hundreds of popular periodicals & academic
journals using the Infotrac database. |
Foundation
Directory Online Professional |
Introduction to this updated
Foundation Center directory to foundations
and non-profit grant recipients. |
|
Imagine Santa Monica |
Explore the Library's historic
images of the Santa Monica Bay area online. |
|
Internet for Beginners |
Learn how to navigate a web browser, locate
information, evaluate online sources and
print web pages. Experience using
Windows
recommended. |
|
Internet
Security |
Learn how
to best protect yourself and your computer
from threats such as: viruses, spyware, and
scams. |
|
Introduction to Cloud Computing |
Free Web-based
and portable applications can keep you mobile. |
|
JobNow |
Learn about
JobNow, a new library resource that offers
live online job coaching, resume assistance,
and more. |
|
Job
Search Resources |
Explore
resources to help you research careers,
develop job skills and find employment. |
|
Keyboarding Practice |
Hands-on practice with
Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing for those
with little or no keyboard experience. |
|
More
Internet Searching |
For experienced
Internet users who may have difficulty
finding exactly what they want. Find out
about search engines, databases, subject
guides and indexes. |
|
Music
Resources Online |
Overview of Library and free,
legal online music resouces. |
|
News
Resources |
Learn how to search for news
on the Internet and the Library databases. |
|
Online
Job Applications |
Explore job search websites,
career resources, and learn how to apply for
jobs online.. |
|
Online Photo Sharing |
Learn to edit and upload your digital
images. This is a great way to share
your images with friends and family. |
|
Other Libraries |
Discover the
public, academic, legal, museum, and other
libraries of West LA with tips for online
and in-person use. |
|
PowerPoint I |
Create professional looking
multimedia presentations with special
effects & graphics. |
|
PowerPoint II |
More fun tips & tricks to
jazz up your multimedia presentations. |
|
ProQuest
Newspapers |
Find articles from the LA
Times, NY Times, and other
major
newspapers in this
database. |
|
Reading Group Resources |
Find online resources for
book discussion questions, reviews,
criticism & author bios. |
|
Resume Resources |
Advice, resources, and tips
on how to create a winning resume. |
|
Saving &
Printing |
Tips on saving & printing
documents and pictures from email, the
Internet and Office. |
|
Social
Networking |
Relationships are important,
at work and in your personal life. Get
an overview of social networking sites. |
|
Word I |
Learn how to edit,
save and print documents. Creating simple
documents, editing and formatting text,
spell checking and setting margins will be
covered. |
|
Word II |
Explore some of
the advanced features of Word including: how
to customize page setup, use templates,
insert symbols, images and more. |
