Library Workshops - Summer 2008

LIBRARY RESOURCES

Find Information Fast: - will not be taught Summer 2008 

Contact the Reference Desk, 581-6072, to schedule a session.

Description:
Booth Library Reference Librarians will provide instruction on how to search the online catalog and databases.  New databases will be highlighted. You will learn how to locate reliable and scholarly information for course assignments and research projects. Information on how to request materials from other libraries is also included.
Target Audience:
Anyone wishing to learn about library resources and improve their searching techniques.
Learning Objectives:
Limiting searches
Evaluating resources
Defining peer reviewed articles
Boolean logic   

Using the Web for Research - will not be taught Summer 2008  

Contact the Reference Desk, 581-6072, to schedule a session.

Description:
Booth Library Reference Librarians will provide instruction on how to take your internet searching to the next level  Learn techniques to improve your search results, learn how to determine when to use the web for course assignments, and learn how to incorporate your findings into your research
Target Audience:
Anyone wishing to learn about using the Web as a library resource.
Learning Objectives:
Improve search results
Evaluating the web as a resource
Incorporating your findings   

MICROSOFT APPLICATIONS

MS Access 2007: Tables

Date/Time: Wednesday, June 11, 2008, 2-4 pm

Description: 
Microsoft Access 2007, a part of the Microsoft Office Suite, is a relational database program that allows users to manage large amounts of information. Explore the new interface for Access 2007. Learn the basics of creating tables: entering and editing data, sorting fields, filtering, and other functions. Learn about creating a new database and importing data from other programs.
Target Audience: 
Anyone wanting to use Access 2007.
Expertise Level: 
Basic understanding of Windows and Office programs.
Learning Objectives:
Use a wizard to create a table.
Learn the shortcuts to edit and manipulate data in tables.
Learn what table properties are, and how to use them in creating a table in design view.
Find information on how to define and set up a new database.

MS Access 2007: Queries

Date/Time: Wednesday, June 18, 2008, 2-4 pm

Description: 
This second workshop on Access 2007 continues with creating Access queries from wizards and from design view. Discuss the query types, and create one of each type. Learn how to edit basic queries to manipulate and filter data. Learn to use Design View for creating or manipulating your queries.
Target Audience: 
Anyone wanting to learn more about Access.
Expertise Level: 
Anyone knowing Access basics or who has attended the Access Tables workshop.
Learning Objectives:
Create a query.
Learn to manipulate and filter data permanently with a Query.
Learn to create and edit different query types in design view.
Learn how to create expressions for filtering criteria in a query.

MS Access 2007: Reports and Forms

Date/Time: Wednesday, June 25, 2008, 2-4 pm

Description: 
The third Access workshop starts out with learning about the different types of reports and the easiest way to get the finished report you want. The workshop will continue with in depth hands on work in the design view for reports. Finish the session with translating your new knowledge of building reports into creating Access forms.
Target Audience: 
Anyone wanting to learn more about Access reports and forms.
Expertise Level: 
Anyone knowing Access basics or who has knowledge of database programs.
Learning Objectives:
Create an autoreport or use the wizard to create a basic report.
Learn to manipulate and edit a report using design view.
Create a data form from a wizard, autoform or design view.

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MS Excel 2007 - Spreadsheets

Date/Time: Thursday June 12, 2008, 9-11 am

Description:
Microsoft Excel 2007 is a spreadsheet program that is a powerful tool that can be used for accounting or databases. In this session you learn to navigate the program and create a spreadsheet.
Target Audience:
Anyone new to Excel
Expertise Level: 
Understanding of Windows basics.
Learning Objectives:
Learn the menus.
Build a simple spreadsheet.
Entering and editing data and navigating in a worksheet.
Moving and copying data.
Formatting and customizing a worksheet.

MS Excel 2007: Charts

Date/Time: Thursday June 19, 2008, 9-11 am

Description:
A hands-on workshop in Excel 2007 that shows you how to chart spreadsheet data. Participants will create several types of charts from pre-made spreadsheets.
Target Audience:
Individuals with some Excel experience.
Expertise level:
Understanding of Excel basics.
Learning Objectives:
Creating, modifying and formatting charts.
Learn how choosing the right data affects your chart.
Learn how to put charts into other Office programs and being able to link and update the information from the spreadsheet.

MS Excel 2007: Formulas

Date/Time: Thursday June 26, 2008, 9-11 am

Description:
A workshop in Excel 2007 discussing built in functions, building formulas and advanced formulas.
Target Audience: 
Individuals with some Excel experience or attendance at previous workshops.
Expertise Level:
Understanding of Excel basics.
Learning Objectives:
Working with formulas and functions

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MS PowerPoint 2007: The Basics

Date/Time:  Tuesday, June 17, 2008, 2-4 pm

Description: 
Part of the New Microsoft Office 2007 suite, PowerPoint is used to create computer-based electronic presentations that include text, graphics, pictures, sound, and video. This workshop will introduce participants to PowerPoint 2007 and how it can be used to deliver class lectures and conference presentations. Topics covered in this session include the basic navigation of PowerPoint, design templates, the new ribbon toolbars, and general tips on the “do’s and don’ts” when creating presentations. Learn how to insert, format, and move text, layouts, and graphics. Attendees are encouraged to bring a flash drive if desired.
Target Audience:
Users new to PowerPoint 2007.
Expertise Level: 
Introductory
Learning Objectives:
Learn the all new 2007 interface.
How to get started with a presentation.
How to add and edit text.
Add and edit graphics.
Change layouts and add more slides.
View all the pieces of your presentation.

MS PowerPoint 2007: Design Tools

Date/Time: Tuesday, June 24, 2008, 2-4 pm

Description:
This PowerPoint 2007 workshop will show participants how to create unique design templates and save for later use. Attendees will work with adding animation, transitions, draw tools, sound, and video to presentations. In-depth discussion will include tips on saving presentations in different formats for optimal results when delivering the project on different computers or situations such as a kiosk or for the Web. Bring a flash drive to save your work.
Bring a flash drive to save your work.
Target Audience:
Anyone knowing PowerPoint basics.
Expertise Level: 
Intermediate
Learning Objectives:
Edit a design template.
Design your own template with pictures or the draw program.
Saving templates.
Adding animation and transitions to the presentation.
Using sound and video in your presentation.
Saving your project for the Web, a kiosk, or as a presentation.

MS PowerPoint 2007: Advanced Techniques

Date/Time: Tuesday, July 1, 2008, 2-4 pm

Description:
The advanced session for PowerPoint 2007 will cover grouping graphics, creating master slides, adding interactive components for audience interaction, printing options, considerations when using different versions, and packing a presentation for use on another computer. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions and will be given time in class to create their own presentation using the skills learned from all three workshops. Bring a flash drive to save the presentation you create during this session.
Target Audience:
Anyone desiring knowledge of advanced methods of content creation.
Expertise Level: 
Intermediate to Advanced
Learning Objectives:
Create or edit your master slide.
Including interactive elements in a presention.
Preparing a presention for another computer.
Use skills learned to make a presentation.

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MS Word 2007 - Interface

Date/Time: Tuesday, July 8, 2008 2-4 pm

Description: 
Interface explores the program concentrating on the Word interface, using the mouse to get around, how to navigate dialog boxes, menus, and toolbars.
Target Audience:
Anyone new to Microsoft Word
Expertise Level: 
Beginning
Learning Objectives:
Learn the Windows interface features.
Explore the toolbars and menus in Word.
Create and save a new document.
Practice using dialog boxes.

MS Word 2007 - Basics

Date/Time: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 2-4 pm

Description: 
Basics explores finding and opening multiple documents, how to use templates, applying formats and styles, using the spell check and grammar check features, editing your document with cut and paste, and creating headers and footers.
Target Audience: 
Anyone new to Microsoft Word.
Expertise Level: 
Beginning
Learning Objectives:
To give you the confidence and experience in using the basic features of Word.

MS Word 2007 - Customizing

Date/Time: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 2-4 pm

Description: 
Customizing discusses customizing templates, toolbars, and options, using auto correct, find and replace, footnotes, columns, and numbered or bulleted lists.
Target Audience: 
Anyone wanting to learn more features of Word.
Expertise Level: 
Basic understanding of Word.
Learning Objectives:
Get hands-on practice using columns.
Setting up Word Options, customizing templates and toolbars.
Controlling number and bullet options.

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MS Outlook 2007

Date/Time: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 9-11 am

Description: 
Outlook discusses the new features found in Outlook 2007.
Target Audience: 
Anyone wanting to learn more features of Outlook Mail.
Expertise Level: 
Basics of using any mail program.
Learning Objectives:
Examine the diverse features in Outlook 2007.
Looking through the Outlook Options.
Creating a signature, using the out of office assistant, and customizing the interface.
Setting up a calendar and creating today's task list.

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OTHER APPLICATIONS

MS Windows Vista Demo

Dates/Times: Monday, June 16, 2008, 9-11 am

Description:
This workshop will introduce participants to the new features and user interface of Windows Vista, the newest Microsoft operating system. Improvements, changes, tips and tricks will be demonstrated using a typical work environment configuration. For attendees who are interested in using Windows Vista on a personal computer, the different versions of Vista and compatibility with the campus network will be discussed.  
Target Audience:
This workshop will be of particular interest to individuals at EIU who will be utilizing Windows Vista on new computers within the next year either at home or on campus.  
Expertise Level:
Experience using a Windows or Macintosh based computer.  
Learning Objectives: 
The attendee will leave with a better understanding of Windows Vista. To learn all about Windows Vista. 

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Creating Web Pages with Netscape Composer - Introduction

Dates/Times: Wednesday, July 2, 2008, 2-4 pm

Description:
This workshop starts with professional tips on Web Design.  Learners will then create a web page with Netscape Composer.  Learn to add and format text, bullets, lists, lines, and tables. Practice inserting pictures, links, targets and mailto buttons. Give your page an interesting background. Bring a flash drive to save your files and bring your server name and log in information.  E-mail Sandy if you have questions. 
Target Audience:
Persons interested in making simple web pages without learning the HTML language. 
Expertise Level:
Beginning 
Learning Objectives: 
Learners will create text, tables, and insert graphics in a web page. 
Learners will gather information from other web sites for possible use in a web page. 
 

Creating Web Pages with Netscape Composer - Intermediate

Dates/Times: Wednesday, July 9, 2008, 2-4 pm

Description:
This workshop continues with saving your web page.  Finding your server space and posting your page and files.  The last step is to edit your page.  Bring a flash drive to save your files and bring your server name and log-in information.  E-mail Sandy if you have questions. 
Target Audience:
Persons interested in making simple web pages without learning the HTML language. 
Expertise Level:
Must take the Intro class. 
Learning Objectives: 
Learn the necessary steps needed to save and upload pages to the Web.
Go back and update the pages on your website. 
How to tag your page so others may find it. 

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