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Computer Classes
Online Tutorials
Online Computer Books
Getting Started with Email and the Internet

Computer Classes
We understand that people like to learn how to use the internet in a friendly environment. We offer hands-on classes that give you the chance to ask questions. Class sizes are small and notes are provided. All classes are free.

Mouse Skills for Beginners: If you're starting out and have little experience with using a computer mouse, we suggest you start with this class. It runs for 1.5 hours.

Introduction to the Internet: If you know how to use mouse and the keyboard, but would like to know more about the Internet, we suggest you book into this class. It runs for 2 hours.

Introduction to Gmail: If you are needing to know how to get started on email, you can book into our class on the free email service, Gmail. Basic Internet and mouse skills are a prerequsite. Class length is one hour.

Genealogy on the Internet: This class provides an overview of genealogy resources on the Internet, including popular Australian and international websites. Basic Internet and mouse skills are a prerequisite. Class duration is 2 hours.

Finding Books and more at the Library: This one hour class will show you how to look things up on the library catalogue, reserve and renew items and give you an overview of resources on the library website. Basic mouse skills are required.

Bookings can be made in person at any of our branches.

Computer Class Notes
If you are unable to attend our classes, copies of our notes for you to look at are available below:
Mouse Skills Notes

Intorduction to the Internet Notes

For more information, call 1300 135 668.

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 Using the internet at our Libraries
 
Online Tutorials
Mousercise A computer tutorial to help you improve your mouse skills.

Mousercise - Mousing Around Another tutorial for you to practise using the mouse.

Typeonline A free online series of exercises to develop your keyboard skills.

Learn 2 Type Typing test and free typing tutor.

Sense-Lang.org An online free touch typing program.

Peter's Online Typing Course Lessons and exercises for beginners to competent typists.

Rapid Typing Zone Rapid Typing Tutor for Windows is free software you can download to improve your typing skills.

Krazy Keyboarding for Kids A series of typing lessons for kids.

Customguide Quick References Basic notes about various programs including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher and Access.

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Online Computer Books
The entire book available via the Internet. Safari computer books cover all aspects of computers and computing. Please give us your feedback about this service.
Use in library----------- Use at home

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Getting Started with Email and the Internet
Yahoo and Google both offer free email services. Download notes to help you start your own email account with these services.

Getting Started with Yahoo Email Notes
Getting Started with Gmail Email Notes

How familiar are you with the Internet? Access notes on the basic features of Internet Explorer and how to find information on the Internet.

Getting Started on the Internet Notes

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