Computer Instruction @ OCPL
Computer Instruction 
Whether you need to keep a competitive edge in the job market, or just want to e-mail with long distance family members, computer literacy is important now more than ever. OCPL offers many computer training resources.
Please Choose from the Following:
Classes at Central Library
The Central Library offers free introductory computer classes as well as one-on-one beginning computer instruction. The classes are designed to help individuals who have little or no knowledge of computers or computer programs. Please call 315-435-1900 for class schedules and registration, or information on how to make an individual appointment.
Topics covered include:
- Computer Basics: Learn the different parts of the computer and become familiar with the Windows operating system.
- Navigating the Web: How to navigate the World Wide Web, and aspects of the Web to avoid.
- Introduction to Microsoft Word: Hands-on class teaching the basics of how to set up, write and print a document.
- E-mail Basics: How to set up a free email account and how to receive email, open attachments, attach a document, sort email and more.
Classes at City & Suburban Libraries
Check the OCPL Calendar of Events (and limit by Computer Instruction) regularly for information about upcoming classes and how to register. Here is a partial list of libraries that frequently offer computer training. Contact an individual library for more details about classes.
City Branch Libraries
- Beauchamp Branch
One-on-One basic computer instruction.
Call 435-3395 for appointment. - Betts Branch
One-on-One basic computer instruction.
Call 435-1940 for appointment. - Hazard Branch
Computer Instruction on Wednesdays by appointment.
Please call 435-5326 to schedule a session. - Mundy Branch
One-on-One basic computer instruction.
Call 435-3797 for appointment. - Paine Branch
One-on-one instruction on Internet basics, email and online research tools.
For information and registration, please call 435-5442. - Petit Branch
Monthly intermediate class. Topic varies.
Space is limited.
Call 435-3636 for more information.
Suburban Libraries
- Baldwinsville Library
Wired Wednesday series.
Each Wired Wednesday will address a different computer issue.
Registration is required, please call 635-5631.
Also available on Fridays is Tech Help Drop-In - Dewitt Library
One-on-one tech help sessions every Wednesday from 3 PM – 4PM.
Call 446-3578 for appointment. - Fayetteville Library
Tech Time, a staff assisted one-to-one computer lab time, is offered throughout the week.
Call to register and let them know what topic you need to cover 637-6374. - Marcellus Free Library
Individual computer instruction classes by appointment.
Learn the basics and get an e-mail address with Internet training.
Please call 673-3221 for more information. - Solvay Public Library
Individual computer instruction by appointment.
Please call 468-2441 for more information.
Books
A wide selection of books about computers is available for check out. Find everything from the ‘For Dummies” series to more advanced computer applications.
Databases
Use your library card and PIN to log into the Learning Express Database or Universal Class.
Learning Express provides interactive, multimedia, self-paced computer software application tutorials, from basic to advanced levels, for the most commonly used applications and operating systems. Click the link to Computer Skills in the left sidebar for tutorials and self-paced instruction on WordPerfect, all the MS Office applications and Windows and Mac operating systems.
Universal Class provides personal enrichment and non-credit online courses through engaging video-based lessons, a collaborative learning environment and graded lesson tests. Topics include: Computer Basics 101, Internet Fundamentals, Quickbooks MS Applications, Learn HTML and more. Once you have logged into the Universal Class database, click the link for Computer Training on the left to see the complete list of offerings.
Learning Express Computer classes list
Universal Class computer classes list
Websites
From the OCPL website, click Search Tools – Internet Links. Use the Computers link to find websites offering online tutorials and other helpful information for new computer users. Also included are links to local computer support groups.
Community Resources
[fees are charged for some of these classes]
OCM BOCES
Full-Time Adult Education Certificate Classes
Part-Time Continuing Education Classes
Onondaga Community College
Community Education – IT Certification Classes
Business & Workforce Development classes
Ed2go Online Courses
Onondaga Community College
Online Instruction Center
Neighborhood Computer Project
501 James St
To register call 399-4699 or e-mail neighborhoodcomputerproject@gmail.com
Classes include: how to buy a computer, PC literacy and basic Internet skills, how to set up an e-mail account, MS Office applications.
Last updated: January 5, 2013