Southern California Library Literacy Network

facilitate the daily operations of one or more homework centers in the San Diego Public Library system by providing homework help to students and their families +

DEADLINE: AUG 6

Literacy Specialist - PT

San Mateo Public Library

work collaboratively with a dedicated team of literacy staff comprising our Project Read program. Under the supervision of the Literacy Program Coordinator, the ideal candidate will work with Project Read staff to create fun, meaningful and literacy-focused programs and services for adults and families

DEADLINE: AUG 3

Library Literacy Assistant - PT

Orange Public Library

provides direction, information and assistance to clients and volunteers of Literacy Program; assists with recruiting, training, and recognizing/rewarding volunteer tutors; maintains tutor/learner records; performs reading level assessments; provides outreach to the community

DEADLINE: AUG 1

Literacy Program Manager - PT

Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County

manages a volunteer based literacy program involving volunteers who provide one to one and small group instruction to 200 local adults each year

DEADLINE: JULY 15

Educational & Literacy Recreation Leader - PT

Redwood City Library

support and assist our Literacy Student Tutor Coordinators and Literacy Staff

offering educational activities, tutoring and performing clerical tasks

DEADLINE: OPEN

Quest Program Aide (2) - Spanish Speaking Preferred – PT

San Mateo Co Library

improve students' literacy skills to help them become part of a literate, confident, and creative community of life-long learners. We offer literacy enrichment, homework help, and mentoring in a safe after school environment

DEADLINE: OPEN

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Thursday, July 26, 2018

Carlsbad Library :: Stand Up and Celebrate :: Annual Celebration of Learning

Stand Up and Celebrate!

Learning Connection: July/August 2018

Tutors and learners were honored at the annual Celebration of Learning on June 3. Carlsbad Library and Cultural Arts Department Director Heather Pizzuto, Community Outreach Supervisor Carrie Scott, Carlsbad City Council member Cori Schumacher and Principal Librarian Viktor Sjöberg spoke. Tutors and learners also shared their experiences in the program. Over 70 tutors, learners and guests attended the event at the Carlsbad Senior Center.

Carrie Scott was honored for thirty years in literacy and her leadership of Carlsbad Library Literacy Services. Judy Gaitan was also celebrated for her service with the Carlsbad High School reading class at the Library Learning Center. During the past year, volunteers contributed 10,000 hours to helping learners reach their goals. Currently, 69 tutor and learner pairs meet twice per week.

Reflections on Learning

“As a tutor, I have learned to appreciate just how much of an obstruction illiteracy is to a learner’s daily life.“

~ Tutor Brian C.

“I love my second family at the Learning Center.”

~ Learner Nyla H.

“This center, with the tutors and volunteers who put in the time for us, changes our lives. Before, I couldn’t read emails. Now, I can read them! It’s important to my job.“

~ Learner Ramon G

“I can’t thank you enough. My tutor not only helps me with learning, but with everyday life. I know you are here to help me, and I feel safe.

~ Learner Elaine V.

Aug 7 Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation 12N

Aug 16 Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation 6p

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Azusa Library :: Mike Wang An American Citizen

Mike Wang An American Citizen

Literacy Update: June/July 2018

Mike Wang is a prominent business man in China. He has two successful companies in Beijing. Mike was able to provide a good life for his family in China but he always went back to one memory. As a young man Mike came to this country for a training and was impressed by American democracy and prosperity. He was impressed by the idea that you could be anything you wanted in America. There are no limitations to an idea. At that moment he knew that one day he would become an American citizen. Mike has been here for 6 years as a permanent resident.

One day Mike came into our library and saw our Citizenship corner and asked about the classes that we offered. He began attending them back in January. Mike is now attending NorthWest College in West Covina. He is studying for his Associate’s Degree in Healthcare Administration.

This is such a change of direction to what his background is in. I mentioned this to Mike, he said when he came to America he purchased healthcare for his family and he was so confused. He looked at the problem through his business efficient eyes. Mike feels there could be an easier way for people to understand and sign up for the best healthcare for their family. READ MORE >>

Monday, July 23, 2018

SCLLN Literacy Library Tutor Training Calendar :: August 2018

SCLLN Literacy Library Tutor Training Calendar :: August 2018

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2018 ALSC Summer Reading Lists

Aug. 1 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Fontana 5P

Aug. 1 Adult Literacy Learner Orientation Huntington Beach Library 6P

Aug. 2 Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation South Bay Literacy Torrance Library 7P

Aug. 7 Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation Carlsbad Library 12N
Aug. 7 Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation Ventura Co Library 5p

Aug. 8 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Highland 5p

Aug. 9 Adult Literacy Tutor Training Burbank Library 6p

Aug. 11 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Rialto 10a

Aug. 11 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Grand Terrace 10:30a

Aug. 11 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Adelanto 12N

Aug. 12 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Loma Linda 4p

Aug. 14 Adult Literacy Tutor Training READ San Diego Skyline Hills Library 10a

Aug. 16 Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation Carlsbad Library 6p
Aug. 17 Adult Literacy Tutor Workshop Anaheim PL 10a
Aug. 17 Adult Literacy Tutor Workshop READ/OC @ Anaheim PL 10a

Aug. 18 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Apple Valley 11a

Aug. 18 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Yucca Valley 1p

Aug. 18 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Barstow 3:30p

Aug. 19 Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation Placentia Library 1:30p

Aug. 20 Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation Corona Library 7p
Aug. 21 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Big Bear 4p

Aug. 24 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Hesperia 4p

Aug. 25 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library 29 Palms 9a

Aug. 26 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Loma Linda 4p

Beverly Hills Library Adult Literacy last Friday month 10:30 - 12 N

LAPL Adult Literacy volunteers receive 7 hours of Online Instruction

Local Tutor Workshops :: Always Scrolling in the Right Frame

Saturday, July 21, 2018

Los Angeles Public Library :: Vision To Success

VISION TO SUCCESS

READ: Spring 2018 by Literacy Coordinator Gemini Spencer

Oprah Winfrey did it. Ellen Degeneres did it. Steve Harvey did it, too!

Recognizing the power of visualizing their dreams, these successful celebrities created vision boards to keep them reminded of their goals. And we all know how things turned out for them!

The concept of a vision board is the belief that your thoughts produce results. Negative thoughts produce negative results and positive thoughts produce positive results! Creating a vision board simply takes it a step further by exhibiting your thoughts as pictures you can see. It is there to remind you, to inspire you, to keep you progressing toward your vision of success!

With that in mind, I hosted a vision board workshop. Poster boards, magazines and delicious treats were provided, and Adult Literacy participants created boards that expressed their desires to travel, create nice homes, get married, and more.

Here are some tips to help you create a vision board with your student:

• Talk about your student’s vision/goals with him/her ahead of time so you’ll both have an idea what the fnished product will contain.

• You will need poster board, magazines, scissors and glue. Make sure to find an array of magazines.

• Look online with your student at examples. Look up “vision board” and “dream board.”

• Look through magazines ahead of time to cut down on the daunting task of fnding pictures the day the vision board is created.

• If you can, include background music to reinforce a cheerful mood.

I encourage you to create a vision board with your student. It’s like a pictorial to-do list that gently persuades you to keep moving forward.

Above are some pictures from a vision board session at the Baldwin Hills to inspire you! READ MORE >>

Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Los Angeles Public Library :: Walk-In Tutoring for Adults :: Arroyo Seco Branch

Walk-In Tutoring for Adults

Arroyo Seco Branch

Every Other Thursday :: 5:30 pm - 7:30pm

Adult Learners

Work one on one with an adult tutor to improve your reading and literacy skills. Tutors meet with students in any branch of the Los Angeles Public Library. This service is free. They meet twice a week for 1 to 1½ hours at a time for a minimum of six months

Tutors work another adult by teaching basic reading, writing and functional literacy skills at a time and a Los Angeles Public Library branch convenient for both tutor and student. The Library requires a minimum commitment of six months. To learn more about becoming a volunteer tutor, contact the literacy coordinator at one of the Library Literacy Centers.

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Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Southern California & Statewide Literacy & Library Events :: August 2018

Saturday, July 28, 2018

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