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Foundation Directory Online @ Branigan Library

Are you a representative of a non-profit organization?  Come learn how to search the Foundation Directory Online.  This database has over 80,000 grant-makers listed and is a great source for nonprofits seeking funds.  This training will be held in the Library's Computer Training Lab.

This program is offered free of charge, but seating is limited.  You can register online here.  Call Catherine Christmann at 528-4085 with questions or for help registering.

Download the flyer here.  Download Grants

November Computer Classes @ Branigan Library

Come join us for another round of computer classes here at Branigan Library!  The lineup for November is as follows:

Registration begins at 8 A.M. on Monday, November 2, 2009.
Registration will be IN PERSON ONLY from 8-9 A.M.
After 9 A.M. telephone and online registration will be accepted.
Call 528-4005 or 528-4026 to register.
Visit our online Events Calendar at: http://library.las-cruces.org.
Class size is limited to 6 participants.
Registration is required to attend all classes

Know Your PC—Group 1 
A Three-Part Class
Mondays, November 3, 10, and 17
9-11 AM

Know Your PC—Group 2 
A Three-Part Class
Thursdays, November 5, 12, and 19
1-3 PM

Internet for Beginners—Group 1 
A Three-Part Class
Tuesdays, November 3, 10, 17
1-3 PM

Internet for Beginners—Group 2 
A Three-Part Class
Mondays, November 9, 16, and 23
9-11 AM

Email for Beginners—Group 1 
A Two-Part Class
Wednesdays, November 4 and 18
9-11 AM

Email for Beginners—Group 2 
A Two-Part Class
Fridays, November 13 and 20
9-11 AM

Word 2007 
A Three-Part Class
Mondays, November 9, 16, and 23
1-3 PM

PowerPoint 2007 
A Two-Part Class
Fridays, November 13 and 20
1-3 PM

Computer Classes in October

Join us for our October series of computer classes:

Registration begins at 8 A.M. on Thursday, October 1, 2009.
Registration will be IN PERSON ONLY from 8-9 A.M.
After 9 A.M. telephone and online registration will be accepted.
Call 528-4005 or 528-4026 to register.
Visit our online Events Calendar for more details.
Class size is limited to 6 participants.
Registration is required to attend all classes

Know Your PC—Group 1: A Three-Part Class
Fridays, October 2, 9, and 12
9-11 AM

Know Your PC—Group 2:  A Three-Part Class
Tuesdays, October 6, 13, and 20
9-11 AM

Know Your PC—Group 3:  A Three-Part Class
Thursdays, October 8, 15, and 22
1-3 PM

Internet for Beginners—Group 1:  A Three-Part Class
Fridays, October 2, 9, and 16
1-3 PM

Internet for Beginners—Group 2:  A Three-Part Class
Tuesdays, October 6, 13, and 20
1-3 PM

Internet for Beginners—Group 3:  A Three-Part Class
Tues., Wed., and Friday, October 27, 28, and 30
9-11 AM

Email for Beginners—Group 1:  A Two-Part Class
Mondays, October 19 and 26
9-11 AM

Email for Beginners—Group 2:  A Two-Part Class
Wednesdays, October 14 and 21
9-11 AM

Word 2007—Group 1:  A Three-Part Class
Mondays, October 5, 19, and 26
1-3 PM

Word 2007—Group 2:  A Three-Part Class
Wednesdays, October 7, 14, 21
1-3 PM

Mail Merge:  A Single Class
Tuesday, October 27
1-3 PM

Excel 2007:  A Three-Part Class
Wednesdays, October 7, 14, and 21
6:30-8:30 PM

Download the flyer here:  Download October 2009 Computer Classes

Before You Seek a Grant

Thinking about starting a non-profit?  Unsure of how to get funding?
Join us on Wednesday, September 2nd from 9-11 AM for Before You Seek a Grant: A Checklist for New Non-Profits.

This workshop provides a step-by-step checklist to help increase your organization’s readiness for foundation fundraising.  This course is geared towards representatives of community groups without nonprofit status or new nonprofits with very little experience in grant seeking.  This training will be held in the Library’s Computer Training Lab.

Registration: This program is offered free of charge, but space is limited.  You can register online here.  Click on the event and fill out the registration form. It’s that easy.  Call Catherine Christmann at 528-4085 with questions or for help registering.

Download a flyer here:  Download Grants

Anyone who will require accommodation for a disability to attend this event, please notify the library 48 hours in advance at 528-4005 or 528-4008 TTY. 

Computer Classes in September at Branigan Library

Download the flyer here: Download September 2009 Computer Classes

Registration begins at 8 A.M. on Tuesday, September 1, 2009.
Registration will be IN PERSON ONLY from 8-9 A.M.
After 9 A.M. telephone and online registration will be accepted.
Call 528-4005 or 528-4026 to register or to ask a question. 
Visit our online Events Calendar for more information or to register after 9 AM. 
Class size is limited to 6 participants.
Registration is required to attend all classes
Participants are allowed to register for 2 classes and 1 Practice sessions per person

September Classes

Know Your PC—Group 1
A Three-Part Class
Wednesdays, Sept. 2, 9, 16
11-1 PM

Know Your PC—Group 2
A Three-Part Class
Fridays, Sept. 4, 11, 18
9-11 AM

Know Your PC—Group 3
A Three-Part Class
Wednesdays, Sept. 2, 9, 16
2-4 PM

Internet for Beginners—Group 1
A Three-Part Class
Thursdays, Sept. 3, 10, 17
1-3 PM

Internet for Beginners—Group 2
A Three-Part Class
Fridays, Sept. 4, 11, 18
1-3 PM

Internet for Beginners—Group 3
A Three-Part Class
Tuesdays, Sept 8, 15, 22
9-11 AM

New Media and You
A Two-Part Class
Wednesdays, Sept. 23, 30
2-4 PM

Email For Beginners
A Two-Part Class
Wednesdays, Sept. 23, 30
9-11 AM

Know Your Library Online
A Single Class
Thursday, Sept. 10
9-11 AM

Word 2007—Group 1
A Three-Part Class
Tuesdays, Sept. 8, 15, 22
1-3 PM

Word 2007—Group 2
A Three-Part Class
Mondays, Sept. 14, 21, 28
9-11 AM

Excel 2007
A Three-Part Class
Wednesdays, Sept. 9, 16, 23
6:30-8:30 PM

Practice Sessions
(Register for 1)
Single Sessions
Mondays, Sept. 14, 21, 28
1-3 PM

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More for iPod Users on the Library's eAudiobooks Database

Our 24/7 online library just got a little bigger!  The library's eAudiobook database is already full ofgreat titles on audiobook and now, we are pleased to announce that over 1,200 new titles are available to iPod users.  

This means that a greater number of eAudiobook files are now in the MP3 format.  For some of you, the different types of files may be a new concept.  Here is ashort breakdown of the file types:  WMA (Windows Media Audio) files are encoded with DRM (Digital Rights Management) which restricts access to users.  WMA files may only be used on Windows-based systems and Windows-based media players.  MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3) files are compatible with almost any system or media player (including iPods) and comes DRM-free, or with no user restrictions. 

And for those of you just hearing about our eAudiobook database for the first time, read on for a brief summary of the service.  eAudiobooks is a database full of audiobooks for your computer or portable media player.  You may either access the database using our online gateway (allows you to download to your computer and then transfer to your portable device) or download the Netlibrary MediaCenter (which allows you to download directly to your device).  eAudiobooks may be checked out for 21 days (no late fees!) and you may check out 10 eAudiobooks at one time.  Download this flyer for more information:  Download Eaudio HANDOUT

Feel free to stop by our Media Department to talk with our knowledgeable staff about the eAudiobook database.

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Electronic Health Information Training Opportunity

TBML is proud to host a training opportunity provided by the UNM Center for Development and Disability.  This training is intended for those who work or live with those dealing with developmental and/or physical disabilities.   This training will help participants locate and utilize free web-based health information databases and specialized materials.

Download the flyer for more information:  Download UNM-CDD flyer

The training will be held in the TBML Computer Lab on August 14 from 9-11 AM.

Registration is required and space is limited.

Please call or email for more information or to register :

Stormy Davis Costanza  505/272-4631  sdavis-costanza@salud.unm.edu

Jeanne Favret  505/272-0281  jfavret@salud.unm.edu

Brita Sauer  575/528-4026  bsauer@las-cruces.org

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Keeping Safe Online

 

Visualization of a Portion of the Routes on the Internet (via Wikipedia.org)

The web is constantly changing and evolving and it can be hard to stay on top of all these new developments.  Along with the evolution of the web comes the evolution of the cyber-criminal, complete with new tricks, tools, and scams.  So do yourself a favor and peruse a few sites or pass them on to your loved ones to keep them safe and sound online.  No matter your age or experience level, here are some sites to help you safely navigate through this tangled web:

The Center for Missing and Exploited Children and The Boys and Girls Club have teamed up to bring you the NetSmartz Workshop.  Geared toward parents, guardians, and people who work with kids, this site is a comprehensive and up-to-date look at the latest online trends among teens and the habits of children.  Definitely worth a look for anyone caring for a child or teen.

OnGuard Online is a site that "provides practical tips from the federal government and the technology industry to help you be on guard against Internet fraud, secure your computer, and protect your personal information."  Bookmarking this site and revisiting it will help you be a more confident consumer and user of internet services without opening yourself up to scams.  Features games, videos, tools, and other learning opportunities.

Locally, the New Mexico Office of the Attorney General has an Internet safety site that is worth a look.  For a more comprehensive and up-to-date set of information, the Washington State Office of the Attorney General has an excellent site geared toward the average adult Internet user.  Both are worth a look.

And finally, AARP has an excellent and well-known site on Internet Safety targeting the over-65 crowd.  Specifically geared toward the issues, concerns, and use patterns of this age group, Online Safety has videos and articles covering everything from setting up a firewall to protecting oneself from identity theft.  Highly recommended.

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Computer Classes in July

Need to brush up on your computer skills?  Come join us for another round of computer classes in July.

Download the flyer here:  Download July 2009

Registration begins at 8 A.M. on Wednesday, July 1, 2009.
Registration will be IN PERSON ONLY from 8-9 A.M.
After 9 A.M. telephone and online registration will be accepted.
Call 528-4005 or 528-4026 to register. 
Visit our online Events Calendar at:  http://library.las-cruces.org. 
Class size is limited to 6 participants.
Registration is required to attend all classes
Participants are allowed to register for
2 classes  and 2 Practice sessions per person.

Classes offered are as follows:

Know Your PC—Group 1 A Three-Part Class
Thursdays, July 2, 9, 16
1-3 PM

Know Your PC—Group 2 A Three-Part Class
Tuesdays, July 7, 14, 21
9-11 AM

Know Your PC—Group 3 A Three-Part Class
Mondays, July 13, 20, 27
9-11 AM

Internet for Beginners—Group 1 A Two-Part Class
Tuesdays, July 7, 14
1-3 PM

Internet for Beginners—Group 2 A Two-Part Class
Wednesdays, July 8, 15
9-11 AM

Internet for Beginners—Group 3 A Two-Part Class
Fridays, July 10, 17
9-11 AM

New Media and You—Group 1 Single Class
Wednesday, July 22
9-11 AM

New Media and You—Group 2 Single Class
Wednesday, July 29
1-3 PM

Word 2007 A Three-Part Class
Mondays, July 13, 20, 27
1-3 PM

Excel 2007 A Three-Part Class
Wednesdays, July 8, 15, 22
6:30-8:30 PM

Introduction to Vista Single Class
Thursday, July 16
9-11 AM

Practice Sessions Single Sessions
Fridays, July 10, 17, 24, 31
1-3 PM

Visit the TBML Event Calendar for more information.

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Save Time, Search Smart

The best thing about Google is also the worst thing: it has a lot of information. It's pretty easy to get overwhelmed when faced with 4,000 pages of matching terms. How do you narrow that down? Here are some smart search tips for Google...

Want to know what the weather's like outside?
Google: weather zip code
Example: weather 88001 returns weather results for Las Cruces.

Need to know what time it is?
Google: time location
Example: time Hong Kong tells you what time it is in Hong Kong.

Want to check flight status?
Google: airline flight number
Example: american airlines flight 1494 finds you flight information.

Need to convert currency?
Google: dollar amount in currency name
Example: 10 us dollars in yen tells you how much $10 is in Japanese yen.

Want to search for related items?
Google: ~term
Example: ~nutrition returns results for nutrition, food and health.

What time is that movie playing?
Google: movie name city state
Example: my life in ruins las cruces nm returns local movie times.

What does that word mean?
Google: define word
Example: define useful returns word definitions.

(Idea for this post hatched from an article at Lifehacker.com: Top 10 Obscure Google Search Tricks. )
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