Thursday, July 31, 2014

San Diego Public Library :: READ / San Diego Tutor Conference - Keynote

READ/San Diego's 24th Annual Tutor Conference
By SDPL READ/San Diego Adult Literacy Program
June 14

Literacy tutors, teachers and literacy professionals from across California came together for a day of informative and enjoyable hands-on workshops.


A catered luncheon featured Keynote Speaker Mindy Kornhaber.

Wednesday, July 30, 2014

California Literacy :: Library :: Literary Events: August 2014

California Literacy & Library Events: August 2014

SCLLN
Literacy & Library Events & Conferences
- Local, California and National –
Southern California Library Literacy Network
for more information


Southern California Book & Literary Events
Aug. 1  Literary Figures Coloring Book Release, Fullerton Art Walk 6p
Aug. 1+  Oz Con, Coronado
Aug. 1+  Spiotto’s “Little Golden Books" Gallery 1988 East, LA
Aug. 8+  Oz Con International, San Diego
Aug. 26  Literary Death Match Largo at the Coronet, LA 6p

Ongoing ::: Thru September
Skirball Cultural Center
LA graffiti artists inspired by 400yr books
ESMoA, El Segundo

California Events

National Events
Aug. 8+   Power of Picture Books: Links to Literacy & Learning, Honesdale PA
Aug. 12+ Annual Conference on Distance Teaching & Learning, Madison WI

Monday, July 28, 2014

SCLLN Library Literacy Tutor Workshop Calendar: August 2014

SCLLN Library Literacy Tutor Workshop Calendar: August 2014

For Local, California and National
Literacy or Library Conferences and Events
Southern California Library Literacy Network
Calendar

Aug. 2 Literacy Tutor Training - San Diego Co Library 10a
Aug. 4 Literacy Tutor Orientation - Centro Latino for Literacy 6p
Aug. 5 Literacy Tutor Orientation = Carlsbad Library 12N
Aug. 5 Literacy Learner Orientation = READ/OC READ/OC 1p
Aug. 5 Literacy Learner Orientation = READ/OC READ/OC 6p
Aug. 6 Literacy Learner Orientation = READ/San Diego Library 5:45p
Aug. 7 Literacy Tutor Orientation - South Bay Literacy, Torrance Library 7p
Aug. 9 Literacy Tutor Training = San Bernardino Co Library Lake Arrowhead 10a
Aug. 9 Literacy Tutor Orientation - Placentia Library 1p
Aug. 11 Literacy Tutor Training = READ/San Diego Library 10a
Aug. 18 Volunteer Orientation - Corona Library 7p
Aug. 12 Literacy Tutor Training - San Bernardino Co Library Big Bear 4p
Aug. 16 Literacy Tutor Training - Azusa Library @ Monrovia Library 8:30a
Aug. 16 Literacy Tutor Training - Monrovia Library 8:30a
Aug. 16 Literacy Tutor Training - San Luis Obispo Library Literacy Council 10a
Aug. 21 Literacy Tutor Orientation - Carlsbad Library 6p
Aug. 22 Literacy Learner Orientation = READ/San Diego Library 9:45a
Aug. 23 ESL Tutor Training = San Diego Co Library 9:30a
Aug. 23 Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Apple Valley Library 10a
Aug. 23 Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co 29 Palms Library 10a
Aug. 30 Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Grand Terrace Library 9:30a

Aug. 30 Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Fontana Library 10a

LAPL Adult Literacy volunteers receive 7 hours of Online instruction
Info about local Tutor Training Workshops is always Scrolling in the Right Frame.

Sunday, July 27, 2014

Literacy Library Jobs: California - Carlsbad, El Dorado, LA, San Diego

Literacy Jobs: California

facilitate learner enrollment by conducting testing, assessment and counseling to determine program eligibility; coordinate matching of learners with volunteer tutors
DEADLINE: July 30

performs complex early childhood literacy paraprofessional duties, for the County Library’s First 5 El Dorado Early Literacy Program, provides direct instruction to children and adults in the area of early childhood literacy, conducts programs within the scope of the First 5 Program
DEADLINE: July 30

performs learner assessments, tutor training and reporting for the adult and teen literacy program in addition to proving traditional library services. 
DEADLINE:  August 7

Literacy Coordinator / /AmeriCorps VIP Fellow - FT
responsible for improving the capacity of the placement site to attract and utilize high value (skilled and corporate) volunteers in order to increase services to the community.
DEADLINE: August 20



Saturday, July 26, 2014

Huntington Beach Library - Mayor's Award :: Diane Moseley, Adult Literacy Coordinator

Huntington Beach Mayor’s Award
Diane Moseley, Adult Literacy Coordinator
Huntington Beach Library


Council Meeting Video @ 18:45 minutes
Mayor Harper to call on Director of Library Services Stephanie Beverage to present the Mayor's Award to Adult Literacy Coordinator Diane Moseley.

Huntington Beach
City Council/Public Financing Authority
Monday, July 21, 2014
4:00 PM - Study Session, Room B-8
6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Council Chambers - 2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648

Friday, July 25, 2014

Newport Beach Library: Ask A Leader @ KUCI FM

NMProLiteracy @NMProLiteracy
We were guests today on @KUCIFM "Ask a Leader" The host, Claudia, is a supporter of literacy efforts. Check it out http://bit.ly/1yYICvZ


Ask A Leader
Bill Cook; OC’s Monument Man AND Adult Literacy, Read All About It
KUCI FM: 7.22.2014 by Claudia Shambaugh  PODCAST @26.30 minutes

Second Half:
Cherall Weiss and Minna Donatucci, coordinator and tutor respectively, present the Newport Beach Library’s adult literacy program, initiated in 1986 in Irvine.

First Half:
Bill Cook, district commander of 29th District of the American Legion in Orange Co., advocates for the Veterans Cemetery at the former El Toro Marine Corps Air Base also known as the Great Park. Tonight, 7-22-14, the City Council will be voting on a resolution of whether to designate a specific 125-acre parcel at the Great Park — known as the “ARDA Transfer Site” future conveyance to the State of California in order to establish the Southern California Veterans Cemetery. The agenda item is available on the city of Irvine website: www.cityofirvine.org/council/agenda.

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Huntington Beach Library - Literacy, 30 Year Celebration

Literacy goes "Back to the Future" at 30 year celebration
Open Doors: July 2014


On June 18, Literacy Volunteers went "Back to the Future" at our 1984-inspired 30th anniversary celebration.

In addition to enjoying 80s-themed tables and food & beverages (who else enjoyed the combination of Tab and Cool Ranch Doritos?), official business took place and learner achievements were recognized.

The non-profit arm of Literacy Volunteers is a 15 person Board of Directors, which welcomed four new members at this meeting. The Board of Directors, in conjunction with Program Directors Diane Moseley at Central Library and Amy Crepeau at Oak View Branch Library, determines and implements fundraising events such as Wine & Words and Walk/Run/Read!, develops new and innovative programs such as the Workplace Literacy program, manages community outreach and assists with tutor and learner support throughout the year. Welcome to Wendy Kielsmeier, Jan Murphy, Imelda Tepayotl and Karen Topolewski; we look forward to the continued contributions of the Board over this next year. Thanks also to our "retiring" Board of Directors members, Margarita Castro, Rose Tracy, Vice President Amy Brennan and President Kat Gilmore.

One of the joys of being involved with Literacy Volunteers is when our learners reach the goals they have set for themselves. This year several learners were recognized for their achievements from the past year.

Award of Excellence recipients were:
Consuelo Davila, tutored by Donna Mason
Raquel Guzman, tutored by Susan Shimizu
Marisa Oren, tutored by Chris O.

Award for Outstanding Volunteer Learner of the Year recipient was:
Margarita Castro, tutored by Linda Kimes

In addition, we had a special guest, Huntington Beach City Council member Jim Katapodis, speak about the importance of literacy to the community.

Thank you to everyone involved with the planning of our annual celebration, and especially to our learner Scott Sherman who presided as emcee of the event.