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“Computer Training for Adults”
Rita Lovell
Alpine County Librarian
WELCOME TO ALPINE COUNTY!
Population: 1,176
Alpine County
Stunning views and soothing sounds of nature
One sound is anything but soothing…
Time consuming
Frustrating
Disadvantage
Markleeville (County Seat)
...the Library!
Empowerment
Home business
Social Media
Online learning
Project Goal
Empower residents with basic computer skills they need to be personally and professionally successful.
Steps
Secure a site
Create curriculum
Begin
Computer Lab
High speed Internet connection23 networked computer stations
Excellent teaching tool
Engaged learning
Results
17 regulars6 drop-ins
Increased skills for all
They want more classes!
My Grant dollar$ in action
$5,000
2 new laptops ($1,700) Staff help ($1,600) Pre-loaded flash drives ($700) Facilities use fees ($600)
Residents recieved
Free computer training
Experienced instructors
Excellent facility
“Tailored” curriculum
New computers for Library
Project Challenges
Weather
Dial Up Access
Staffing
Creative name
Successes
Attendance
Enjoyed learning
Gained Community and Board support
We’re on the “radar”
Library = County resource that meets community needs
Where do we go from here?
Collaborate
Share/Combine
resources
Keep momentum
Thank You!
Thank You!