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Tuesday February 9, 2010
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9:30 AM
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12:30 PM
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Digital Photography: start to finish
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Contact: Metrowest 781-398-1819
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We will take you through the steps of taking pictures with your camera, downloading them to a computer, adjusting images in Photoshop Elements, then saving them to a disk. Along the way, we will explain how cameras work, the different file formats, and resolution.
Bring your cameras, any user manuals, and any CDs that came with your camera.
Enrollment Limit: 8
Instructor: Rita Gavelis
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Location: Metrowest Computer Lab
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1:00 PM
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4:00 PM
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Introduction to Photoshop Elements 7
Hands on Workshop
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Contact: Metrowest (781)398-1819 Metroweb@mmrls.org
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Have you downloaded images from your digital camera, but don’t know the next step? Learn how to shrink, crop, and modify images using Photoshop Elements 7. Along the way, we will also explain how cameras work, the different file formats, and resolution.
Limit: 8
Instructor: Rita Gavelis
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Location: Metrowest Computer Lab
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Wednesday February 10, 2010
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10:00 AM
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2:00 PM
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Performers’ Open House
Sargent Memorial Library
Boxborough, MA--CANCELED
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Contact: Metrowest 781-398-1819
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It may be the middle of winter but it’s time to start planning your programs for Summer Reading 2010! Performers who will be offering “green” programs this summer will be on hand to talk with you about what they have to offer. Drop in anytime between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. and see what’s new. (This will be an informal program – you don’t need to stay the entire time!) Bring your calendar and sign up for a date on the spot! Performers will not be presenting programs – this is a “meet and greet” only.
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Location: Boxborough Public Library
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Thursday February 11, 2010
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1:00 PM
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3:00 PM
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Here's Bing! - Microsoft's Search Engine - CANCELED
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Contact: Metrowest (781)398-1819 metroweb@mmrls.org
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Microsoft has entered the search engine world with their "Bing". In this workshop, we will explore some of the features found in Bing and perform some reference searches. We will also discuss the pros and cons of Bing in your library.
Limit:8
Instructor: Rita Gavelis
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Location: Metrowest Computer Lab
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Tuesday February 16, 2010
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10:00 AM
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12:00 PM
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Metrowest Presents Gaming At Your Library!
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Contact: Metrowest 781-398-1819
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Want to host video game programs at your library, but don't know where to start? Let Metrowest help! We have consoles, games and equipment for you to borrow to use in your libraries! Come to Gaming Fridays, and learn, play, and experience gaming in the library. Our staff will teach you how to hook up the equipment, play the game, and promote your program. You'll have the chance to get some hands on training with Guitar Hero, Mario Kart, Lego Star Wars, and other in demand games.
Please note: All interested libraries must send one employee to participate in the hands on training before borrowing gaming equipment. Library must agree and sign a Letter of Understanding prior to first loan. Equipment must be checked out, picked up and dropped off at the Metrowest Region in Waltham. Equipment cannot be loaned via regional delivery. Equipment is for use and loan by Metrowest member libraries only.
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Location: Metrowest Meeting Room
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Wednesday February 17, 2010
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10:00 AM
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12:00 PM
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New Trends In YA Literature
ONLINE CLASS via AIM
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Contact: Metrowest 781-398-1819
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Join us online to explore the new trends in YA literature. Hear what's popular in our libraries and share your experiences. Be sure to bring title recommendations! This class will take place entirely online, via AIM Instant Messenger...please be sure you have an AIM screen name and an understanding of chat before the class.
If you need help, please call Sarah Sogigian at the region 781-398-1819 prior to the class time.
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Location: online via AIM
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Monday February 22, 2010
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1:00 PM
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4:00 PM
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Useful Websites for Adult Reference
Hands on workshop
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Contact: Metrowest (781)398-1819 metroweb@mmrls.org
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The economy is doing a number on library budgets. How do you answer patron questions with current information while your reference collection is growing older? In this workshop, you will explore websites covering art, book reviews, law, health, and much more.
Limit: 8
Instructor: Rita Gavelis
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Location: Metrowest Computer Lab
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Thursday February 25, 2010
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9:30 AM
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12:30 PM
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Anatomy of a Web Page: Introduction to HTML
Hands On Workshop
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Contact: Metrowest 781-398-1819 Metroweb@mmrls.org
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Html, or Hypertext Markup language is the basis for all web sites. In this course we will take a look at the anatomy of a web page, the coding behind the scenes. You will learn basic HTML coding and build a web page from scratch. You will be able to use what you learn in this class to tweak pages created you’ve created with such software as Dreamweaver and Frontpage.
This is an introductory course and you do not need to know any HTML to take this class.
Enrollment Limit: 8
Instructor: Rita Gavelis
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Location: Metrowest Computer Lab
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3:30 PM
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5:30 PM
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Copyright For School Librarians
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Contact: Metrowest 781-398-1819
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"I can do this...…it’'s legal in a school."
Are you sure? Copyright laws are confusing!
Join Sarah Sogigian, Trainer/Consultant for Youth Services at the Metrowest MA and Boston Regional Library Systems, for an easy to understand (and implement!) look at copyright and its importance in school libraries.
This program is based on Copyright for Schools: A Practical Guide, Fourth Edition by Carol Simpson.
Enrollment Limit: 25
Instructor: Sarah Sogigian
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Location: Metrowest Meeting Room
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Wednesday March 3, 2010
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11:00 AM
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1:00 PM
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CENSUS 2010
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Contact: Metrowest 781-398-1819
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Census 2010 is fast approaching! Is your community ready?
This census workshop will focus on the data that is produced by the Census Bureau. Learn about the importance of the data, why we conduct the census, and access data specific to their communities, counties and /or states. Attendees will be treated to step by step navigation through the American FactFinder – the US Census Bureau’s online data access tool – to access all the relevant and current demographic information.
Enrollment Limit: 25
Instructor: Arthur Bakis, US Census bureau
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Location: Metrowest Meeting Room
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Thursday March 4, 2010
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11:00 AM
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Metrowest Presents Gaming at Your Library
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Contact: Metrowest 781-398-1819
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Want to host video game programs at your library, but don't know where to start? Let Metrowest help! We have consoles, games and equipment for you to borrow to use in your libraries! Come to Gaming Fridays, and learn, play, and experience gaming in the library. Our staff will teach you how to hook up the equipment, play the game, and promote your program. You'll have the chance to get some hands on training with Guitar Hero, Mario Kart, Lego Star Wars, and other in demand games.
Please note: All interested libraries must send one employee to participate in the hands on training before borrowing gaming equipment. Library must agree and sign a Letter of Understanding prior to first loan. Equipment must be checked out, picked up and dropped off at the Metrowest Region in Waltham. Equipment cannot be loaned via regional delivery. Equipment is for use and loan by Metrowest member libraries only.
Enrollment Limit: 25
Instructor: Sarah Sogigian
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Location: Metrowest Meeting Room
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Friday March 5, 2010
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9:30 AM
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12:30 PM
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Introduction to CSS
Shaun Wortis
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Contact: Metrowest 781-398-1819
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Cascading style sheets are becoming the standard for web design. They give you more control over how your web site will look from browser to browser and also enable your page to load much faster. In this class, you will learn CSS syntax and create a style sheet to use on your library’s site.
Enrollment Limit: 8
Instructor: Shaun Wortis
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Location: Metrowest Computer Lab
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