1. Training of Library Users
Basic Computer Literacy Training
Chitalishte Libraries in Krivodol and Ostrov
under the Glob@l Libraries – Bulgaria Program
District Thematic Meeting:
Innovative Services in Public Libraries in Vratsa District
Vratsa, 3 – 4 April 2012

2.  Hristo Botev DL, Vratsa
- The modules for the basic computer literacy
training were developed and provided to the library by
Eng. Petya Boyanova
 Trainers:
- Eng. Rozalina Georgieva, Director of Specialized
Administration
- Eng. Ivan Ivanov, Senior Expert at the Project
Management Unit of the Municipality
- Hristina Krusteva, Chief Librarian

3.  Krasimir Monov, Chitalishte Property Manager
 Nikolay Plamenov, student in Economy in Svishtov
 Sasho Petrov, training graduate under the Human
Resource Development Operational Program
 Hristo Dimitrov, Administrative Assistant

4.  Computer system components. Peripherals – 1 hour
 Operating system – types, work with Windows (Windows explorer,
Control Panel) – 2 hours;
 The Microsoft Office package, the Word text-processing program
– 2 hours;
 Browsers – types. Work with Internet Explorer – 1 hour
 Internet communication tools:
◦ search engines, finding information – Google – 1 hour;
◦ email – 1 hour;
◦ instant messaging and real-time chat programs (Skype) – 1 hour
◦ social networks – Facebook – 1 hour
 Monday through Friday, 2 training hours per day

5.  The chitalishte library in Krivodol conducted 3
training courses in the period November 2011-
January 2012
- 18 users and patrons trained, of whom 17 aged
60+ and 1aged 43 years
 One-on-one training:
- 2 trained users aged 35 and 38 years

6.  Information literacy is compliant with main program objectives !
 The basic computer literacy training is a challenge for the
elderly generation !
 The number of people willing to be trained in the library
information center where they can combine duty with pleasure
is constantly growing !
 The involvement of volunteers as trainers is indicative of direct
participation in and support to library activities and continuity
between the different generations !
 All this is a proof of the transformation of the library in Krivodol
into a modern library and information center – a place providing
access to lifelong learning and inclusion of people of all ages in
the global information society.

7. CERTIFICATE
No. ../ .. .... 2012
..............................................................................
for successfully graduated training
in basic computer literacy
… … 2012
Trainer:.....................
Krivodol / Eng. R.
Georgieva /
Chief
Librarian:...................
/H. Krusteva/

17. 1. Hardware aspects
- computer system
- peripherals
2. Software aspects
- operating systems, applications
3. Work with Windows
- windows and folders, file and folder management,
work with peripherals
4. Work with MS Office 2007.

18. 5. Online information search tools. Browsers
6. Online communication tools:
- Google
- email
- Skype
- Facebook
- work with peripherals
Training classes: two hours, three times a week, on Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays.
Training course duration: three weeks
Two groups of three people each were trained in the period
January – March.
I group, aged 60 – 65 years
II group, aged 47 – 50 years.

28. Razvitie 1903 Public Chitalishte
for successfully graduated
training in
awarded to
basic computer literacy
…………………………………………………… .
…………………………………………………… .
…………..2012
Ostrov

29.  5 people aged 30 – 35 years individually trained
 Presentations prepared with children from Hristo
Botev Primary School and necessary for their school
education
 Young people and adults are keen on visiting the
information center.

33. Thank you for your attention!
Hristina Krusteva and Irena Stankulova