OKEHAMPTON residents can get online with a free taster session in using the internet on offer at the town?s library this month.
The national Get Started campaign aims to encourage non-computer users to discover the internet at their nearest UK online centre at no cost.
A special session for people who want to learn more about using the internet is taking place at the library on Monday, June 16, between 9.30-11am.
People are being advised to book a place on the course by contacting Okehampton library on 01837 52805.
Also throughout the campaign period, people can drop into all of Devon?s libraries and take a trial one-hour session using the BBC?s Webwise CD to be guided through the world-wide web, how to use the equipment, navigate the internet and use search engines to find the information they require. The sessions are self-directed so people can work at their own speed.
Special needs equipment including magnified text on screen, text speech, larger keyboards and mice are available at some of the county?s larger libraries, including Tavistock.
Cllr Saxon Spence, Devon County Council?s portfolio holder for education (lifelong learning) said: ?This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the internet and what our libraries have to offer.
?It is particularly welcome that we are able to make facilities available in our larger libraries to assist people who have special needs. I hope many people take advantage of this offer and the project is a great success.?
The Get Started campaign is particularly aimed at older people, people with disabilities, those on low incomes, ethnic minority groups, the long-term unemployed and lone parents.