Tony Traguardo has been 'surfing' the Internet since the early days of dial-up. Skills that he has learned during his years as a librarian, combined with those he acquired using the Internet for numerous business ventures, form the vast knowledge base that Tony is able to draw from for his computer lectures.

Audiences are amazed at how easily Tony is able to explain and clarify basic ideas and concepts about PCs, various programs, or the Internet in his focused two-hour session. "The most important thing," Tony explains, "is to not go over their heads … and to demystify things as much as possible. The other major point is to make it fun!"

Some topics that Tony has covered in his computer lecture series include:

• e-bay - The ins and outs of the Internet's leading auction site are covered in a fun and enlightening program of basics for the beginners and tips for the intermediate users.

• Searching the Internet - Tony explains some of the basic principles for doing an effective search, and looks into some of the basics of online database searching. And it's not all about Go*gle!

• Working with Databases - The focus of this program can be selected by the individual facility. Libraries may request that the online databases available to their patrons - either at home or in the library - be reviewed. Other facilities may want to present a review of the many useful free databases that are available online.

• Reading With Your Ears - This program looks at the many audiobooks, free radio programs, podcasts, and educational lectures available on the Internet.

While Tony enjoys working in a lecture type setting, facilities with computer classrooms can take advantage of his ability to present any of the above programs (along with basic PowerPoint ) in a hands-on environment.

And of course, if you would like to suggest a program, feel free to give us a call!

For additional information, including rates and package pricing for multiple programs, contact Tony Traguardo at tonyt@wordofmouthstudios.com or call (516) 971-0423.