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Westlake Porter Public Library offers a many different classes to help you get started using a computer.
A list of classes and times can be found at:
http://www.westlakelibrary.org/iclasses.htm
There is no charge to participate but registration is required.
To register:
- Stop by the Electronic Services Desk,
- Call (440) 250-5461 during library hours or,
- Click on class date to register online any time at the link given above.
A variety of databases is available for use in the library, both in the electronic services area and in the youth services area. No registration is required and there is no charge (except for printing which is $.10 per page). Some of the databases available on the network at this time are:
- Access Science
- ALLDATAPRO
- AncestryPlus
- Art & Architecture Database
- Capital Connection
- EBSCOhost
- Health & Medical Databases from EBSCO
- Infotrac
- NetWellness
- NewsBank
- Ohio Career Information Service
- Oxford Reference Online
- Prices 4 Antiques
- Reference USA Online
- SIRS Knowledge Source
- ValueLine
- What Tree is That
- What's That Snake
- World Book Encyclopedia Online
InfoTrac SearchBank and the NewsBank NewsFile/Business NewsBank and Reference USA databases are available in the library and from home via our web site. These resources are now updated daily and accessed over the Internet.
In addition to the network, there are five standalone stations. In the Youth Services area you will find an assortment of CD-ROM learning games. In the adult services area you would find, Harris Selectory Midwest Manufacturers, Haines Realty, and Haines Criss+Cross Directory.
Computers are available for the purposes of using the Internet, word processors, spreadsheets, and graphic arts. Common Microsoft Office applications available on PC Stations include: Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, and PowerPoint. Internet Stations provide both Mozilla Firefox and Microsoft Internet Explorer browsers. You may bring a "floppy disc" if you wish to save your work; we recommend, however, that you purchase and use a USB drive for this purpose as they have far greater capacity, are faster to access, and are more reliable than "floppies."
Internet and PC Stations are available for up to two hours per session. Printing is .10 per page. Color printing is not available. Reservations are accepted over the phone for the two-hour Internet and PC stations. When no prior reservations have been scheduled, all computer stations are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The user is responsible for notifying the library if a reservation must be cancelled. Reservations are held for 15 minutes.
Zip Drives are available on four computers. Floppy and CD-ROM drives are available on all computers (no rewritable CD-ROM drives are available), and USB ports are available for the use of personal USB drive devices. Installing software is not permitted. For further information, see the Public Internet Access and Computer Use Policy.
Our library staff CAN help you:
- with simple problems
- with simple questions regarding software
- with instruction/training
- with detailed software questions
- with the creation of a resume or paper