Tips are shared in this course about the latest ways to use the
Internet safely. Internet banking, password choices, and keeping your machine up-to-date with virus, firewall, and spyware protection software will be covered. Students will learn to identify fraudulent E-mail messages, phishing, pharming, and vishing.

This is an intermediate level class. An intermediate level learner is someone who has good mouse and keyboard skills and who can open and close application, but needs further instruction with applications such as E-mail, word processing, or other office software. Intermediate courses prepare you for advanced level courses offered by the library.

Telephone registration will begin Friday, March 2 by calling 518-584-7860 ext. 257. No early registrations will be accepted.

Online registration will begin Tuesday, March 6. Online registration will be accessed from this webpage and will become activated March 6 at 12:00 a.m.

Phone and online registration will be ongoing until classes are full.

Telephone Registration Instructions:
Call instructor, Kathy Handy, at 518-584-7860 ext. 257 beginning March 2, 2012 and leave a message with your name, phone number, e-mail address (if you have e-mail) and specific class requests. All registration requests and messages will be returned beginning Monday, March 5, 2012 and thereafter. If you leave your e-mail address we will notify you that your registration has been confirmed by sending you an e-mail to the address you provide.


Anyone age 18 or older may register regardless of residency. No proof of residency required. For a small printing fee, optional handouts are available to accompany each class.

Students with disabilities are welcome to enroll and are asked to bring a volunteer assistant. Otherwise, please contact the Kathy Handy ahead of time and if a volunteer is available, the library will match you with one. Ask Kathy Handy for details.