Historical April 1987 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
In January, 1985, the St. Louis Public Library began an innovative program of service called the Apple Corps, designed to help adults master basic math, language, and living skills using one of the newest teaching tools — the microcomputer.
With the beginning of Apple Corps, Apple IIe personal computers, equipped with printers, were offered free of charge for the public’s use at three branch libraries — Barr Branch, 1701 South Jefferson Avenue; Cabanne Branch, 1106 Union Blvd.; and Divoll Branch, 4234 North Grand Blvd.
The response to the program proved favorable and in October, 1986, it was expanded with the addition of Apples at Carondelet Branch, 6800 Michigan Avenue; Carpenter Branch, 3309 S. Grand Blvd.; and Baden Branch, 8448 Church Road. Rules have been established to ensure that the program runs smoothly. Users are required to complete an orientation program and sign a responsibility card before they receive an Apple Corps membership sticker for their library card. Only patrons with Apple Corp coded cards are permitted to use the computers and software. Users under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Computer time may be reserved in advance. Software is for library use only and is not circulated. Library-owned software includes programs on basic and advanced math skills, language arts skills, reading comprehension and speed building, everyday living skills (e.g. counting money, reading signs, etc …), typing tutorials, word processing, resume and letter writing, test preparation, college preparation, home and financial management, graphics production, interactive fiction, and simulations.
Many programs are suited to the “English as a second language” student or the illiterate, and skill levels of the programs vary.
A collection of public domain software is also available.
For further information, please contact an Apple Corps branch or the Film Library at 241-2288, ext. 336.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, April 1987.
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