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From: Norris, Scott (LARA)
To: BSBP Staff
Sent: Friday, January 06, 2017 5:02 PM
Subject: BTBL January Computer/Book Club
Happy Friday Afternoon Everyone,
Saturday, January 14 from 10:30-12:30 Al Puzzuoli, Information Technologist
from
the MSU RCPD is back with the BTBL Computer Club again. Al will be covering a
variety of Google products and their accessibility. He will speak on Google
Docs, Google Calendar, Google Chrome, as well as the Google Conference he
attended in Dallas thanks to yours truly.
One hour after the BTBL Computer Club ends the BTBL Book Club meets from
1:30-3:00. We meet in the BTBL public service area located on the first floor
of the Library of Michigan across from the elevators.
January's book is DB47958 The Victorian Internet, the remarkable story of the
telegraph and the nineteenth century's on-line pioneers by Tom Standage
History of the invention of the telegraph, which was the technological marvel
of
its time. Describes how the machine changed the way the world operated,
including its direct effects warfare, espionage, and love affairs. Provides
anecdotes about the inventors, hackers, and cheats.
If you are unable to join us in Lansing you can join us by calling in by phone.
The call-in number is 1-888-278-0296 and the access code is 5836578.
If you have further questions contact Scott Norris at the information listed
below between 7:30-5:00 Monday-Thursday and 7:30-11:30 Friday.
See you at the computer and book club,
Scott
Scott J. Norris
Adaptive Technology Librarian
BARD Administrator
BSBP
Braille and Talking Book Library
702 W Kalamazoo St
PO Box 3007
Lansing, MI 48909
V: 517-373-5516
F: 517-373-5516
www.michigan.gov/btbl
