The most popular courses on offer at public libraries are..Internet Basics/ Advanced..Email Basics..Word Basics / Advanced & Introduction to Computers. Some libraries offer these courses in other languages for their multicultural community. Libraries have also become involved with organising English conversation classes with volunteer or trained tutors.
More recently libraries are venturing into Social networking...Social Communication:an Introduction...Blogging:an Introduction...Flickr:Pictures on the Web.
Some libraries target particular groups...Seniors - Researching the Web for Travel & Health Information...Online Memories eg storing photos: Students- Research skills for Senior Students...Internet courses for Children. Some target employment skills...Excel Basics...Powerpoint..Job Search & Resumes or new technologies...Skype Basics...ITunes & IPods. and of course recreational interests....Searching Family History...EBay Basics...Digital Photography & last but not least...All about the Library website and library database training
Some interesting training links Bayside Library Service(Vic)..Brimbank Libraries(Vic)...Christchurch City Libraries (NZ)
Do you know of any other training happening in public libraries? Do you have any ideas for our library ?
