Showing posts with label California. Show all posts
Showing posts with label California. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Literacy Library Jobs ▬ Azusa :: Sonoma Co :: Huntington Beach

Literacy Library Jobs California

Literacy Adult Ed Coord – PT
plans, organizes and administers the Literacy Program established by the California Library Literacy Services Program
Salary: $26.36 - $32.04


Adult Literacy Specialist – PT
keeps accurate, consistent student and tutor records; maintains records, files and databases; conducts intake interviews; develops and implements outreach programs
Salary: $28.09-$35.08


Literacy Services Aide – PT
assists the Literacy Coordinator with literacy-related tasks: Staffing the office in absence of coordinator; Answering phones; Maintaining contact with tutors and adults learners via phone and/or email
Salary: $18.30 - $24.53 Hourly


 

Thursday, April 14, 2022

California Library Association — 2022 Legislative Priorities

CLA 2022 Legislative Priorities

CLA News: 3.23.2022

The California Library Association — through its members and advocates — works to make a difference for all Californians by providing adequately funded libraries, which transform lives through their programs and services.

At the state level, CLA actively advocates for the following:

New and Ongoing Funding Requests

➤ $1.4 million to reach $5,000,000 in ongoing funding for the California Library Services Act (CLSA) that fosters resource sharing among libraries, particularly in rural areas where funding challenges persist.

 $450,000 to reach $1,250,000 in ongoing funding for Lunch at the Library to provide literacy-rich programs to blunt the impact of the summer slide for children who receive 300,000+ free and nutritious lunches at hundreds of libraries across the state.

 $785,000 for JobNow, VetNow, and LearnNow, to support economic recovery and education for vulnerable populations.

 Maintain ongoing funding to support the diverse informational needs of people in rural and underserved populations who cannot get to a physical library through Zip Books.

 $4 million dollars in funding to support Ebooks for All aimed at increasing access to digital content for early learners and school-aged children throughout California.

Equitable Access to Critical Library and Information Services

  Broadband equity for unserved and underserved communities.

◉ Support the freedom to read and access to material with diverse points of view.

 Accessible buildings, including upgrades to critical infrastructure and support in times of disaster such as wildfires and extreme heat.

 Early literacy, school readiness, adult literacy, career development, vocational support, and assistance to vulnerable populations.

 Mandate credentialed Teacher Librarians in all California Public Schools.

 Support for libraries to purchase eBooks and e-audiobooks at the same price as consumers.  READ MORE ➤➤

Based on 7 readability formulas:
Grade Level: 14
Reading Level: difficult to read.
Reader's Age: 21-22 yrs. old
(college level)

 

Monday, May 17, 2021

Governor Newsome Releases “May Revision” OF 2021-22 State Budget ▬ News from the Capitol

Governor Newsome Releases 
“May Revision” OF 2021-22 State Budget

Save CA Public Library
News from the Capitol: 5.14.2021 by Mike Dillon & Christina DiCaro, CLA

Governor proposes $50 million for library construction and funding for library broadband projects

This morning Governor Gavin Newsom held a press event in order to present his “May Revision” of the 2021-22 State Budget. The “May Revision” process allows Governor Newsom the ability to update his January Budget to reflect the April (or in this case, May) tax receipts and federal funding allotments. In the May Revision document the Governor released this morning, it states, “The May Revision stands in stark contrast to the budget of one year ago. Compared to a projected budget deficit of $54 billion a year ago, the state now has a projected $75.7 billion surplus. Combined with over $25 billion in federal relief, this supports a $100 billion California Comeback Plan – a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to not only speed the state’s recovery from the pandemic, but to address long-standing challenges and provide opportunity for every California family – regardless of their income, race, or ZIP code.”

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Included in the proposals for public libraries under the State Library Budget are the following items:

INFRASTRUCTURE

Library Infrastructure – An increase of $50 million in one-time General Fund for an equity-focused matching grant program to support local library infrastructure.”

Broadband Access – An increase of $35 million one-time General Fund available through 2024-25, to expand broadband access to isolated and under-served communities through a collaborative partnership of local education agencies, regional libraries, and telehealth providers and leverage available federal funds through the E-Rate Program.

Broadband Capacity and Equipment Grants – An increase of $6 million one-time General Fund to support the Broadband Connectivity Initiative.

EDUCATION

English as a Second Language – An increase of $15 million one-time General Fund to support English as a Second Language programs offered through local libraries.”

Online Tutoring – An increase of $6.4 million one-time General Fund to support a two-year pilot online tutoring service program.”

OTHER INVESTMENTS

Assistive Technology – An Increase of $1.6 million one-time General Fund and $220,000 ongoing General Fund to support Assistive Technology for Visually Impaired Californians.

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Today’s announcement from Governor Newsom comes on the heels of the recent announcement by the Senate Democrat Caucus that they are seeking $1 Billion for public library infrastructure (new builds, renovation/remodels, etc.), plus a public library broadband connectivity component in this year’s State Budget, as well as a funding proposal to help public libraries eliminate patron library fines.  READ MORE ➤➤
 
Readability Consensus
Based on 7 readability formulas:
Grade Level: 15
Reading Level: very difficult to read.
Reader's Age: College graduate


Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Literacy Library Jobs ▬ California :: Carlsbad :: S San Francisco :: Colusa Co :: Huntington Beach

Literacy Library Jobs California

Literacy Library Jobs
California
Carlsbad Library
performs learner assessments, tutor training and reporting for the adult and teen literacy program in addition to providing traditional library services.
 


Literacy Services Coordinator - FT
South San Francisco Library
knowledge of principles, methods, and practices of adult learning and literacy issues; teaching methods, techniques, and instructional materials; motivational factors and issues faced by learners
 
Literacy Program Coordinator - FT
Colusa County Library
plan organize and coordinate the Literacy Programs of the County Library and to work with the Literacy Council for fundraising and establishing goals for the Literacy Program
 
Literacy Library Services Aide II – PT
Huntington Beach Central Library
staffing office; Answering phones; Assisting volunteers and adult literacy students DEADLINE: OPEN


Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Literacy Library Jobs: California ▬ South San Francisco ▬ Colusa County ▬ Huntington Beach

Literacy Library Jobs ▬ California


Literacy Services Coordinator - FT

South San Francisco Library
knowledge of principles, methods, and practices of adult learning and literacy issues; teaching methods, techniques, and instructional materials; motivational factors and issues faced by learners
DEADLINE: APR 12



Literacy Program Coordinator - FT

Colusa County Library
plan organize and coordinate the Literacy Programs of the County Library and to work with the Literacy Council for fundraising and establishing goals for the Literacy Program
DEADLINE: APR 23



Literacy Library Services Aide II – PT

Huntington Beach Central Library
Staffing office; Answering phones; Assisting volunteers and adult literacy students
DEADLINE: OPEN





Thursday, November 19, 2020

California Library Association ▬ Budget Ask Letter 2020-21


California Library Association Budget Ask Letter 2020-21

CLA: 11.07.2020

October 27, 2020

Dear Governor Newsom,

On behalf of the California Library Association (CLA), the statewide association
representing city, county and special district libraries, I would like to thank you for your past support of public library programs in the State Budget, and for your talented leadership as the State navigates the challenges brought about by the coronavirus. As you are well aware, the 2020 pandemic has exposed tremendous areas of community needs for students, homebound seniors, and our library patrons who now find themselves out of work. One of the true bright spots of the crippling pandemic has been the work of California's public libraries in providing critical community services.

However, California's public libraries are offering these programs on a razor thin margin, which is simply not sustainable. To that end, CLA respectfully requests your consideration of budget relief funding for the following programs under Section 6120 of the California State Library, as you craft your 2021-22 State Budget. (These requests are listed in priority order.)

1. Restoration of the cut to the California Library Services Act - $1.75 million "ongoing"

The California Library Services Act has been in existence since the early 1970's, with the sole purpose of requiring that libraries participate in a cooperative and collaborative manner of sharing resources among the nine geographic regions of the state. The CLSA funding is truly the glue that holds the cooperative loaning and lending structure in place for these libraries. At its origination, this program was intended to provide reimbursement for books and materials traveling by van in between libraries, for patrons requesting specific items that their own neighborhood library may not possess. While libraries still continue to move physical items between jurisdictions and branches, now CLSA dollars are often used for large digital subscription services, such as eBooks and eMagazines to promote a broader collection of digital resources for libraries which aids
students with homework, vulnerable populations who can't get to the library, and
people learning new skills for workforce development.

Since March, libraries have seen their eBook use nearly double. Libraries are partnering with schools to provide age appropriate eBooks for homework help in the absence of school library electronic collections. Within San Mateo County, 14 school districts have partnered with the public libraries for eCollections for their students, and public libraries are issuing thousands of library cards to students through these partnerships.

2. Lunch at the Library- Ongoing or one-time funding - $1.25 million

For many years, CLA has worked with the State Library on the successful "Lunch at the Library" program where children who are in need of a meal during the summer months, can receive their lunch at the library. Almost 220 public libraries provided nearly 300,000 meals to more than 32,000 children in 2019. Lunch at the Library has a dual purpose of promoting literacy and addressing the "summer slide," where library staff offer programs and books to children while food is served in a non-judgmental setting for children and, in some cases, their parents. However, the impact of COVID-19 and the need for quality meals for the student population this year was staggering.

3. Zip Books - One-time funding: $750,000

CLA was grateful to you for including $1 million in your January 2020-21 State Budget for "Zip Books," a program which features an innovative way of providing books and materials to patrons who, for various reasons, are unable to physically get to a local library to obtain their desired item. The program is based in 327 public libraries and was able to serve 45,000 people, focusing on those who are in rural communities and underserved residents.

4. Career Online High School - One-time funding - $750,000

Over the course of the last few years, public libraries and the State Library have assisted 793 adults in their efforts to complete a high school diploma using an online program called, "Career Online High School." Twenty-eight counties in the state currently utilize this life-changing program, which enables adults to obtain their diploma and move on to post-secondary degrees (which cannot be done with a GED) or various career paths. A high school diploma has significantly better outcomes than a GED, and with  this online program students who may not be able to get to a regular classroom, or who work irregular schedules, can benefit.  READ MORE ➤➤
Readability Consensus
Based on 7 readability formulas:
Grade Level: 14
Reading Level: difficult to read.
Reader's Age: 21-22 yrs. old
(college level)


Sunday, October 25, 2020

Literacy Library Jobs ▬ Carlsbad ▬ Plumas County

Literacy Library Jobs – California

Library Technician Literacy Services - PT

Carlsbad Library
assisting patrons in-person, via phone, or via computer-based systems at a service desk


Literacy Program Assistant I – PT
Plumas Co Library
assists with the development, implementation, and management of the ongoing operation of a program or programs


Saturday, October 3, 2020

California Book Festivals & Events ▬ October 2020


California Book Festivals & Events ▬ October 2020
Books, Comics, Poetry, Storytelling, Writing and More !

Oct 03-04      VIRTUAL LA Times Festival of Books
Oct 07            Random Acts of Poetry Day
Oct 08-24      VIRTUAL LitQuake SF
Oct 09            VIRTUAL Kidquake 2020
Oct 16            VIRTUAL Kidquake 2020
Oct 17            Black Poetry Day
Oct 24            VIRTUAL Lit Crawl LA LAPL Central Library & Downtown