Library Tech Training

Come join Lisa Weber for a introduction to the new back-office of b2evolution (the library supported blog app). See below for date and times:

• Wed. July 9 1-2pm Guided tour at WIG meeting (303 Doe)
• Thur. July 10 10-11:30am Hands-on training (105 Doe)
• Tues. July 15 2-3:30pm Hands-on training (105 Doe)

Instructor: Jesse Silva
When: Wed, June 17, 10:30am – 11:30am
Where: 105 Doe
Description:

Come learn how to create a custom search engine for your domain. This course will cover:

1. What a Google CSE is
2. How to create a custom search engine
3. How to deploy a Google CSE in your web page

Instructor: Harrison Dekker
When: Wed, May 14, 10am – 11am
Where: 105 Doe
Description:

Come learn how to create a custom search engine for your domain. This course will cover:

1. What a Google CSE is
2. How to create a custom search engine
3. How to deploy a Google CSE in your web page

Instructors: Jesse Silva & Tim Dennis
What: Web Widgets 101
Where: 105 Doe
When: 10am, Thurs. May 1, 2008
Prerequisite: Some basic knowledge of html. If you don't have a basic understanding of HTML, take this online tutorial before the class:
http://www.w3schools.com/html/

Description:
Come learn how to make a composite web page or start page for a class or subject area. We will use widgets from popular websites & services (delicious, meebo, librarything, feed2js, etc.) to create a webpage for a specific library purpose (a course, a subject guide, a library instruction session, etc.). Attendees must have some basic familiarity with html.

Check out CAL PACT's new e-Learning program:

Are you a self-paced learner? If so, we have an alternative to CAL PACT classroom training. CAL PACT now has PC computer training CDs available which allow you to tailor your training program to accomodate your own schedule, learning style, and pace. Software may be checked out by UC Berkeley campus staff for two months. This loan period may be extended if a request is made before the due date and there are no pending requests for the same software.

To check out software, download the Elearning Loan Form and submit it in person when you attend a class at 262 Evans Hall, by fax at 3-5385, or by interofficemail to MC3808. Call 2-0559 or send email to calpact@berkeley.edu to arrange for software pickup in person.

The 29 classes offered include:

• Microsoft PowerPoint 2000
• Microsoft Outlook 2000
• Microsoft Front Page 2000
• Microsoft Word 2000
• Microsoft Excel 2000
• Microsoft Access 2000

For more information:

http://calpact.berkeley.edu/resources/elearning.html