Carson City Library tech training services in demand
Carson City Library continues to extend opportunities for patrons to advance their digital literacy skills by offering an array of extensive technology training classes. A calendar of librarian-led training classes and workshops is updated monthly and offers new classes based on patron demand.
“It is important that the classes we offer coincide with our patrons’ desire for lifelong learning in a variety of technology related subjects, ” said Carson City Library Director Sena Loyd. The Carson City Library’s @ Two Digital Learning Center staff have been expanding technology-based, hands-on digital literacy classes with guidance from Technology Trainer Molly Walt.
Computer classes being offered include Computers for Beginners, Keyboard and Mouse, Beginning Word, Intermediate Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Building Your Resume, Web Browsing, AutoCAD, Photoshop, and Bamboo Tablet Drawing. More classes are being designed weekly.
Patrons may suggest classes by sending an email to Molly Walt at mrwalt@clan.lib.nv.us or calling 775 887-2244 x1028. To enroll in classes logon to www.carsoncitylibrary.org and click on the @ Two Digital Learning Center tab. The course schedule can be found by clicking on the left sidebar link “Course Schedule” or call the@ Two Desk at 775.887.2244 ext. 1025.
In addition to offered classes, patrons may request one-on-one training by filling out a form at a library service desk to request an appointment.
Carson City Library’s @Two Digital Learning Center mission is to connect and equip schools, business, families and the community to deliver high quality learning opportunities that enrich time spent in school or strengthen self-directed adult learning.
We aim to support marketable skill building by bridging this area’s digital divide and in so doing create digitally literate communities. In partnership with the Lyon County Library District funding is provided by the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), the only federal program exclusively for libraries. It is administered by the Institute of Museums and Library Services (IMLS) through the Nevada State Library and Archives.
“Your Knowledge and Discovery Place”, Carson City Library, open Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., is located at the corner of Roop and Washington Streets. For more information call 887-2244 or checkout our website at www.carsoncitylibrary.org
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