Computers and Electronic Resources

BASIC 6 hour class (Spring)

A. Technology and Internet Use Policies

B. Overview of Current Hardware and Software used by Public Libraries

C. File Structure

D. Searching Strategies

E. Use of statewide databases

F. Web 2.0

Upon completing this class, students will have knowledge of:

• standard components of a technology plan and internet use policies

• computer terminology and the latest in library technology

• techniques for effective file management and retrieval of computer-based data

• basic searching skills to find information on the world wide web and the statewide databases

• resources available to libraries through the statewide databases

• social networking