Computer Services at Tredyffrin Public Library

Computer Tip of the Month

How can I tell if a message is Spam?

Spam emails will try to entice you to open them by promising financial rewards, health products, the latest news or gossip, cheap deals or celebrity pictures. The titles will often have odd misspellings; these are attempts to fool spam detection programs.

The safest course of action is to delete without opening any email you're not expecting, especially if it has an attached file, or if you do not recognize the name or address of the sender.

If you are trying to determine if a message is genuine, try copying the subject line into a search engine such as Google. If other people have mentioned this spam on any web sites, you will see multiple warnings. And, of course, always research a company before you send them any money.

Computer Classes for February 2010

The classroom has 12 computer stations. Overhead projection allows you to follow the instructor’s demonstration. Fees are $10 per class. Register in person at the library or by phoning 610-688-7092. 

Monday Morning Classes (9:45-11:15 AM)

Working with Microsoft Word (rescheduled from January):  February 1  

Learn new features that make Word 2007 different from previous versions. Create, format, and save documents; use the “ribbon” to work with features and functions.

Microsoft Word, Using Mail Merge:  February 8   

Learn to personalize multiple documents by inserting unique information into each document.

Introduction to Microsoft Outlook:  February 15  

We’ll see how Outlook helps you manage your email, contacts, calendar and tasks list.

Thursday Afternoon Classes (3:30-5 PM)

Introduction to Microsoft Excel: February 11  

Learn to create a spreadsheet, enter and format numbers and text, use basic functions and formulas, and create a simple chart.

Intermediate Microsoft PowerPoint:  February 18     

We will create and format a presentation with audio and video features, using animated transitions.

Social Networking via Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter:  February 25  

We’ll examine the phenomenon of web-based sites for social exchanges and compare these three sites.

Public Internet Computers
Tredyffrin Public Library has 22 high-speed, flat screen computers available to the public in the main library, plus five online catalogue stations. There is also a 12-station computer lab. Downstairs in the Children's Library there are 11 public computers and one online catalogue station.

Paoli Library has four high-speed computers for public use. Internet access is provided by the Chester County Library System’s provider Chesconet. Color and b&w prints are available at low cost.

WiFi
Both libraries are equipped with a wireless network. Notebook/laptop owners are invited to bring their computers to the Library. At the present time, the Library can print only those documents downloaded to a flash drive.

Computer Classes

The computer lab at Tredyffrin Public Library has 12 computer stations with 19”-wide screen monitors, and overhead projection so you can easily follow the instructor’s demonstration.

Facilities

The computer lab is available for rental by community groups and businesses. Rates are $50/hour for non-profit organizations and $100/hour for other entities. For availability, contact Meeting Room Coordinator Diane Sandvik at dsandvik@ccls.org or 610.688.7092, ext. 204.

Need some one-on-one help? Ask a librarian to arrange an appointment for you with one of our staff or computer-savvy volunteers.