What the Library Means
to Me ◯ Adult Literacy Learner Gets a Job
LAPL
Blog: 1.15.2020 by Randall Hinson, Librarian, Office of Education and Literacy
For
35 years, the Adult Literacy
program at the Los Angeles Public Library has helped adults all over Los
Angeles improve their reading and writing skills. Today we're sharing two
testimonials about Walk-in-Tutors at the Singleton Literacy Center in Central
Library; one from Adult Literacy Coordinator Priscilla Rojas-Naiman and the
other from Learner Mark Clemons.
Rojas-Naiman
shared her experience in helping Clemons:
A
happy-go-lucky man entered the Adult Literacy Center for some help with his
resume, though he seemed a bit timid as he approached. He was retired but since
he had a lot of energy, he wanted to get a part-time job where he could use his
big smile and people skills. He asked to use the computer to create a resume.
Since he had a Google account, I thought it best to help him create it in
Google Docs. He started asking excellent questions about his phone and
computer, so we steered him to a Walk-in-Tutor for help. He then indicated that
he had an upcoming interview, so he used the Walk-in-Tutor to practice his
interview skills, too.
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Clemons
gave praise about his engagement with the library:
I
had a purpose in mind by coming to the library. I have a beautiful
granddaughter whom I love very much. I also have a daughter-in-law who wants
the best for me. My son suggested that I get a cell phone. He decided to get me
one, under one condition - that I learn how to use it. I said to myself, 'Where
can I go to get help? And who would be willing to help me with my computer?' I
thought about it for a while and nothing came to mind. READ
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