Training & Courses
Learn About Your GadgetPosted on 18 January 2012
 Have you been given an iPad, eReader, Netbook or another wonderfully confusing piece of technology for Christmas? Ask about our I.T. classes or a help session today. For more information, ring Ross at Hastings Library, 06 871 5180. Your Library, supporting I.T. literacy in the community. |
Mobile Phones Not sure how to use your mobile phone? Book in for a FREE mobile phone lesson at one of our libraries! Sessions are under a half hour each, so covering all topics may take more than one session, depending on your needs. Ask at the desk about these - we have staff who can show you how to use your mobile. More... |
Introduction to ComputingiSkills - Introduction to Computing is a four hour course held in two sessions over two weeks. Learn to correctly identify your PC and its parts, move around the operating system (OS), basic housekeeping, virus protection, software updates and protecting your important files by backing up. No charge. Bookings are essential, places are limited. This year's classes are all full, but we are taking expressions of interest for next year's classes. |
Introduction to the InternetiSkills - Introduction to the Internet is a four hour course held in two sessions over two weeks. Choosing a browser - looking at IE8, Firefox, Chrome and finding your way around. Safety on the web, looking at cookies and your stored passwords. Using Search Engines and how to find information on the WWW. No charge. Bookings are essential, places are limited. This year's classes are all full, but we are taking expressions of interest for next year's classes. |
Introduction to EmailiSkills - Introduction to Email is a two hour course held in one session. Set up a personal online email account. Learn to find your way around including reading, writing and adding attachments to your email. No charge. Bookings are essential, places are limited. This year's classes are all full, but we are taking expressions of interest for next year's classes. |
Introduction to SkypeiSkills - Introduction to Skype is a two hour course held in one session. Learn to use Skype to communicate with family and friends anywhere around the world. No charge. Bookings are essential, places are limited. This year's classes are all full, but we are taking expressions of interest for next year's classes. |
Introduction to Digital ImagesiSkills - Introduction to Digital Images is a four hour course held in two sessions over two weeks. Learn to transfer images from your camera to your PC. Manipulating your images, resizing, sharpening, cropping etc. Saving, storing and printing your images . No charge. Bookings are essential, places are limited. This year's classes are all full, but we are taking expressions of interest for next year's classes. |
Breakout Workshop Seeking funding for your studies? Parents! Students! Anyone seeking a scholarship or grant! Funding Information Service's Breakout database gives access to information on scholarships, awards and grants for individuals wanting to fund studies and professional development. If you missed out on the BreakOut workshop, remember BreakOut is available for use in our libraries anytime, no charge. |
FundView Workshops Chasing dollars? If your community organisation is looking for funding, come along to a free FundView Workshop at Hastings Library. This term's workshops have finished, but we are taking expressions of interest for future workshops. Fundview is available at all times to use in our libraries, no charge. FundView is New Zealand's primary source of information about funding for voluntary organisations, an extensive database of funders, available to search at Hastings District Libraries. |
Upskill your law knowledgePosted on 27 January 2012
 Enroll in the free Hawke's Bay Community Law Legal Education course! This is a six week course presented by knowledgeable and engaging speakers. It will be held at the Hastings Library. Spaces are limited, so bookings essential. More... |
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