Bowman and Handley Libraries: Computer workshops are offered monthly, limit six people per workshop. Some class days may be changed due to instructor availability. Advanced registration required.

Workshop schedule at Bowman or Handley for March & April 2013 workshops
See below for course descriptions.

For Bowman Library workshops, call 540 869-9000, ext. 203.
For Handley Library, workshops, call 540 662-9041, ext. 19.

Course Descriptions.

Getting to Know the Computer – Bowman Library & Handley Library
Class will cover the basics about the computer. Attendees will learn parts of the computer, use of the mouse, and various keyboard functions. 90 minutes. Attendees must have a Handley Regional Library card and be able to use a mouse.

Online Database Searching – Bowman Library only
Class will cover Find It Virginia and other subscription databases, including business, medical, scholarly, and general informational databases. Attendees will learn to access and search these databases. 90 minutes. Attendees must have a Handley Regional Library card and completed MS Word and Internet classes.

Basic E-Mail – Handley Library and Bowman Library
Class will cover setting up e-mail accounts, sending e-mail, and tips on spotting viruses. 90 minutes. Attendees must have a Handley Regional Library card and be able to use a mouse.

Introduction to the Internet – Handley Library and Bowman Library
Class will cover the basics of Internet searching and search engines. 90 minutes. Attendees must have a Handley Regional Library card and have basic computer skills, i.e. mousing.

Beginning MS Word – Bowman Library and Handley Library
Class will cover the basics of Microsoft Word. Attendees will learn how to set up, save, and print documents. 90 minutes. Attendees must have a Handley Regional Library card and be able to use a mouse.

Basic MS Excel – Handley Library and Bowman Library
Class will cover the basics of Microsoft Excel. Attendees will learn a practical application for Excel, such as basic spreadsheet setup. 2 hours. Attendees must have a Handley Regional Library card and be proficient in MS Word.

Basic MS PowerPoint – Bowman Library only
Class will cover the basics of the Microsoft PowerPoint program. Attendees will learn how to create a simple PowerPoint presentation. 90 minutes. Attendees must have a Handley Regional Library card and be familiar with Microsoft Office.

Basic MS Publisher – Bowman Library only
Class will cover the basics of the Microsoft Publisher program. Attendees will learn how to create publications including simple flyers, calendars, and greeting cards. 90 minutes. Attendees must have a Handley Regional Library card and be proficient in MS Word.

Basic MS Access - Bowman Library only
Class will cover the basics of Microsoft Access. Attendees will learn to create relational databases using tables. A brief introduction of forms, reports, and queries will follow. Class time: 90 minutes. Attendees must have a Handley Regional Library card and be proficient in MS Word. Familiarity with MS Excel is recommended.

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Getting to Know the Computer – Bowman Library & Handley Library Class will cover the basics about the computer. Attendees will learn parts of the computer, use of the mouse, and various keyboard functions. 90 minutes. Attendees must have a Handley Regional Library card and be able to use a mouse.

Basic E-Mail – Handley Library and Bowman Library Class will cover setting up e-mail accounts, sending e-mail, and tips on spotting viruses. 90 minutes. Attendees must have a Handley Regional Library card and be able to use a mouse.

Basic MS Excel – Handley Library and Bowman Library Class will cover the basics of Microsoft Excel. Attendees will learn a practical application for Excel, such as basic spreadsheet setup. 2 hours. Attendees must have a Handley Regional Library card and be proficient in MS Word.

Getting to Know the Computer – Bowman Library & Handley Library
Class will cover the basics about the computer. Attendees will learn parts of the computer, use of the mouse, and various keyboard functions. 90 minutes. Attendees must have a Handley Regional Library card and be able to use a mouse.

Basic E-Mail – Handley Library and Bowman Library
Class will cover setting up e-mail accounts, sending e-mail, and tips on spotting viruses. 90 minutes. Attendees must have a Handley Regional Library card and be able to use a mouse.

Basic MS Excel – Handley Library and Bowman Library
Class will cover the basics of Microsoft Excel. Attendees will learn a practical application for Excel, such as basic spreadsheet setup. 2 hours. Attendees must have a Handley Regional Library card and be proficient in MS Word.