Library Workshops - Fall 2009
Library Services
traditionally
offers technology workshops each semester. All workshops are free of
charge.
Workshops will be offered in our e-classroom, room 4450, on the 4000
level
of Booth Library. Each session is limited to 24 participants and
registration
is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Booth Library now has online registration and detailed information on all of the workshops listed below.
If you have other questions, you may call Library Technology Services at 581-2800.
Check out the following link for campus-wide workshops:Library Resources
Microsoft Applications
Other Applications
Campus Event Calendar
Microsoft
Office 2007
Applications
MS Access 2007: Tables
MS Access 2007: Queries
MS Access 2007: Reports and Forms
MS Excel 2007: Spreadsheets
MS Excel 2007: Charts
MS Excel 2007: Formulas
MS Outlook 2007:New Users
MS Outlook 2007: Panthermail Connector
MS PowerPoint 2007: The Basics
MS PowerPoint 2007: Design Tools
MS PowerPoint 2007 - Advanced Techniques
MS Word 2007: Interface
MS Word 2007: Basics
MS Word 2007: Customizing
MS Word 2007: Graphics
Microsoft
Office 2003 Applications - are discontinued.
(Click
to access links to 2003 workshop handouts.)
Other Applications
MS Windows 7 Demo
Panthermail
MyMediaMall: Downloading
LIBRARY RESOURCES
Tips & Tricks
Date/Time: Tuesday, September 15, 2009, 7-7:30 pm
Repeated: Thursday, October 1, 2009, 11:30-noon
Repeated: Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 4-4:30 pm
Description:
Learn the top 10 research tips for finding information online and in the library. This 30 minute class will make writing papers and completing assignments a lot easier than you thought possible!
Target Audience:
Anyone wishing to learn more about researching at the library.
Learning Objectives:
Learn the best research methods.
Locate library resources faster.
Library Tours
Date/Time: August 24, 2009 - September 30, 2009Mondays at 6:00 pm
Tuesdays at 11:00 am
Wednesdays at 5:00 pm
Description:
Booth Library Reference Librarians will provide a 45 minute tour of the library with brief instructions on how to locate materials and use the library’s services. Meet in the north lobby at the times listed above. For a class tour customized to meet the specific needs of those attending please call the Reference Desk at 581-6072 to schedule an appointment.
Target Audience:
Anyone wishing to learn about the library.
Learning Objectives:
Find your way around the library.
Locate resources.
Become familiar with services.
Research Clinics
Date/Time: Call 581-6072 to schedule an appointment.
Description:
Individualized help on specific research topics. During your appointment you will meet with a librarian who specializes in the subject area and get suggestions for locating materials needed to do your research.
Target Audience:
Students and faculty doing in-depth research on any topic.
Learning Objectives:
Identify information sources pertinent to your research.
Develop research strategies for your topic.
MICROSOFT APPLICATIONS
MS Access 2007: TablesDate/Time: Tuesday, October 27, 2009, 2-4 pm
Description:
MS Access 2007: Queries
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.
Date/Time: Tuesday, November 3, 2009, 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 FormsDate/Time: Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 2-4 pm
Description:
The third Access 2007 workshop starts out with learning about the different types of report tools and the easiest way to get the finished report you want. The workshop will continue with an in depth look at the new report tool compared to the old 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:
Find the easiest way to create the report you need.
Use the wizard to create a basic report from a table or query.
Learn to manipulate and edit a report using the report tool or design view.
Create a data form from a wizard, form tool, or design view.
MS Excel 2007: SpreadsheetsDate/Time: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 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.
Formatting and customizing a worksheet.
Date/Time: Tuesday, October 6, 2009 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.
Date/Time: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 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.
MS PowerPoint 2007: The Basics
Date/Time: Monday, October 12, 2009, 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: Monday, October 19, 2009, 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.
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: Monday, October 26, 2009, 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:
Customizing the PowerPoint Interface.
Advanced Animation techniques.
Advanced Transitions.
Integrating audience feedback into your presentation.
Review of presentation techniques and goals.
Ample time for attendees to ask questions and experiment with features.
Date/Time: Thursday, October 1, 2009, 2-4 pm
Description:
Interface explores the program concentrating on the new 2007 Word ribbon interface and office menu button. Learn what's new and what's still in 2007. Find out about document compatability and whether or not to convert your documents.
Target Audience:
Anyone new to Microsoft Word or Office 2007
Expertise Level:
Beginning
Learning Objectives:
Learn the Windows interface features.
Explore the ribbons and the office button menu in Word 2007.
See what has changed and where to find it.
Where do I find my old favorites.Date/Time: Thursday, October 8, 2009, 2-4 pm
Description:
Basics does an in depth exploration of the most needed functions on the Home, Insert, Page Layout, and View ribbons. Discover Live Preview. Learn where to find templates, apply new formatting options and styles, edit your document with cut and paste, and create headers and footers.
Target Audience:
Anyone new to Microsoft Word 2007.
Expertise Level:
Beginning
Learning Objectives:
To give you confidence and experience in using the basic features of Word.Date/Time: Thursday, October 15, 2009, 2-4 pm
Description:
Customizing discusses customizing templates, toolbars, and word options including auto correct. Learn to use themes, cover pages, and building blocks. See new tables features and find out how to merge with Word 2007.
Target Audience:
Anyone wanting to learn more features of Word.
Expertise Level:
Basic understanding of Word.
Learning Objectives:
Get hands-on practice creating and customizing templates.
Find and customize Word Options.
Complete a letter mail merge.
Explore themes, cover pages and building blocks.
Create and format a table that includes formulas.Date/Time: Thursday, October 22, 2009, 2-4 pm
Description:
Graphics discusses inserting, formatting, and editing pictures, clip art, shapes, SmartArt, WordArt, and text boxes. Explore some of the new graphical ribbons and options available in 2007.
Target Audience:
Anyone wanting to learn more features of Word.
Expertise Level:
Basic understanding of Word.
Learning Objectives:
Hands-on practice expanding your use of the graphical elements in 2007.
Insert and edit a picture, clip art, or shapes with new live preview galleries using the graphical formatting, design, and layout ribbons.
Create a flyer with clip art borders and original art work.
Check out the new pyramids and hierarchy in smartart.
Discover all the expanded graphical features in 2007.
Date/Time: Monday, September 21, 2009, 2-4 pm
Description:
This introductory course will help attendees become comfortable and familiar with Outlook 2007. The new User Interface will be examined in depth as well as the basic functionality of Email, Calendar and Contacts. These features will be explained so that course participants will be able to take this knowledge back to their own computer and begin actively using the various components of Outlook 2007.
Target Audience:
This class is for new users to Outlook 2007.
Expertise Level:
Familiarity with basic email concepts.
Learning Objectives:
Examine the diverse features in Outlook 2007.
Explore the new User Interface.
Explore through various options that can be customized in Outlook 2007.
Effectively create and use signatures.
Basic use of the Calendar and Contacts functions of Outlook 2007.
Basic knowledge of security involving email.
MS Outlook 2007: Panthermail Connector
Date/Time: Monday, September 28, 2009, 2-4 pm
Description:
This Outlook 2007 workshop includes a discussion and demonstration of the features available in the program when it is linked to Panthermail by the new connector. The Calendar sharing will be extensively explained as well as the changes that occur after leaving the Outlook Exchange Server. Tasks and other functions will be demonstrated as well for the 2007 version.
Target Audience:
Email users who desire more extensive knowledge of Outlook 2007 calendar sharing options.
Expertise Level:
Basic understanding of Outlook 2007.
Learning Objectives:
Calendar sharing
Tasks and Contacts upgrades when connected to Zimbra: Panthermail.
OTHER APPLICATIONS
MS Windows 7 DemoDates/Times: Wednesday, October 21, 2009, 9-11 am
Description:
This workshop will introduce participants to the new features and user interface of Windows 7, 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 7 on a personal computer, the different versions of 7 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 7 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:
To learn all about Windows 7.
Date/Time: Monday October 5, 2009, 9-11 am
Repeated: Wednesday, October 7, 2009, 2-4 pm
Repeated: Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 9-11 am
Repeated: Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 2-4 pm
Description:
ITS continues the transition of all Microsoft Exchange users to PantherMail leading to the discontinuation of Exchange Server at the end of 2009. This workshop is an opportunity to learn specifics about the features available after migration to the PantherMail Collaboration Server. Attendees will learn about their email options as well as more detailed information on how to use the web-based PantherMail interface which replaces Outlook Web Access. Many new features and improvements will be demonstrated and discussed to help users make the most of these advanced services. Departments are encouraged to register as many users for the same class as possible so that any questions pertaining to specific workflow can be addressed directly to your users. There will be time for questions and answers at the end of each workshop. Contact Sandy Nees at 581-6936 to discuss scheduling options for 10 or more departmental users. Individual users and those unable to attend with their department should register here.
Target Audience:
This class is for everyone wanting to learn about PantherMail.
Expertise Level:
Familiarity with basic email concepts.
Learning Objectives:
Examine the diverse features in PantherMail.
Explore the web user Interface.
Explore customizing options, calendars, and contacts.
Effectively create and use signatures.
Date/Time: Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 9-11 am
Description:
MyMediaMall is an online media download site provided by Booth Library to all members of the campus community. This service will allow you to checkout and download audio books, eBooks, music, and videos. Downloads can be made to your computer as well as many mobile devices. Bring along your mp3 player, ipod or other mobile device to class.
Target Audience:
This class is for everyone wanting to learn about MyMediaMall.
Expertise Level:
Basic concepts.
Learning Objectives:
Attendees will learn using a demonstration and hands-on approach to become familiar with the layout, features, policies, and procedures of MyMediaMall. Attendees will be able to identify the types of media available and the needed software downloads including how to install and configure.
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