Business Resource Center: October Events at Simsbury Public Library

Blogging for Beginners
Thursday, October 9, 2014 (6:00 pm – 7:30 pm)
Technology Learning Center
Blogging is a form on online publishing that features consistently updated content. Whether you’re telling a story, advertising your business, or chronicling an event or a topic, blogging can be a great way to communicate your expertise or point-of-view via the internet. In this class, you’ll learn a brief history and status of blogging, as well get hands-on experience creating a free blog on Wordpress. Jenna Mayotte, BRC Coordinator, is your instructor. Attendees should create an account at Wordpress.com prior to class. Note: Wordpress.com is a free blog host platform, not to be confused with Wordpress.org, which is a web software company. Register by calling 860-658-7663 or online at www.simsburylibrary.info, and click on calendar.

Security in an Unsecure World
Tuesday, October 14, 2014 (6:30 pm – 8:00 pm)
Program Room
It seems like every month brings a new online data breach or hacking story. Should we be worried? Come to this lecture to separate the hype from the reality – straight from the mouth of an expert. Join Joseph O’Donnell, of SWAT Technologies, to discover simple steps you can take now to safe-guard your personal information as you continue to use and enjoy internet browsing, email, online banking, and credit cards. Specifically, you’ll learn: Security vulnerabilities: how do they get to me? What are the most vulnerable behaviors? What can I do to protect myself? Who can I trust? This is a great session for both individuals as well as small businesses in need of safe-guarding their sensitive client data. Register by calling 860-658-7663 or online at www.simsburylibrary.info, and click on calendar.

Resume Workshop
Thursday, October 16, 2014 (7:00 pm – 8:30 pm)
Program Room
Attendees will receive advice on creating a professional resume to win interviews and land a job. Trish Thomas, founder of The Resume Resource and Assistant Director of Career Services at ECSU, will also provide tips on cover letters, LinkedIn, company research, job searches and interviews. Register by calling 860-658-7663 or online at www.simsburylibrary.info, and click on calendar.

Leveraging LinkedIn: Beyond the Basics
Thursday, October 23, 2014 (10:00 am – 12:00 pm)
Technology Learning Center
Do you have a LinkedIn account and connections but feel you aren’t getting the most out of this powerful networking tool? During this hands-on session, Carol Mon will teach you advanced LinkedIn tools and techniques. Come prepared to take your profile and LinkedIn knowledge to a higher level. NOTE: You must have a LinkedIn profile (70% complete or more) and be comfortable using the basic LinkedIn features (making connections, using the search tools, editing your profile.) Register by calling 860-658-7663 or online at www.simsburylibrary.info, and click on calendar.

Intermediate Blogging
Thursday, October 23, 2014, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Technology Learning Center
This is an intermediate class for students who have taken Blogging for Beginners (10/9/14) or who have basic knowledge of blogging and of how the WordPress.com platform works. All attendees should already have a blog account at WordPress.com. In this class you’ll learn more advanced features of the software - changing and customizing themes, adding widgets, and posting text and media. This is a hands-on class. Note: Wordpress.com is a free blog host platform, not to be confused with Wordpress.org, which is a web software company. Register by calling 860-658-7663 or online at www.simsburylibrary.info, and click on calendar.

Classes in the Technology Learning Center are limited to 20 seats, with priority given to those who preregister. Programs with low registrations risk cancellation, so please sign up in advance for programs you plan to attend. Check our calendar online for changes and updates.