Category Archives: Continuing Education

Helping Patrons Earn High School Diplomas in the Library

Helping Patrons Earn High School Diplomas in the Library

Thursday, April 14, 2016
2 PM Eastern 
Many libraries serve patrons who are working toward a high school diploma. A community may have a large immigrant population or could have patrons who may have dropped out of school and want that high school diploma or GED. Librarians can offer several options to assist. Whether simply acting as a resource for these nontraditional students or actively facilitating the process by offering online degrees, librarians are ready to help.

In April’s episode of American Libraries Live our expert panel will discuss what libraries are doing and how you can get involved. Don’t miss this free broadcast, which will take place from 2-3pm Eastern on April 14.

You can pre-register here. Pre-registration is encouraged, but not required. Go to www.americanlibrarieslive.org at the time of the event to attend.

AUDIO DIGITIZATION FOR PRESERVATION & ACCESS

AUDIO DIGITIZATION FOR PRESERVATION & ACCESS

April 26, 2016, 1:00 to 4:30 p.m.

Standish Room, Science Library

UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY, SUNY

This half-day presentation with guest speaker Howard Besser will explore the challenges of planning and implementing audio digitization projects, including selection, legal issues with duplication and broadcast, and understanding standards and best practices. Dr. Besser is Director of the Moving Image Archiving and Preservation masters degree program (MIAP) at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts.

The event is free but registration is required as space is limited. To register email Karen E. Kiorpes, kkiorpes@albany.edu. Include your full name and institutional affiliation.

This program is supported by the New York State Library Division of Library Development.

Adult Literacy: Libraries in Action Webinar

Adult Literacy: Libraries in Action

Brought to you by CLRC
February 22nd, 11:30am-1:00pm
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In the “Adult Literacy: Libraries in Action” webinar, participants will become familiar with the Adult Literacy through Libraries Action Agenda, an innovative call to action that outlines recommendations in seven key priority areas: Collection Development, Technology and Digital Literacy,­ Collaboration and Strategic Partnerships, ­Professional Development and Graduate Education, Community Planning and Program Evaluation, Raising Awareness and Influencing Policy, and Sustainability. Each priority area is broken down into specific outcomes, which are supported by concrete action recommendations. The webinar will include examples of pilot libraries implementing their own action plans grounded in community assessment, as well as an introduction to the online course (launching in late 2016) and supporting resources that will guide libraries through putting into practice the recommendations of the Action Agenda.

Learning objectives

·       Understand the structure and purpose of the Adult Literacy through Libraries Action Agenda

·       Learn practical strategies for expanding adult literacy services at your library

·       See examples of libraries creating and implementing tailored action plans

·       Become oriented to the free online course that will guide libraries through putting the Agenda into action

Presenters

As Literacy Officer in the American Library Association’s Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services, Kristin Lahurd is responsible for managing adult literacy projects and partnerships, coordinating the development of literacy resources for libraries, facilitating literacy-related discussions across libraries and library types, and serving on the National Coalition for Literacy. Kristin brings to the position several years of work in education, including roles as literacy coach, English teacher, and reading teacher in the middle grades. As literacy coach Kristin designed and presented district-wide teacher institute and professional development days, which included leading teachers through the transition to the Common Core State Standards. Prior to her work in the public schools, Kristin held positions in public health and social service. She has master’s degrees in education and public health and a bachelor’s degree in English.

Alicia Suskin is a Project Manager for ProLiteracy with over 5 years of experience in the nonprofit field. She is responsible for proposal development, planning, implementation, and management of project and work products related to grant-funded and other projects that support ProLiteracy’s mission. Alicia holds a Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership from the University of Florida.

 
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