Computer and Internet Classes

As a continuing public service to the Alliance area, Rodman Public Library offers classes on the basics of computers and the Internet. These free classes are held in the Main Library. Space is limited for our popular hands-on computer classes and registration is required.

Topics vary from session to session and details on upcoming classes can be found below. Class topics include how to find information on the Internet quickly and efficiently, how computers work, how to use a word processor, digital photography, and how to use Windows.

Computer Help Blog

The Systems Department is now offering a blog to help keep you informed of hints and tips to help keep you up-to-date with what's happening with computers and security matters. You can view it at www.rodmanlibrary.com/blog. An RSS feed is available for your feed reader (My Yahoo! or iGoogle for example) and you can register on the blog to make comments.

Have a computer question? Stop in for one of our open lab sessions held the first Friday of each month and ask one of our Systems staff. We are also available by appointment to help you solve your computer-related issues. Call 330-821-2665 x101 to schedule a time.

Registration Information for hands-on classes

Details and descriptions of computer classes

All classes are free of charge and open to the general public. Class times are at 10:00 a.m. unless otherwise noted.

For a complete schedule and class descriptions, go to www.rodmanlibrary.com or pick up a brochure from the Main Library or the Carnation Mall Branch.

Those attending may want to plan on spending some extra time after the classes to browse the Library's collection of materials on computers and the Internet. Computers are also available in the Library for registered patrons to use free of charge.

Follow the links below to sites mentioned in the classes

Creating Web Pages
Finding Things on the Internet
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) About Computers
Mouse Tutorials
- Scranton Public Library's Mouse Tutorial
- TLN Technology Committee's New User Tutorial- Mouse
Privacy on the Internet
- Protecting Your PC from Viruses (Adobe Acrobat)
- Steps to Privacy Online (Adobe Acrobat)
Rodman Public Library Bookmarks
Using E-Mail
- Free E-Mail
- Netiquette
Using the Library's Catalog
Basic Windows and Microsoft Word Tutorial (Adobe Acrobat)

Is your home computer safe from harm?

CERT, the computer security agency, has issued some helpful information specifically for home users. Everyone should be aware of the risks of viruses that can attack your computer via e-mail but did you know that if your computer is attached to the Internet via cable or DSL you should be more conscious of possible attacks against your computer?

Check the following for further information:

Information for New and Home Users - written in easy-to-understand terminology with articles on security, intruder detection, and file authentication.
Continuing Threats to Home Users
Home Network Security

For further information call
Rodman Public Library
330-821-2665