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Information Technology Training Center
Class Descriptions

Pre-Registration is required for all classes.
Please call the 15th of the month to register for the following month's classes.

REFERENCE PHONE NUMBER: (617) 796-1380.
   
Current Class Schedule
   
Basic Skills Classes
Basic PC Knowledge and Skills   Periodical Indexes**
Catalog*   Internet*
Library Tour   Search Engines: An Introduction**
 
Information Literacy Classes*
   
  New Tour!
  State House Library Tour

BASIC SKILLS CLASSES
 
BASIC PC KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Includes identifying the parts of a computer and how to use a mouse.
CATALOG*
Covers searching the online catalog by author, title and keyword, how to limit searches and how to place a request.
PERIODICAL INDEXES*
Introduces participants to the list of options under Periodical Databases and includes basic searching in each of them.
INTERNET*
Covers basic Internet terminology and uses Internet Explorer to visit individual sites, navigate Minuteman's Useful Internet Resources directory and use search engines.

LIBRARY TOUR
Walking tour of the Library (all three floors). please meet at the Reference Desk, first floor.

SEARCH ENGINES, AN INTRODUCTION**
Describes search engines, web directories and other Internet search tools, what they are and when to use each.
INFORMATION LITERACY CLASSES*
 
Information Literacy Classes:  These classes teach skills in the use of print and electronic resources to answer  reference questions or write reports and papers.    Information Literacy Class topics include Genealogy, Appyling for a Job Online, Smart Ways to Choose a Book to Read, Basic Legal Information and Basic Travel Information.

Patrons should complete all the basic skills classes prior to registering for any Information Literacy Classes.
 
NEW TOUR
MASSACHUSETTS STATE HOUSE LIBRARY TOUR
Tour the State House Library located at the State House on Beacon Street in Boston. The tour will be conducted by State House Library staff and will be two hours in length. Meet at Room #341 at the State House.
Please check back here for new class topics! 

* Requires prerequisite of PC Knowledge and Skills class. Students must be comfortable with using the mouse.

** Requires both prerequisites of PC Knowledge and Skills and Internet classes.

Last updated October 18, 2007

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