Would you like to learn more about the social web? This fall, Howard County Library staff presents classes to help you understand and safely enjoy several popular social networking sites.

Shelfari – Learn how to make a virtual book shelf and keep up with what your friends are reading.
Monday, September 21; 7:00 pm or Monday, October 5; 7:00 pm

Tweet, Tweet: All a Twitter About Twitter – Learn what Twitter is, how you can use it and how to follow someone. Discover several other social web applications that tie into Twitter.
Wednesday, September 23; 7:00 pm

Facebook 101 – Introduction to this social networking site, including how to set up an account (Must have a valid email address.)  Wednesday, September 30; 7:00 pm
Facebook 102 – Learn more specifics about uploading photos, applications, privacy settings (Must have a valid email address.)  Wednesday, October 7; 7:00 pm

Flickr 101 – Learn how to use this popular photo-sharing site, as well as basic photography tips.  (Must have a Yahoo account to attend class.)  Thursday, October 15; 7:00 pm
Flickr 102 – Learn how to use this popular photo-sharing site, as well as advanced photography tips. (Must have a Yahoo account to attend class.)  Tuesday, October 27; 7:00 pm

Social Web – Introduction to the world of the social web with demos of Twitter, Flickr, YouTube, Friendfeed, LinkedIn, and Facebook.  Wednesday, October 28; 7:00 pm

YouTube – Introduction and tour of the site. Thursday, October 29; 7:00 pm
YouTube II - Hands-on class where you will earn how to upload your videos.  (Must bring a short video, up to three minutes, on USB drive to upload in class.)  Thursday, November 12; 7:00 pm

LinkedIn – Learn about the social networking site LinkedIn and how you can use it professionally. Tuesday, November 17; 7:00 pm
 
Join our passionate staff as we untangle the social web for you.

Beth Tribe – Central Library