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Computers-to-Go: A Mobile Training Lab at Huntington Beach Public Library

This mobile training lab aims to connect 118,000 computer users annually with needed computer classes due to lack of space. It includes laptops for community classes and aims to boost online engagement. The project's success is measured by increased online activity and consumer confidence. Get involved at HBPL today!

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Computers-to-Go: A Mobile Training Lab at Huntington Beach Public Library

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  1. Huntington beach public LibraryCOMPUTERS-TO-GO: A MOBILE TRAINING LAB Lia Hernandez, Huntington Beach Public Library

  2. Why did we need mobile instruction? • 118,000 computer users a year • 0 classes currently offered • No permanent classroom space

  3. Survey… What kind of computer classes would YOU like to see offered at HBPL? Please CIRCLE your level of interest in the following: Other:

  4. In-line with our Strategic Plan? Priority #2: “Connect to the Online World”

  5. Timeline of Activities March 2010 Develop training materials/ satisfaction survey July 2010 Laptops arrive/ Community laptop classes begin! April 2010 Advertise

  6. Where did the money go? • Amount of grant for four Dell laptops: $4,994 • Local match-in-kind: $6,635

  7. Project Outputs – What was produced?

  8. Measuring Project Success 50% applied for at least two jobs online 100% use a computer 1x/ month 100% shared a photo 66% felt online consumer confidence. 100% set up an email account.

  9. What’s next @ hbpl? Partnerships. Volunteers. Lending laptops.

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