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Jefferson County Library
241 SE 7th Street
Madras OR, 97741
475-3351

Class Schedule

Course Descriptions

Introduction to Computer and Basics Computing
Entry level class teaching the basic components used in computer, how they work, why they work, and how to use them. Covering the basics of using a mouse and key board in the Microsoft windows operating system.
Class length - approximately 2 hours.


Introduction to Internet and Email
This course cover the basics of internet safety (and why). Teaching the basics of webrowsers, search engines and email programs. Students will have the opportunity to sign up for their own free email account.
Class length - approximately 2 hours.


Advanced Internet and Email
A more in depth look at the internet and email system. Students learn to send attachments via email, how to refine web searching to locate specific websites, information about online shopping and auctions (ie. eBay).
Class length - approximately 2 hours.


Digital Photography
This course is designed to gif people exposure to digital cameras, photo editing software and printing. (Cameras are provided for student use during the class.) Students will have the opportunity to learn the basics of the Nikon Point-and-shoot camera system, take digital photographs, manipulate those photos for size, resolution and color and them print a photograph.
Class length - approximately 3 hours.


GPS (Global Positioning System)
This class covers the basics of using the Garmin Etrex Vista GPS unit (provided for student use) as well as other models. Practical application for GPS in recreation whether hiking, biking, hunting the GPS can provide accurate location information and navigational guidance.
Class length - approximately 3 hours.


Ebay – Buying
This class offers a basic overview of Ebay (the world’s largest online auction service). The class details searching for items for sale, finding values and warnings about common pitfalls. NOTE: attendants must have an previously established Ebay account and know their account name and password or have their email address and password and make arrangements to arrive ½ hours before the class starts to create an account.
Class length – Approximately 2 hours


Ebay – Selling
This class walks students through listing and selling items on Ebay (the world’s largest online auction service). The class details tips and tricks to help get the best value for your sale items. NOTE: attendants must have a previously established Ebay account and know their account name and password or have their email address and password and make arrangements to arrive ½ hours before the class starts to create an account.
Class length – Approximately 2 hours


Microsoft Office
This class covers a basic overview of the Microsoft Office bundle of programs including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Publisher. Students learn the basic purpose of the different programs along with tips and trick for productivity.
Class Length – Approximately 2 hours.


Social Internet
Explores the new phenomenon of social interaction on the internet.  Blogs, Wikis, Chats.......what are they?  Are they safe?  How do you protect yourself?  The class will cover popular sites like YouTube, MySpace and Google's Blog Search function.
Class length – Approximately 2 hours


E-File your taxes & Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Todd Williver and The Bit Mobile will help you eFile your taxes and your Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). This is not to prepare your taxes, just show you how to efile. So come with your taxes already prepared.
If you earn less than $54,000 a year and can verify your Earned Income Tex Credit (EITC), This class will show you how to efile for that along with your taxes.
Bring all your documents including last year's taxes.
eFiling gets your returun back quicker.
Sign up at the library.
Class length - approximately 1 hour.