“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!