Category Archives: Outreach

Gear Up for Summer Reading 2016: Resources for Adults and Seniors

Gear Up for Summer Reading 2016: Resources for Adults and Seniors /February 9, 2016 / Noon –1pm ET Summer reading programs are a long standing tradition for public libraries across the nation. The 2016 summer reading theme from CSLP is “Wellness, Fitness, and Sports” and for iREAD it is “Read-For the Win!” Both summer reading themes involve a focus on health, wellness, sports and achievement. Tune in to learn about National Library of Medicine and other reliable resources that you can use to support your summer reading program for adults and seniors. Ideas on how to engage these adult populations in a love of reading and healthy lifestyles will also be included. Lastly, learn where to locate freely available health information resources that you can order and distribute at your library this summer.

From A(norexia) to Z(its): Providing Health Information to Teens

  1. From A(norexia) to Z(its): Providing Health Information to Teens / February 3, 2016 3:00 – 4:30 pm ET (online) This class is designed for public, elementary and secondary school library staff, teachers, nurses, and counselors. The hands-on class will present an overview of health information needs of teenagers and their information seeking behaviors; review communication skills needed during reference interviews with teenagers; and explore credible health information resources that are designed for teens. Registration: http://nnlm.gov/ntc/classes/class_details.html?class_id=503

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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