Computer Lab and Classes
Computer Lab
A computer lab is available for internet access and word processing. Our computers have Microsoft Office 2013. Click here to view our computer use policy.
Classes
Computer classes are held in the computer lab. They are usually held in the fall and the spring. One on one computer tutoring is also available through appointment only. Please contact the Information desk for more details.
Basic Internet I
Learn the basics of searching the Internet using web addresses and search terms. We will practice doing searches using both methods. Handouts are given explaining basic searching, reliable websites and explanations of search terms. Different search engines will be explained and used as we explore the Internet using a worksheet with suggestions.
Basic Internet II
Use information from the first class to build searching skills. Worksheet with search questions will be used plus whatever information the class would like to look up. If you have Internet experience, you may take this class without taking the first class.
E-mail
Learn how to set up an e-mail account of your own. Learn how to use and manage your e-mail by sending attachments, creating folders and more. The class is geared toward questions that are asked. Each class is different.
Microsoft Word I
Learn the basics of using the word processing program. We will do cut, copy, paste, font style, font size, bold, italics, underline, tab, the show/hide button and more. We will practice on a document to create a stylish invitation.
Microsoft Word II
This class will focus on inserting clip art and word art into a document. If time allows, also how to copy a picture from the Internet into your document. You will learn how to re-size, text wrap and move the pictures and word art around until you get it in the right spot.
Microsoft Word III
When you finish this class, you should be able to do almost everything this program will do. We will use columns, tables, footnotes, page numbering, word count, date and time, spell check and more. We will create a document putting all we have learned to use and print it out to see how well we did.
PowerPoint
In this course, you will learn the basics of Microsoft PowerPoint, including how to set up a slideshow, insert pictures and charts into slides, change theme and slide design, and view your show.
TEL Career Transitions
This class will show you all the benefits of the Career Transitions section of the Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL). You will take a short career assessment test, research careers, build a resume, and search for jobs. You will open an account and save information at this website, which you can access from any computer. We are excited to share this new library resource with you, and think it will be very helpful to people looking for work.
Mobile Printing
Print in color for $0.50 a page
Print in black and white for $0.15 a page
**How to print from a LAPTOP OR DESKTOP COMPUTER at home or work:
- Begin by visiting www.printeron.net/cmcpl/mainlibrary
- Select the printer and enter your email address.
- Browse your computer to find and select the file you wish to print.
- Click the green print icon.
- At the Print Release Station on the second floor of the library, look for your print job and touch to print.
How to print from a TABLET OR SMARTPHONE APP:
- Visit your device's 'store' for apps, install and launch the PrinterOn App.
- Click "No printer selected."
- Click "Search." Search for "Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library."
- Select the black and white printer or the color printer.
- To print:
- Documents: when viewing the document, Import the document to the
- PrinterOn App.
- Photos from your phone: open the app, click on "photo" and select a photo to print.
- Select the printer and click the print icon.
- Enter an email address and click on the check mark.
- At the Print Release Station on the second floor of the library, look for your print job and touch to print.
How to use EMAIL to send something directly to the library print system:
- Email from any device directly to the library's print system.
- To print in color, email [email protected]
- To print in black and white, email [email protected]
- At the Print Release Station on the second floor of the library, look for your print job and touch to print.
All print jobs can be found at the print station on the second floor near the information desk.
Please note that the print station only holds print jobs for two hours.
Please pick up your print jobs within two hours to avoid losing your work.