The class will learn how search engines work, why Boolean logic cannot be ignored, what search operators are and how to use them, and the searching strategies that will get answers to questions. The class is free and all are welcome.
Registration is limited.
The Library currently has seven terminals that offer Internet access four are near the Reference Desk and three are in the Children s Room. Two of the terminals were provided through a federal Library Services and Technology InFoPeople Grant, administered by the California State Library. The other five were purchased with a grant from Gates Foundation. Those five have 35-40 additional software, ranging from Barney and Arthur for the children to Microsoft Office 2000. There is no charge to use them.