Courses and Classes

Man and woman using PCs at Anniesland Library
Computer Courses and Classes in Real Centres

 

All Real Centres in Glasgow Libraries provide a range of learning opportunities

Real Learning Centres have been created within Glasgow's Libraries as part of a city-wide project to help you use computers to learn new skills and make a Real difference to your life. 

 

Learning something new can help build your confidence, help you to keep up with the kids, improve your job prospects and be a fun social activity.

 

Glasgow libraries have a dedicated learning team which provide a range of tutor-led computer classes.  These classes are available to everybody and are a fun and informal way to learn about computers - from the basics of switching on a computer and using the internet - to courses certificated by the British Computer Society. 

 

Free Classes

  • Introduction to Computers
  • Introduction to Word
  • Introduction to Internet
  • Introduction to Email

 

British Computer Society accredited classes (ILA approved)

  • Equalskills
  • Etype - Touch Typing
  • European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
  • ECDL Essentials
  • ECDL Extras

 

Other Classes
  • Computer Essentials
  • Practical Internet
  • Introduction to Family History

 

Library Learning Centre Hubs

 

Learning Centre

Address

Phone

 

Gorbals
Library

180 Crown Street  
G5  9XD

0141 429 0949

Castlemilk Library

100 Castlemilk Drive  
G45 9TN

0141 276 0731

Govanhill
Library

170 Langside Road
G42 7JU

0141 276 1550

Barmulloch Library

46 Wallacewell Quadrant
G21 3PX

0141 276 0875

Springburn Library

Kay Street
G21 1JY

0141 276 1690

Drumchapel Library

65 Hecla Avenue
G15 8LX

0141 276 1545

Library @
GoMA

Queen Street
G1 3HA

0141 287 3010

The Mitchell Library

North Street
G3  7DN

0141 287 2999

Hillhead
Library

348 Byres Road
G12 8AP

0141 276 1617

Pollok
Library

27 Cowglen Road
G53 6EW

0141 276 6877

Ibrox
Library

1 Midlock Street
G51 1SL

0141 276 0712

Shettleston Library

154 Wellshot Road
G32 7AX

0141 276 1643

 

Courses can also be made available in other Glasgow Libraries.

 

To find out more about the computer classes and to register your interest, please contact a Library Learning Centre Hub or speak to a member of staff at your local library. For groups and organisational clients, please speak directly to a Learning Development Officer:

 

Gail Mills at Cardonald Library
Phone: 0141 276 0880

 

Stephen Foster at Shettleston Library
Phone: 0141 276 1643

 

 

DLT  Area Offices

 

The Digital Learning Team is divided into 5 area teams, each having an office within the following Libraries:

 

Area Team Location Phone
     
North Area Team Springburn Library 0141 276 1690
East Area Team Shettleston Library 0141 276 1643
West Area Team Drumchapel Library 0141 276 1545
South East Area Team Gorbals Library 0141 429 0949
South West Area Team Pollok Library 0141 276 6877

Individual Learning Accounts (ILAs)

ILA Scotland is a Scottish Government scheme that helps you pay for learning. 

 

If you have an income of £22,000 a year or less or are on benefits then you could get up to £500 towards the cost of learning with a learner account with ILA Scotland.

 

To find out more, or to apply for an ILA, ask library staff for details or call ILA Scotland on 0808 100 1090

 

ILA Scotland