NEW HAMPSHIRE GATES TRAINING FOR PUBLIC LIBRARIES

The state of New Hampshire has received a training program grant from the Gates Foundation. This technology training is for public libraries in New Hampshire and will include half and full-day workshops at various locations across the state. The workshops will include small group as well as hands-on larger lab sessions covering topics ranging from computer troubleshooting and maintenance, advanced Internet searching, to teaching technology to older adults and establishing community coalitions to build funding support.

Eligibility
All public library staff in the state are eligible for this training. All the training workshops will be on a space available basis and will be limited to one person from each library. The small group computer workshops will be limited to four participants from libraries in the geographic area of the workshop.

Cost
There is no cost for these workshops.

Classes
The following classes will be offered. For course descriptions and locations go to www.nh.gov/nhsl/training/gates

• Advanced Internet Searching
• EBSCO Administration
• Targeting Technology for Specific Populations: How to Reach Youth and Older Adults
• Establishing Community Coalitions: How to Use Collaboration, Advocacy and Public Awareness to Develop Community Resources
• Your PC Inside and Out
• Connecting PC's: Intro to Networking

Registration
You may register online by going to: www.nh.gov/nhsl/training/gates/regform.html.