Internet University Classes
Check our upcoming Library Events calendar to find out when any of the classes below are offered next.
Advance registration is required for all Internet University classes. To register, visit the library, register online, or call 937/433-8091, extension 2, today.
Course Offerings
Digital Downloads (Demonstration only)
Downloading digital content demystified! Attend this demonstration and learn to download books, audios, music and movies to your computer, as well as mp3 players and iPods.
eBay Basics: Buying
An experienced Librarian and eBay Veteran takes you through the entire process — setting up an account, researching prices, placing bids, and completing the sale. (For Adults)
eBay Basics: Selling (Full-day and 2-day courses available)
Once you know the basics of buying on eBay, learn all about selling in this workshop. Learn the procedure for listing items for sale and get practical tips on getting the greatest profit from your listings from an Education Specialist trained by eBay.
(For Adults)
E-mail for Beginners
Start communicating electronically with friends and relatives! Learn the basics of e-mailing, set up a Gmail account, and send and receive your first e-mail messages. Basic computer/Internet skills required. (For Adults)
Genealogy Workshop (2-day course)
Begin to search the Ancestry Library Edition database! On Day 1, you will learn techniques, tips and tricks, and find helpful documents in your genealogical search. Then, on Day 2, use your new knowledge to find your ancestors and practice new techniques hands-on. Get all the information Ancestry has to offer!
Genealogy Interest Group
Meet informally to discuss genealogy, use the library’s genealogy databases (Ancestry and Heritage Quest), and learn from each other. Reference librarians will be available to answer questions.
Google Basics (Demonstration only)
Explore Google and learn search strategies, tips and tricks. This demo will send you away with the knowledge to reduce your search time! (For Adults)
Internet for Beginners (2-day course)
Get started on the Internet as experienced librarians lead you on a tour of the World Wide Web. Students are taught the Internet basics in a hands-on learning environment. Topics include Internet vocabulary, browser navigation, and basic searching. (For Adults)
Microsoft Office Basics 2003
Learn some basic skills to use with all Microsoft Office products including how to open, save, and print a document. Also provided will be other tools and Web sites to enhance your use of Microsoft Office.
Microsoft Word 2003
Learn some advanced skills for Microsoft Word 2003. Also provided will be other tools and Web sites to continue your use of Word.
Online Job Searching (Demonstration only)
Are you searching for that all-important first job, a different job, or even a whole new career? Join us as we discuss online job searching basics, including job site navigation, resume resources, and networking opportunities. We'll also review print and electronic resources that are available for researching companies, upgrading your job skills, and making career decisions.