Helpful Guidelines

Morrisson Reeves Library has a computer lab with 14 computers from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. We offer free classes to the public. The classes are listed in order of difficulty and should be considered in sequence.  All computer classes require some familiarity with the computer/typewriter keyboard.

Basic Core Classes:

Introduction to Computers and the Internet
Designed for the non-computer user or for those with limited computer experience. Will identify the parts of the computer system, storage media, and software available in our computer lab at the library. Instructions will include the start-up and shut-down of a computer, using a mouse, how to save to a floppy disc and burn a CD, fundamentals of the Microsoft Windows Operating System, and the basics of using the Internet.

Internet Searching
Covers basic browser usage with examples and fun exercises, including typing web addresses and visiting websites. This session will also show you how to manage your favorite websites and how to use keywords to search on the web.
Prerequisite Class: Intro to Computers

Microsoft Word
Covers the basics of document creation, editing, and formatting. This class will also cover outlining, letter wizard, and callouts. We will be building a resume with “Resume Wizard”. Please bring all the necessary information, including work experience, education background, and references with their address/phone numbers/work position.
Prerequisite Class: Intro to Computers

Advanced Classes:

Microsoft Excel
Learn how to create, edit, format, and print basic spreadsheets. You will also create formulas, use “Autofill”, make charts/graphs, and transfer information from one spreadsheet to another.
Prerequisite Class: Microsoft Word

Microsoft Powerpoint
Create slide show presentations on the computer screen that can be projected for a presentation. Learn to enter text, ClipArt, sounds, and music to make presentation that is enhanced with formatting and transitions.
Prerequisite Class: Microsoft Word

Scanner Basics
Introduces images, files, and file handling. You will learn how to scan images using a flatbed scanner and practice scanning and printing images. Learn how to place scanned pictures on a CD to have access later on.

E-Mail
Learn to use e-mail. We will also set-up e-mail accounts, send and receive e-mail, manage an address book (contacts), and work with attachments (send pictures and documents). Learn the difference between CC and BCC and how to block spam.

Microsoft Access
Learn how to use and create databases, build and manipulate tables, create forms, perform queries, and create reports.
Prerequisite Class: Microsoft Excel

Publisher Basics
Create greeting cards, business cards, flyers, and “MailMerge” award certificates.
Prerequisite Class: Microsoft Word

Advanced Internet Searching
Learn a little about the history of the Internet and how it works. Learn how to effectively search, Boolean logic, and how to make and maintain bookmarks. Enjoy an overview of a wide variety of exciting resources that Morrisson-Reeves Library is creating or buying for you to use, including the card catalog, INSPIRE, Chilton Auto Repair Reference Center, Local History Site, Reference USA business database, and much more.
Prerequisite Class: Internet Searching

REGISTRATION POLICY

Please read before registering for classes!

Our computer lab is equipped with 14 computers available for instruction and one teaching station.  Therefore, class size is limited to no more than 14 individuals for any scheduled training session.  To take any of our computer training classes, you must register with our Reception Office or at the A-V Desk in person or by phone at 765-966-8291 or through our web site.  Registration for any of our individual sessions or series (such as Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.) begins no earlier than two weeks before the date of the class.  If you call our Reception Office or drop by to register for a training session and the session is already full, you may be placed on a waiting list for that particular session. 

For the sake of others wanting to take computer training and are not able to register for classes due to full registration, please notify our Reception Office or our web site as soon as you know that you will not be able to attend a session for which you are registered so that your slot is made available to someone else.

We appreciate your cooperation in making our computer training available to as many individuals as possible.