Southern California Library Literacy Network

Friday, June 14, 2019

Literacy Library Jobs :: Santa Fe Springs :: Salinas :: Huntington Beach

Literacy Library Jobs – California

developing, coordinating, and implementing literacy services for adults and children including recruitment and training of tutors, developing and implementing methods to encourage learner participation, and providing outreach to the community

DEADLINE: OPEN

Literacy Clerk – Temporary

Salinas Library

support student and family literacy programs

DEALINE: OPEN

Library Literacy Aide – PT

Huntington Beach Library

staffs the literacy office & assists literacy volunteers and adult literacy students

DEADLINE: OPEN

BayNet Library a nd Information Network

CalOpps

Library Jobs in California

Southern California Library Cooperative

Thursday, June 13, 2019

Camarena Library :: Would You Like To Improve Your English Skills?

Would you like to improve your English skills?

The Literacy Place: June 2019

Camarena Memorial Library is here to help. The library provides a variety of different services to help you meet your goals. Including:

ESL Classes

are for beginning English learners. These classes cover skills such as conversational English, grammar, reading, listening comprehension, writing, and vocabulary. If you or someone you know is interested, please contact us to register.

One-on-one Tutoring

The Adult Literacy Program provides one-on-one tutoring for adults looking to improve their English reading and writing skills. This service is learner-centered, and focuses on the individual’s needs and goals. If you or someone you know is interested, please contact us to register.

Mango Languages

is a free online language learning program available to anyone with a Camarena Memorial library card. You can use Mango on a computer or on a handheld device by downloading the app.

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Placentia Library :: Spotlight On Literacy

SPOTLIGHT ON LITERACY: Meet Our Learners & Tutors

Explore – Placentia Library: Spring 2019

Sumi is a prolific reader from South Korea. Her love of literature lead her to sign up for the adult literacy program. Her goal is to improve her English to be able to read classic literature. We are working towards achieving this goal by reading simplified versions of classic novels, learning new words, and completing engaging lessons on reading and writing.

In Sumi’s words, “Thank you for the Placentia Library’s adult literacy program that gave me the pleasure of learning English with such a great teacher. The literacy program has had a big impact on my life.” Sumi is tutored by Raul, a recent graduate from CSUF. Raul combines his education and skills to help Sumi build her reading and writing skills. They meet every week for an hour and a half.

In Raul’s own words, “The Placentia Literacy Program has helped me develop into a better teacher so that I can be successful in my career as an ESL instructor and has given me a way to be more connected and involved in my community.” READ MORE >>

Next Orientation

September 7

10:00 - 11:15 am

714 . 528 . 1906 ext. 214

Saturday, June 8, 2019

Long Beach Library :: Introducing LB Reads Literacy Program

@LBCityLibrary

Introducing LB Reads

Long Beach Library: June 2019

Long Beach Public Library is excited to launch LB Reads on Saturday, June 15th at the annual Summer Reading Program kickoff at Bach Neighborhood Library.

LB Reads is a free, one-on-one literacy tutoring program designed to help English speaking adults improve their reading and writing skills so they can reach their potential as workers, parents, community members, and life-long learners.

The National Center for Education Statistics reported that 33.5 percent of the population 16 years and over in Los Angeles County lacked basic prose literacy skills. =This was up from 20.4 percent in 1992. The annual America's Most Literate Cities study of Central Connecticut State University has ranked 88 U.S. cities for literacy since 2003. Their 2014 ranking placed Long Beach overall in 67th place. LB Reads seeks to improve these numbers by pairing tutors and learners in a trusted learning environment.

Literacy has always been a core goal of the library, and LB Reads is our way of reaching the underserved population of adults who cannot read or write proficiently.

Patrons interested in joining the program, either as a tutor or a learner, can contact the Long Beach Public Library at lbreads@lbpl.org or by calling (562) 570-6579.

LB Reads is made possible by the California State Library through the California Library Literacy Services grant.

Sunday, June 2, 2019

Literacy Library Jobs :: San Jose :: Salinas :: Sacramento :: Huntintington Beach

Literacy Library Jobs – California

Literacy Program Specialist - FT

San Jose Library

with strong communication skills to implement the City’s Education and Digital Literacy Strategy

DEADLINE: JUN 10

Literacy Clerk – Temporary

Salinas Library

support student and family literacy programs

DEALINE: OPEN

Library Associate, Literacy Services - FT

Sacramento Library

responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing Adult Literacy programs for the Library

DEADLINE: OPEN

Library Literacy Aide – PT

Huntington Beach Library

staffs the literacy office & assists literacy volunteers and adult literacy students

DEADLINE: OPEN

BayNet Library a nd Information Network

CalOpps

Library Jobs in California

Southern California Library Cooperative

Saturday, June 1, 2019

Read, Connect, Discover: Library Bingo via California Center for the Book

Read, Connect, Discover: Library Bingo

California Center for the Book

Read, Connect Discover: Library Bingo challenges California community members to read in a variety of formats and genres, connect with other community members, and discover new experiences and community places. Cards (and digital templates) are available in both ENGLISH and SPANISH and are FREE for California libraries and literacy programs, while supplies last. Bingo-style game cards present options in each of the three categories:

ORANGE = READ Example: Read a biography or memoir.

BLUE = CONNECT Example: Swap recipes with a friend or co-worker.

GREEN = DISCOVER Example: Visit a local, state, or national park.

The cards were designed for use with your adult community members in mind. Community members complete five consecutive squares in any direction and return the card to the library. A brief survey is included on the back of the card.

Check out the Read, Connect, Discover 2019 Tips (PDF)

➤ Use the cards anytime October 2018 – Summer 2019

➤ Share Your #ReadConnectDiscover #LibraryBingo Programs & Promotions

➤ Share your photos, promotional materials, and community feedback with us by email or on social media. Examples below.

➤ Tag on Facebook and Instagram: @CaliforniaCenterfortheBook
➤ Hashtags: #ReadConnectDiscover #LibraryBingo