[Publib] Public computer classes

[Mary Soucie]

Sean,
We've offered computer classes for about 5 years now. We take feedback
from our patrons to determine what classes will be offered. The feedback
is given by patrons taking the classes as well as by questions asked at
our ref desk. For instance, we're getting ready to offer a class on
online job searching based on the number of patrons the ref staff has
been assisting with this topic.

We used to have staff teach the class but now we have two teachers that
we hire on a contract basis, the same as any of our other programs.
 
Mary J. Soucie, MLIS
Library Director
Wilmington Public Library District
Visit the world @ your library(tm)
201 S Kankakee St
Wilmington IL 60481
(815) 476-2834
mjsoucie at wilmingtonlibrary.org
 
Wilmington Public Library District is committed to providing excellent
comprehensive service to its community.
 
 

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[mailto:publib-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Aragon, Sean
Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 3:49 PM
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Subject: [Publib] Public computer classes



I'm looking for some collective wisdom on offering public computer
classes at public libraries:  purposes in offering classes, methods of
determining what classes are taught and determining who teaches the
classes.

 

Sean Aragon

Branch Periodical Coordinator

Fresno County Public Library 

Fresno, CA 93657

saragon at fresnolibrary.org

 

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