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EduBrite is the learning management system for the library that can be accessed online at your convenience. Please be sure to ask your supervisor prior to taking an online training course. Always complete training during normal working hours.

A Librarian's Guide to Homelessness

This is a 'resource' course based on information provided by Homelesslibrary.com

Data is based on 2013 statistics and it is NOT specific to the Metropolitan Library System. If you have questions or concerns, check with your supervisor for clarification. YouTube video approximately 38 minutes in length. Closed captioning is available. The webinar is approximately 1 hour and 24 minutes in length. Closed Captioning is NOT available for the webinar. Online Course - FREE, but you must register.

Access Workshop 1 - Library Accounts

In Workshop 1, you will be introduced to the CARL.X and CARL.Connect software. You will learn tips and tricks for navigating around these programs and what to do when error messages appear. Attendees will also learn all about library accounts, including issuing new accounts, updating accounts, and handling blocks on accounts. Attendees will discuss common scenarios that frontline staff face regarding customer accounts and apply their knowledge by issuing practice accounts in both systems.

Accounts and Passwords

Learn the basics of creating online accounts, including creating secure passwords and keeping accounts secure.

Active Shooter: by FEMA

An active shooter is an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined area or other populated area. In most cases, active shooters use firearms and there is no pattern or method to their selection of victims. Active shooter situations are unpredictable and evolve quickly.

All employees can help prevent and prepare for potential active shooter situations. This course provides guidance to individuals, including managers and employees, so that they can prepare to respond to an active shooter situation.

This course is not written for law enforcement officers, but for non-law enforcement employees. The material may provide law enforcement officers information on recommended actions for non-law enforcement employees to take should they be confronted with an active shooter.

Basic Search

Never used a search engine before? This class will help you learn about search engines and get you started searching the Internet. We will also cover some advanced search tools and advertisements in a search.

Buying a Plane Ticket

Learn how to search for and buy plane tickets online.

Cloud Storage

Learn what cloud storage is, who offers it, and how to use it in this class.

Creating a Basic Budget with Excel

Learn basic computer skills needed to create a basic household budget using spreadsheet programs like Microsoft Excel. Skills include creating a spreadsheet, entering data, writing formulas, applying formatting, inserting rows, and copying data to paste into a new sheet.

Creating Resumes

Learn how to create and edit resumes in Microsoft Word.

Crisis Communication Plan: A Tool All Libraries Need

In today’s world, anything can happen, even in the library. It’s a sad reality, but Urban Libraries Council member libraries have experienced shootings, drug overdoses and more within their walls. While we always hope for the best, we have to plan for the worst. That planning should include a crisis communications plan. Join us for Crisis Communications Plan: A Tool All Libraries Need and Hear. Hosted by the Columbus Metropolitan Library, which experienced a shooting in June, and the Free Library of Philadelphia, which has experienced multiple drug overdoses in the library building and on the grounds. Both speakers will detail their crisis communications plan and discuss how those plans have helped them navigate some tough times with the media and the general public.  

Discrimination and Harassment in the Workplace - Non-Supervisors

Discrimination and Harassment in the Workplace - Non-Supervisors is required annually for all non-supervisors.

Getting Started on a Computer

If you are new to computers, haven't used them for a while, are a little unsure and uncomfortable, or just need a bit of a refresher, we have the tools to help you tackle technology at your own pace and gain the confidence you need to succeed.

Internet Privacy

When we use the Internet, we are constantly sending and receiving information from various websites and individuals. We can take control of who is able to see that information, and how much information they can see. Internet privacy refers to the level of personal, private information we share. This course will help you understand more about privacy concerns.

Intro to Email

New to email? This is the perfect class to get you started using email. Learn what email is, how to set up an account, how to reply to and send emails, and more.

Intro to Email 2: Beyond the Basics

After you have mastered the basics, learn how to do more with your email account.

Intro to Facebook

Learn the basics of Facebook in this class, including signing up, finding friends, posting, and privacy.

Intro to Skype

Learn the basics of Skype in this class, including signing up, adding contacts, and making a video call.

Kanopy: An Introduction

Kanopy is Metro’s newest streaming service offering “thoughtful entertainment” including selections from Criterion, PBS and The Great Courses.  All films come with public performance rights, so screening a film at the library or in a classroom is a breeze.     

Libby App by OverDrive

Did you know your local library has thousands of ebooks and audiobooks? You can borrow them, instantly, for free, using just the device in your hand -- Meet Libby.

Microsoft Word

Learn how to create, format, and save a document in Microsoft Word.

Navigating a Website

Learn to navigate your way around websites.

Online Job Searching

In this class, get an overview of looking for a job online. We cover online classified sites, job search sites, company sites, and staying safe from scams.

Online Scams

Get an overview of scams and how to deal with them to help you be safer online.

OverDrive: Getting Started with Overdrive

Getting started with OverDrive - Borrow and enjoy books with the Libby app from Overdrive. The approximate recorded webinar is 30 minutes.

Overdrive: The Libby App

Libby is a new app released by OverDrive. It has the same collection of titles as the OverDrive app - it's just a different way to access the same digital library collection. Libby is a fast and attractive digital browsing experience.

Overdrive: The End User's Experience

Topics Include Digital Library Website, Libby, Kindle and the OverDrive App.

Paycom - Non -Supervisors

This course provides resources for general Paycom information. As well as relevant Metro policies.

Technology Training

The training is 1 hour long and will include basic troubleshooting techniques, basic computer skills to assist members and PC reservation. Staff will be trained on how to assist library customers with the self-help technology available in the library including copiers, external devices such as flash drives and other frequent assistance needs.

Using a Mac (OS X)

If you know a bit about using a mouse and keyboard but don't know your way around using a computer just yet, this is the class for you. Learn how to use a Mac (Apple) with the OS X Operating System.

Using a Mobile Device (Android)

Learn basic information about mobile devices with more specific information about using an Android phone.

Using a PC (Windows 10)

If you know a bit about using a mouse and keyboard but don't know your way around using a computer just yet, this is the class for you. Learn how to use a PC (Personal Computer) with the Windows 10 Operating System.

Using a PC (Windows 7)

If you know a bit about using a mouse and keyboard but don't know your way around using a computer just yet, this is the class for you. Learn how to use a PC (Personal Computer) with the Windows 7 Operating System.

Webinar: Keys to Effective Decision Making

We all make hundreds if not thousands of decisions every day.  Some are easy; some are excruciatingly difficult.  In this webinar, we will explore the characteristics of different types of decisions as well as the critical steps to effective decision-making, including defining the problem (or question or choice), choosing a decision-making process, developing and evaluating alternatives, and the process of deciding.  We’ll provide examples of some of the common biases that lead to flawed decision-making, and what to do when none of the alternatives seems appealing.  Finally, we will discuss what we know about the role of emotions in decision-making based on neuroscience and behavioral economics research.

Why Use a Computer? - Introduction to Computers for Reluctant Users

Do you ever wonder why you should take the time and effort to learn to use a computer? If you are new to using computers you may think that it is too hard, too expensive, or not for people like you. You are not alone. Take this course to learn why using a computer can be worth the time and effort, and to take a closer look at what steps you can take to learn computers one skill at a time.

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