The Brillion Library offers services and programs to help you use computers more efficiently. The Library offers the public wireless internet access as well as 11 computers that are hooked up to the Internet. The computers have a variety of Office programs such as Excel and Word that can be used to prepare your documents. All public computers are hooked up to both the copy machine and printer. 3 of the computers are hooked up to a scanner- which allows you to scan documents.
To help you use computers more efficiently, the library is offering a number of programs for the public. First the library is continuing to offer computer classes. Computer classes are set up as a 2 hour session with some hands on time. Classes are tailored to the needs of the participants from a list of offerings. Even seasoned users can Improve their Internet searching by taking a class. Check the website for the next classes or stop in at the library.
For those of you who want to optimize your computers, the library is offering a "PC Optimization: how to get the most out of your pc" class on Tuesday, Feb. 9th starting at 1:30 p.m. MCLS ITS/IT specialist Ginger Brochtrup will be presenting information that can help you maximize your PC. This is a free class, but registration is requested. Sign up by Feb. 5th.
In addition to the above mentioned classes, the Library is working with Fox Valley Tech to bring some classes to the Brillion Library. While this is still in the works, you will probably be hearing more in the future.
The Library Board approved a technology plan for the library at its January meeting. Updating computers and equipment and staff traiining are some of the priorities in this plan. Another component is setting up a reserve to help pay for these upgrades.
While technology keeps moving forwrd, we at the Brillion Public Library try to keep abreast and move in the direction we can. Our vision for technology is to provide an information backbone that wil lsupport the needs of an educated citzenry while continuing to support the traditional happenings of the public library.
