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ReferenceUSA

ReferenceUSA database contains 14 million U.S. businesses. You can search them by name, industry, SIC code, yellow page headings, geographic locations and more. Job seekers can research companies, industries, find contact names and addresses. The Residential database lists over 100 million US residents. It's an ideal tool to conduct market research, and locate friends and relatives.

Apr 01, 2009

Resume Creation & Job Search Online

April 2, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Need a professional-looking resume? This class teaches you to use the resume templates in MS Word. Also explore popular employment websites. Prerequisite: MS Word I or equivalent

Mar 25, 2009

MS Word III

March 28, 9:30-11:30AM

Learn to create text boxes, multiple columns, column breaks, and manipulate paragraphs to make a newsletter using Microsoft Word 2007. Prerequisite: MS Word I and equivalent.

Mar 25, 2009

Excel Tips & Tricks

March 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Want to enhance your Excel productivity? Learn the latest tips and tricks in MS 2007 version. Prerequisite: Excel I or equivalent.

Mar 23, 2009

PowerPoint II

March 26, 9:30-11:30AM

Jazz up your presentations by adding motion and sound in Microsoft Powerpoint 2007. Prerequisite: PowerPoint I.

Mar 23, 2009

MS Word II

March 21, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Enhance a document by learning to add tables, headers and footers as well as symbols in MS 2007 version. Prerequisite: MS Word I or equivalent.

Mar 18, 2009

PowerPoint I

March 19, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Learn to create multimedia presentations in MS 2007 version. Prerequisite: Mouse and Word skills.

Mar 18, 2009

Excel II

March 18, 6:30-8:30PM

Learn to use data, graphics and charts, and how to customize toolbars in MS 2007 version. Prerequisite: Excel I or equivalent.

Mar 17, 2009

Free Credit Reports

Once every 12 months, you can request for a copy of your credit report from each of the nationwide consumer credit reporting companies: Equifax, Experian & TransUnion. You can log on to AnnualCreditReport.com to request your free copy. It's quick, easy and secure!

Mar 12, 2009

Opposing Viewpoints

When you are looking for a research topic, or supporting materials for a debate, Opposing Viewpoints database is your solution. Here you'll find different viewpoints on a wide range of current issues, such as global warming and welfare reform. Social science instructors will find the 7,000 viewpoint articles useful for preparing lesson plans. The ability to print, download or email documents makes it easy to use.

Mar 10, 2009

LearningExpress Library

The ACT test is just around the corner, and you need to study for it! All the test prep study guides have been checked out from the library. Don't despair! You can practice your test on CPL's online database LearningExpress Library. Upon setting up your account online, you can study and practice from the computer at home or in the library.

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Mar 06, 2009

DemographicsNow

This is an incredible database. The other night when I needed census information for the Plymouth-Canton area for my meeting, I logged in and printed various demographic trend summary reports that gave me all the numbers that I was looking for. If you are trying to determine where to locate your business, identify your competitors, or find target audience for your advertising dollars, DemographicsNow has reports arranged by zip codes, cities and metropolitan areas in Michigan.

Mar 02, 2009

AP Images

If you are looking for news images as far back as the Great Depression or as recent as a few hours ago, you won’t be disappointed when you search in our AP Images database. Browse photos in categories of U.S. domestic news, international news, sports, financial news, and entertainment. You can further search by time periods and topical interests. There are also charts, tables, and logos. A perfect photo source for all your projects!

Feb 24, 2009

Download Digital Books

February 27, 10-11 a.m.
Master downloading an eBook or an eAudiobook from the library's growing digital collection. Prerequisite: Web navigation skills. Register online.

Feb 20, 2009

MS Word Exploded

February 21, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
This fast-paced class gives hints on how to use timesaving features such as format styles, drop caps, shortcuts, auto text, auto correct, breaks, borders/shading, page setup, synonyms, thesaurus and more. Prerequisite: MS Word I or equivalent.
Register online.