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Downloadable Audio books

If you’re into technology and you love to listen to audio books, we’ve got the perfect thing for you! Library cardholders can now download audio books directly to their personal computers and MP3 players. Simply log on to the Bryant Library’s Web site from your home or office and download away. It’s another free service that comes with your library card!

PAC (Public Access Computers)

As a free service to Bryant Library cardholders you can log on and surf the World Wide Web . If you already have an Internet account you may read and send E-mail.   Patrons must register at the Circulation Desk for PAC use and may sign up at the Reference Desk  to use a computer for one forty-five minute time period.  Patrons must be familiar with the software applications that they are using.  Our librarians can assist in the initial startup of the system, however, staff cannot provide extended instruction.  If you are a beginner please ask about our small group computer classes and our computer volunteer tutoring service.

Computer Training For Library Patrons

• Computer Training For Beginners at the Valentine House Training Center - One session: Tuesdays, 10 - 11:45 am.
• Get Your Own E-mail Account @The Bryant Library! - One session: Thursdays, 10 - 11:45.
• The Library offers "small group", user-friendly,  hands-on,  computer training sessions  for beginners.  The fee for the course is $10.00 and is NON-REFUNDABLE.  Please  call the Reference Desk at (516) 621-2240 if you are unable to  make a class and you will be able to reschedule.
• To register, pay the $10.00 fee at the Circulation Desk and then sign up  at the Reference Desk on the main floor of the Library.
  IN-PERSON REGISTRATION ONLY!
• ** The fee for Roslyn School District Gold Card Members is $8.00.  Members must show their Gold Card. **
• Patrons must be registered for Public Access Computer use before paying for a class.  If they don't have a blue dot, they must register to use the PACs first.
Diane Zuckerman, a professional computer instructor, will conduct the sessions.  Learn how to use a mouse, move around on the "desktop" and browse the Internet. BRYANT CARDHOLDERS WILL BE GIVEN PREFERENCE.  If there is space available, Out-of-District patrons may sign up as well. Individual Computer Assistance - The Library has volunteers to tutor patrons who need help accessing the new computers.  They will offer guidance on using the computer, surfing the World Wide Web and various word processing programs.  If you would like assistance, please fill out an application form which is available at the Reference Desk. Tutoring sessions are limited to Bryant Library cardholders. The Bryant Library and computer volunteers assumes no responsibility for any damages which may occur as a result of the use of this service.  The goal of this service is to help you feel comfortable using a computer and to give you an opportunity to get some hands-on practice.  It is not by any means an in-depth instructional course.  If you are looking for a comprehensive class, you  should consider enrolling in a continuing education course through the Roslyn Schools or a local college.
Typical Computer Volunteer ScheduleTuesday: 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 11:30-12:15 p.m.
Friday: 11:30-12:15 p.m.
Level of tutoring: Beginners ONLY Internet Access
• America Online Guest Logon
• Internet Explorer
• Netscape

Software Programs  

• Microsoft Explorer
• Word Processing  Programs
  Corel WordPerfect
  Microsoft Word
  Microsoft Works
• Spreadsheet Programs

Microsoft Excel
Corel Quatro Pro
• Database programs

Microsoft Access

• Presentation Programs
  Corel Presentations
  Microsoft Powerpoint
  Microsoft Publisher
• Resume Writing

Winway Resume
• Tutorials
  Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing