IMLS Webinar: Adult Immigrant Learners

 

USCIS and IMLS Host Webinar for Public Libraries on August 11

Webinar will Address Issue of Adult Immigrant Learners

Washington, DC—Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) present the next webinar in their series for public librarians, discussing immigration and U.S. citizenship topics. The webinar, Bridges to Citizenship: Connecting Classrooms and Libraries to Expand and Enhance Services for Adult Immigrant Learners, will focus on resources available to immigrant-serving organizations and adult education programs. Representatives from the USCIS Office of Citizenship will provide an overview of how libraries can expand and enhance adult citizenship education services and obtain free materials to display.

Webinar: Bridges to Citizenship: Connecting Classrooms and Libraries to Expand and Enhance Services for Adult Immigrant Learners

Date and Time: Tuesday, August 11, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT

To register for this session, please follow the steps below:

  • Go to the USCIS registration page
  • Enter your email address and select “Submit”
  • Select “Subscriber Preferences”
  • Select the “Event Registration” tab
  • Complete the questions and select “Submit”

Once your registration is processed, you will receive a confirmation email with additional details. If you do not receive a confirmation email within two business days, please email USCIS at Public.Engagement@uscis.dhs.gov.

This series was developed as part of a partnership between IMLS and USCIS to ensure that librarians have the necessary tools and knowledge to refer their patrons to accurate and reliable sources of information on immigration-related topics. To find out more about this partnership and the webinar series, visit the Serving New Americans page of the IMLS website.

Note to Media: This engagement is not for press purposes. Please contact the USCIS Press Office at (202) 272-1200 for any media inquiries.

For more information about USCIS and their programs, visit uscis.gov or follow them on Twitter (@uscis), YouTube (/uscis), Facebook (/uscis), and the USCIS blog The Beacon.

About the Institute of Museum and Library Services
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s 123,000 libraries and 35,000 museums. Our mission is to inspire libraries and museums to advance innovation, lifelong learning, and cultural and civic engagement. Our grant making, policy development, and research help libraries and museums deliver valuable services that make it possible for communities and individuals to thrive. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov and follow us on Facebook and Twitter

Because Advocacy Never Stops: New Tools for Taking Action (free webinar)

Because Advocacy Never Stops: New Tools for Taking Action

Thursday, August 13, 2015 ? 2 pm Eastern / 11 am Pacific ? 90 min

Registration: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/because-advocacy-never-stops.html

This webinar will highlight free, newly revised downloadable materials for public libraries distilled from landmark advocacy and awareness-building programs. Learn about two resources scheduled for release in summer 2015: updated curriculum from Turning the Page including tools, worksheets and training materials you can adapt locally to grow your team’s advocacy knowledge and abilities; and a new online guide that walks through each step of planning and carrying out a local library awareness campaign modeled after Geek the Library. Hear from library leaders who have put these ideas to work to build advocacy know-how, increase staff confidence, and engage more deeply with the community. Whether you are looking to get started, or seeking to maintain momentum following a recent advocacy effort, join us to discuss strategies to take your library to the next level.

Presented by: Lance Werner, Director, Kent District Library; Cathay Keough, Statewide Coordinator, Reference Services, Delaware Division of Libraries & Executive Director, Delaware Library Association; Ava Ehde, Library Services Manager, Manatee County Public Library; Barbara McGary, Executive Director, James V. Brown Library; Julie Meredith, Library Director, Clarkston Independence District Library; Mary Lou Carolan, Director, Wallkill Public Library

Creating Low-Cost Interactive Displays for Your Library

October 5 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.  Sponsored by the LILRC.
This interactive workshop is limited to 30 participants.  Click here to Register Today.

In this two-hour workshop, you will learn how to set up digital signage and interactive displays without breaking your budget. Get hands-on with a variety of hardware that can be converted for your digital needs. Next, learn techniques on how to develop content using software you already own or are low-cost to purchase. Finally, learn more than just how to create digital displays. To be successful and influence your patrons’ behaviors, you need to think about what content will best appeal to which patrons at the right time, and at their point of need. This workshop is best for those who are comfortable with technology.

Presented by: Amanda L. Goodman, User Experience Librarian, Darien Library (Connecticut). Amanda manages the library’s digital signage, website, and created the interface for their interactive kiosk. Her work has appeared in Library Journal, UX Magazine, and she authored The Comparative Guide to WordPress in Libraries: A LITA Guide and the Library Technology Report on Digital Media Labs. Alongside Michael Schofield, she is the co-creator of the #LibUX podcast and its associated properties athttp://libux.co.

Fees:

Member Fee
$35
Nonmember Fee
$110
Retired Member/Student/Unemployed
$30
CEU Certificate
$5
Maximum number of attendees:
30