Library volunteer shares love of books with adult literacy program

Library volunteer shares love of books with adult literacy program
Lodi News-Sentinel: July 24, 2008 by Pam Bauserman

After Bev Cornelius retired from teaching 13 years ago, she began looking for something to keep herself occupied. A fan of books, the 78-year-old felt the library was the place for her to be. Four to five times a month Cornelius volunteers her time selling books for the Friends of the Lodi Public Library and for two to three days a week, she helps out with the adult literacy program.

Q: What do you enjoy about it?
A: Just to see people come and buy books so I know they're reading and to help adults with their reading.

Q: What has been the most memorable moment for you?
A: With the tutoring, my last student was an Indian woman. It was fun to be introduced to a new food and learn something about the culture in India. I also jjust started tutoring a Hispanic girl, Alicia. She is doing so well. She is so motiviated.

Q: What do you never tire of?
A: Probably reading.

Q: What goals do you hope to accomplish for the library?
A: In my tutoring program, I help those people become better readers and have a better connection to the English language. And, just sell books.

Q: What has been the weirdest thing that has happened since you have been volunteering here?
A: Shortly after we moved into this room, we had all the books on the shelves and overnight they all fell onto the floor. The books were too heavy for the shelves.

Q: Do you see a lot of books that you want?
A: Oh yes. Everytime I'm on duty I buy one or two books and then I get hints from people saying, "You should read that book."

Q: What is the last book you read?
A: "Three Cups of Tea." READ MORE

Carlsbad Library - Library Learning Center OPENING CELEBRATION

Carlsbad City Library Learning Center

OPENING CELEBRATION

Carlsbad CL Newsletter: June/July 2008

Join us for the Learning Center's grand opening celebration on Saturday, August 23. The ceremony begins at 10 am, followed by the ribbon cutting, tours, children's activities including crafts and story-times, entertainment by the Mariachi Divas and refreshments until 3 pm. Admission is free @ 3368 Eureka Place.

The new Library Learning Center will provide a library collection for all ages; literacy tutoring; homework assistance and study rooms; public computer access and computer classes; bilingual (English/Spanish) services; and programs for children and families.

Can’t make the August opening? Join us for events in September to celebrate National Literacy and Hispanic Heritage Month. For more information, call: 760 . 931 . 4500

San Diego Co Library - Pure Persistence

Pure Persistence
Learn Alive Newsletter: June/July 2008

When I came to America, I had some goals in my mind. To have a job, buy a home, have my family. And one of the most important goals was to read and write English, to communicate to anybody and not feel embarrassed.

I think I could do much better in my job and have a better opportunity to go a step up. My wife told me that there is a program in the library where they teach one on one.

It’s been almost 35 years that I’ve lived in America. I have gotten some of my goals. I have a great family, a great job. My job is almost my second home. I spend half of my life or more working there.

After these many years, I can read a magazine or newspaper, but I still have a problem with the writing. This is part of my life, some of the things I remember. I remember when I was a child. I liked to play with my bike. When my bike broke, I fixed it or asked my friends to do it for me. One time I built a bike from parts that I borrowed from my friends. When you have a problem in life, there is always a solution. Never stop in life for what you want.

I’m from Guatemala. I lived in Mexico City for almost three years. After that time, I moved to the USA. When I came to the USA, I was 17 years old. I had lots of ideas in my mind. I started working in landscaping and restaurants. I like restaurants because I like to cook and I like the environment. I have been working for The Fish Market almost 27 years. I meet lots of people.
Adolfo Salazar

SCLLN Tutor Workshop Calendar: August 2008

SCLLN Literacy Library Calendar - August 2008

- visit SCLLN for more information -

- and for local, State and National events -

Aug 2 @ TBA
Tutor Training
San Luis Obispo City-County Library
1264 Higuera S: 102

Aug 4 @ 10 am
Tutor Training
Santa Barbara Public Library
40 E Anapamu

Aug 9 @ 10 am
Tutor Training
San Diego County Library
El Cajon Branch

Aug 11 @ 5:30 pm
Tutor Training
San Diego County Library
Vista Branch

Aug 12 @ 5 pm
Tutor Training
Ventura County Library
Camarillo Library
4101 Las Posas Rd
Camarillo CA 93010

Aug 12 @ 6 pm
Tutor Training
Huntington Beach Library
7111 Talbert
Huntington Beach CA

Aug 12 @ 6 pm
Tutor Training
Monrovia Public Library
843 East Olive Avenue
Monrovia

Aug 18 @ 6 pm
Tutor Orientation
Newport Beach Public Library
1000 Avacado
Newport Beach CA 92660

Celebrating Adult Literacy — Carolyn Livengood column: Helping wounded warriors

Celebrating Adult Literacy —Carolyn Livengood column: Helping wounded warriors
San Mateo County Times: June 19, 2008

Susan Wooldridge, author of "Poemcrazy: Freeing Your Life with Words," was keynote speaker at a celebration dinner, "You Are an Essential Piece," hosted by Project Read-North San Mateo County at the South San Francisco Municipal Services Building.

Donna Jones, an adult learner, and Patricia Rosado, a member of AmeriCorps and a past adult learner, emceed the event, which was held to recognize the literacy successes of its learners and tutors. AmeriCorps is a national volunteer program that allows people of all ages and backgrounds to devote a year of service in areas of education, public safety, human needs and the environment.

Wooldridge, a poet and teacher with California Poets in the Schools who works with adults and at-risk youth, talked about how words change and how they can have different meanings in different languages.

"My workshops are designed to make people feel excited about writing (and teaching) poetry," said Wooldridge, who showed a notebook she keeps in which she gathers words and even pictures. "I encourage everyone to play with language."

Learners Marcela Sauceda and Juliana Amaral and their tutor, Joel Tenorio; learner Maristel Llamanzares and her tutor, Rita Barichievich; and learner Ana Flores and Tom McCaffrey (who stood in for his wife, Laura, a tutor) all shared stories of how Project Read improved their lives and the friendships they have made.

Llamanzares, 22, was originally from the Philippines and now lives in Daly City. She came to Project Read in 2004 when she was working as a cashier at Manila Market in South City. She could not read or write at the most basic literacy level. "My first goals with my tutor, Rita, were to obtain my citizenship and driver's license, which I accomplished," Llamanzares said. "Next I wanted to vote and have been carefully following the current presidential campaigns."

Llamanzares is now in a Manila Market management position and attends Skyline College to keep improving her reading and writing skills while still working with her tutor.

Holly Fulghum-Nutters of Project Read presented certificates to 40 learners and their tutors. She was joined by South San Francisco Mayor Pedro Gonzalez and Main Library Director Valerie Sommer in welcoming the 120 people who attended the event.

Watch for more details about Project Read's annual Trivia Challenge, its major fundraiser, which will be Nov. 7 at the South City Conference Center.

To learn more about Project Read, call Holly Fulghum-Nutters at 650-829-3871.

Orange Co Library - READ volunteers leave a lasting legacy of literacy

READ volunteers leave a lasting legacy of literacy
At Your Service, Orange County Employees Retirement System: July 2008

For the thousands of area adults who can’t read the menu at a local restaurant, decipher the directions printed on a medicine bottle or complete a job application, illiteracy is a terrible reality.

But a group of dedicated volunteers and Orange County Public Library employees are helping to make a difference in the effort to provide literacy skills in their community.

Anyone reading this article already has the skills that eluded Brea resident Richard Carrizosa for most of his adult life. But thanks to READ/Orange County, he is writing a much happier chapter now.

Carrizosa and his wife Clara were at the Orange County Fair in the mid-1990s when they walked by an information booth related to recruiting both students (also known as “adult learners”) and tutors for READ/Orange County.

“I have a good eye to see things, but I couldn’t read,” Carrizosa admitted. “When my wife called me to ‘Come back here,’ she told me about the program. That’s how I got involved.”

Fast forward to 2008 and Carrizosa talks fondly of working with several tutors over the past 11 years. “We’re pretty lucky to have a program like this. The opportunity is there if you want it,” Carrizosa said. “I think it’s the greatest.”

Irvine resident Alveris Corson represents the other side of READ’s winning formula. She is a tutor who has helped dozens of adult learners since becoming a volunteer for the program in May 2003. “After I retired, I needed to do something to make life interesting,” Corson explained.

In addition to representing READ at public forums such as the Orange County Fair, golf tournaments and company expos, Corson leads a group of ESL (English as a Second Language) in Costa Mesa and a conversation-focused class at Heritage Park in Irvine.

“It’s amazing what I’ve learned,” Corson said. “The first year I worked with a gentleman one-on-one who had not finished high school. Then I spent the next year with a young woman from China. Her problem was conversation and understanding (American) slang.”

Corson said being a volunteer for READ requires relatively little time, but she encourages other Retirees to volunteer. They will be matched with an adult learner who can meet them at an Orange County Public Library located near their home.

Marcia Tungate, Literacy Programs Administrator for READ/Orange County, said while the Orange County Public Library is truly one of the best library systems in the nation, 350,000 adults are unable to take advantage of the books, periodicals and other research tools available at the library because of low-level literacy or English skills.

“That is the equivalent of the entire population of Irvine, Lake Forest, Laguna Beach, Laguna 7 Hills, Laguna Niguel, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano and San Clemente,” Tungate said of the 350,000 number.

Since early 2004, volunteer tutor Sandy Hague has been serving READ/Orange County on two fronts, tutoring an adult learner in a conference room at Fountain Valley Library and spending four hours a week helping out at READ/Orange County’s headquarters in Santa Ana.

“It’s rewarding because you’re helping people accomplish what they want to accomplish,” said Hague, noting there are a variety of reasons that adult learners come to READ for assistance.

“My current student just got a promotion at work and I like to think what she learned at our sessions played a part in that,” Hague said. “Helping them (students) is terrific.”

READ/Orange County, the adult literacy service of the Orange County Public Library, delivers its services by training community members to become volunteer tutors who work one-on-one with adults and families who have low level reading, writing and English skills.

“Our catch phrase is ‘Leave a Legacy.’ Richard, by learning to read, can now read to his grandchildren,” Tungate noted.

“Alveris has helped expand the program and she has 24 students. The impact of teaching a person to read is amazing,” Tungate explained.

When asked about Hague, who has provided services as a tutor and with professional services at READ/Orange County’s offi ce, Tungate replied: “I could not have survived without her.”

If you are interested in becoming a tutor, or if you or someone you know needs reading assistance, please call 714-566-3070. You can also visit READ/Orange County’s official Web site by pointing your browser to www.readoc.org or visit your local OCPL branch for more information.

“People who have worked hard all their lives can still help make the world a better place in retirement. People who volunteer with READ are giving from their heart,” Tungate said.

Added Carrizosa: “Today when my wife gives me a grocery list, I can read it."

Carlsbad Library - A “ Sell-Out ” Celebration

A “ Sell-Out ” Celebration
~ from the July/August Newsletter: Learning Connection

Our near-capacity crowd of 141 learners, tutors, family members, and friends joined together on June 1 to celebrate a year of achievement at the Adult Learning Program.

We heard stories of hard work and accomplishments, and words of motivation from our speakers Lupe G., Ramon G., Nyla H., Diane H., and Maria W. Principal Librarian, Carol Naegele, captured the audience with her motivational story. AmeriCorps volunteer and past Library Deputy Director, Geoff Armour, honored members of the staff with his humorous limericks.

Carrie Scott, Community Outreach Supervisor for the Adult Learning Program, presented long-time tutor, Betty G. with the President’s Volunteer Service Award. This award requires at least 4,000 hours of volunteer service, but Betty has given far beyond this amount of time in her dedication to helping others.

Six from Carlsbad Complete Leadership Institute~ from the May/June Newsletter: Learning Connection

Graduates of the Adult Learner Leadership Institute (ALLI) were honored at a graduation ceremony on April 26 at the Carlsbad Senior Center.

The graduates included 6 Carlsbad learners Yulia A., Ramon G., Lupe G., Nyla H. Myung K., and Maria W. The two facilitators Diana H. and Vernon T. are also from Carlsbad. 50 family members and friends attended the festivities.

The six-month ALLI program was founded in 2000 as the Henry Huffman Leadership Institute in memory of Henry Huffman, a dedicated learner who devoted his life to spreading awareness of literacy in the community.

Learners who improve their basic reading and writing skills may want to take on new challenges, and make a contribution of their own to set positive examples for learners who are just beginning to acquire literacy skills.

ALLI learners build self esteem as they increase their potential to speak out effectively on community issues, and act as spokespersons for literacy causes.

Literacy service begins work at county Wayfarer Center

Literacy service begins work at county Wayfarer Center
Daily Democrat, The (Woodland, CA) - June 28, 2008

The Woodland Public Library Literacy Service opened its doors to a new program, S.T.E.P. (Strength Through Education Program) on June 12 at the Yolo Wayfarer Center.

This ongoing project brings literacy skills to the residents of the Yolo Wayfarer Center.

"It was a great night, and a great beginning to what we hope will be a long running education program at the Center," notes Literacy Coordinator Sue Bigelow, "and we have many people to thank for getting it off the ground especially the Rumsey Community Fund, the Parker Family Foundation, the Yolo Literacy Council and the Woodland Public Library."

STEP is a goal-oriented literacy program working with the residents at the Center in basic literacy, computer skills, GED preparation, and job/housing skills. A team of four tutors works with the residents twice a week within the homeless shelter.

"The program came about in much the same way as our Inmate literacy program, in that we saw a unique opportunity to take education to the learner," notes Bigelow.

The program takes place on Monday and Thursday evenings at the center with work beign done in Reading and Writing skills, Math skills, Job and computer skills and GED preparation. With local elementary schools being out for the summer, we are also planning education programs for children on those evenings, and are exploring athe potential of working with the Wayfarer Center.

"It is truly a team effort between the Wayfarer Center and its staff, the Literacy Service and our tutors, and those who so graciously have supported us financially," notes Bigelow.

More information concerning the Literacy Service and STEP may be obtained by calling the Literacy Service at 661-5987. READ MORE

Newport Beach Library - Author Lisa See Featured at Fundraising Event in May

Author Lisa See Featured at Fundraising Event in May

Over 150 people attended a luncheon benefiting literacy services on May 30th. With author Lisa See as the featured speaker, the event included lunch, lecture, and a copy of Ms. See’s most recent book, Peony in Love, along with a book signing. In her lecture, Lisa confessed to being intrigued by stories that have been lost, forgotten, or deliberately covered up.

In previous books, she has explored her own Chinese-American family history as well as fascinating stories of other Chinese women.

. . .from NBPL Literacy Newsletter

SCLLN Tutor Workshop Calendar: Summer 2008

Summer 2008
SCLLN Tutor Workshops and Events
More Info & Events @ SCLLN Calendar

July 8 - 6 pm
Tutor Training - READ/San Diego
Mission Valley Branch

July 12 - 10 am
Tutor Training - San Diego County Library
Spring Valley Branch

July 14 - 6 pm
Tutor Orientation - READ/Orange County
Aliso Viejo Branch

July 16 - 6 pm
Tutor Orientation - READ/Orange County
Haskett Branch

August 9 - 10 am
Tutor Training - San Diego County Library
El Cajon Branch

August 11 - 5:30 pm
Tutor Training - San Diego County Library
Vista Branch

August 18 - 6 pm
Tutor Orientation - Newport Beach Public Library

Other Local Events & Conferences

August 4 - 15
Orton-Gillingham Approach Workshop
San Diego CA

PLA @ ALA 2008 - Anaheim

PLA @ ALA

Adult Learners: Helping Libraries Make MAGIC !
Sunday, June 29, 1:30-5:30pm

ALA President Loriene Roy and California State Librarian Susan Hildreth will set the stage for this engaging and dynamic presentation on the added value of literacy and adult learners in your public library. Panel presentations from librarians, literacy coordinators, and adult learners will describe several national adult learner projects. This session is for libraries who partner with adult education providers as well as for those managing literacy programs.

Teen Parents Raising Readers: Teen Staff Making It Happen
Sat: June 28, 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm

This program provides information, hands-on activities, and techniques that will enable teen staff to share early literacy information from the Every Child Ready to Read @ your library project in pregnant/parenting teen programs. Learn how to conduct programs that not only empower teens with a better understanding of reading, but also leave them with new ways to interact with their children that support later reading development.

Early Literacy Training for Child Care Providers: A Proven Program for Success
Sun: June 29, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Using Carroll County (Md.) Public Library’s ground-breaking, scientifically-based initiative, learn about ways to train child care providers to foster early literacy skills in young children.

Read Between the Lions: Public Television and Public Libraries Join Forces to Improve Literacy
Mon: June 30, 10:30 am - Noon

Hear how three public libraries in different communities utilized entertaining, research-based episodes of the award-winning educational program, Between the Lions to create engaging, hands-on, library-based Reading Dens to increase and improve the literacy practices and skills of kindergarteners and their parents.

Downey Library - Library Visit: Nessas Blog

LIBRARY VISIT
Nessas Blog: June 20, 2008

Downey City Library
11121 Brookshire Ave.
Downey, CA 90241

At first sight, The Downey City Library may seem like an unfunded and unused resource for the City’s residents, or at the least some sort of mecca for the local High School youth. Located across from Downey High School, and sandwiched in the parking lot between City Hall and Performing Arts Center, the one-story building is quite a gem inside.

Upon entrance of the sliding front doors is a small collection of Karen and Richard Carpenters’ memorabilia. I knew the famous two were from the City of Downey, but didn’t realize they were involved so much in their community. The small tribute to them was nice to see.

Across from the display is the impressive Circulation Desk. Impressive I guess in its rounded counter top and staffed with friendly and helpful personnel.

. . . . . . . . . . . . .

A couple things that may go unnoticed are the quaint Friends of the Library bookstore and the Literacy Office/literacy programs. The bookstore sells both new and used books, magazines, videos, nick-knacks, and a good selection of reasonably priced greeting cards. The store’s contributions go to help fund certain library equipment and programs. The literacy office is used for adult literacy and is run by a full-time staff member that coordinates literacy volunteers to help promote reading for adults. READ MORE

Early Learning with Families (ELF) - Webcast

Webcast - Supporting Parents & Caregivers to Enhance Early Learning

June 24: Noon - 1:00 pm

Join Cindy Oser and Leticia Lara from Zero to Three, as they share their insight and expertise about working with parents, and building relationships to enhance early learning. They will present the rationale for engaging parents, provide practical approaches that can be used in library programs and respond to issues that librarians face who serve families with young children.

Webcast Link

Revisit a special presentation on Early Learning with Families-ELF by Barbara Neder, READ/OC from the SCLLN General Meeting, 5.15.08.

PDD @ SCLLN: Blogs and Wikis

Southern California Library Literacy Network

Professional Development Day

San Diego CA

June 13, 2008

This posting is about the 'Wacky for Wikis' session which was also presented @ the READ/San Diego Tutor Conference, June 14. There were also sessions about: Volunteer Management, Persistence and Adult Learner Book Clubs.

Wacky for Wikis is an overview of blogs and wikis: brief look at the where and how they began, reasons to have a one or both, how to, and a brief demo on how easy it is to post, to link, to upload photos, etc.

Viewed 2 videos about Blogs:

~ Why Blog by Business Week

~ Blogs in Plain English by Commoncraft

Blogging as Revolutionary as Gutenberg Press by Chris CreeMarch 7, 2008
When Johannes Gutenberg developed his movable type printing press in the early 1400’s it revolutionized the publishing industry in many of the same ways that the recent development of blogging is.
. . . . .
Here are just a few of the ways that the movable type printing press was revolutionary.

Faster
Cheaper
Wider Distribution
Mass Communication

The internet is transforming how information is being transmitted. However publishing that information to the web still required Today’s blogging is an order of magnitude leap in publishing technology on the same level as Gutenberg’s press was over the scribes of his day. READ MORE

Also looked at some examples:
~ see SCLLN Tutor Conference-Feb 22 post.

Watched Commoncraft's video on wikis and Wetpaint's 'How Do Wikis Work.'

Where and how to compare wiki platforms @ Wikimatrix: Select the Wikis you want to compare, then press the button.

Some other blogs and wikis mentioned during the sessions:
~ Burbank Public Library blog
~ literacyspace blog
~ DLC Adult Literacy Community
~ Families for Literacy at SF Bay Area Libraries
~ Exemplary Literacy Materials Online (ELMO)
~ Adult Literacy Education (ALE) Wiki
~ Burbank Public Library Wiki / Littlewiki

graphic from: Curso Sobre Wikis

Literacy Library Jobs: California - Monterey Park

Literacy Jobs: Southern California

LITERACY PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR
Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library

Job Type: Full Time
Salary: $59,928 - $76,668 annually
Application Deadline: 7/15/2008

Under administrative direction, plans, organizes, administers and assists in developing a large, comprehensive Literacy Program for the City. The Literacy Program Administrator is responsible for developing a coalition of community agencies and groups to coordinate and expand existing literacy efforts.

LAMP

Since 1984, Literacy for All of Monterey Park (LAMP) has been a leader in adult and family literacy programs. We improve human lives by providing high-quality, learner-centered literacy services to the San Gabriel Valley at no cost. Trained volunteers in one-to-one, small group, and classroom settings provide tutoring and instruction. Our volunteer teachers and tutors are highly skilled and successful, as they have helped more than 1,300 adults become United States citizens and more than 5,000 children and adults improve their reading and writing skills.

Literacy In Libraries Around California +

Join Family Fun Day at libraryMercury News: May 29, 2008 by Johyne Taylor Hill

Staff members at the Alameda Free Library are busy doing much more than reshelving books. They're creating and maintaining outreach programs designed to promote one central message, summed up by Jordana Elderts of the library's adult literacy program, Alameda Reads:

"There's so much fun that can happen at the library. It's not just sitting down and reading quietly." Family Fun Day, a chance for families with small children to have fun and learn about library services, will be held Saturday at the Main Library. It is the culminating event of this year's preschool reading program which aims to help some of Alameda's youngest citizens develop a love of reading.

Two years ago, Alameda Reads joined forces with the library's Children's Services to apply for a state grant from Early Learning with Families to create positive reading experiences for children from infants to age 5. The library wanted to address the issue that children who don't read often have a lower literacy level, which can limit their potential socio-economic success as adults. READ MORE

The free event (May 31) was open to everyone, but is focused on families with young children.

Orton-Gillingham Training: San Diego

Beginning Decoding/Encoding Training
in the Orton-Gillingham Approach

August 4-9 & August 11-16, 2008
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

(Participants must attend all sessions)
The San Diego Branch of the International Dyslexia Association (IDA)

is sponsoring an Orton-Gillingham training seminar. It is appropriate for teachers, tutors, parents, or anyone interested in being trained in an O-G program. The seminar is conducted by trainers who are Fellows of the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators, a national certification and accreditation body incorporated under New York State Education Law. Further, the content of the training programs reflects the curricular criteria established by the Academy.

The deadline to apply is June 15th. Space is limited.

For more information or to register please contact:
Kelli Sandman-Hurley
619-527-5480
ksandmanhurley@sandiego.gov

Flickr Photo: POTS on Dyslexia Avenue by John Suler

SCLLN Calendar: June 2008

June 2008
SCLLN Tutor Workshops and Events
More Info & Events @ SCLLN Calendar

Jun 13
SCLLN Professional Development Day
San Diego CA

Jun 14
READ/San Diego Tutor Conference - 18th Annual
Joan B Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice – UCSD

Jun 19: 6 pm
Tutor Training - Burbank Public Library
Burbank Public Library Auditorium

Jun 21: 10 am
Tutor Brunch - Monrovia Public Library
Monrovia Community Center

Jun 21: 10 am
Tutor Training - Beverly Hills PL
Beverly Hills Public Library

Jun 21: 10 am
Tutor Workshop - Palmdale City Library
Larry Chimbole Cultural Center

Jun 25: 6:30 pm
Tutor Orientation - Oceanside READS
Learning Center

Other Local Events & Conferences

Jun 7
Feria del Libro - Family Book Fair
Los Angeles City Hall

Jun 14
Los Angeles Black Book Expo 2008
Ahmanson Senior Center, Exposition Park
Los Angeles CA

Jun 28 – Jul 2
American Library Association 2008 Conference
Anaheim Convention Center
800 West Katella Avenue
Anaheim CA

Jun 29: 1:30 pm
Adult Learners: Helping Libraries Make MAGIC!
PLA @ ALA
Anaheim Convention Center
800 West Katella Avenue
Anaheim CA

Literacy In Libraries Around California + Value Volunteer Time 2007

Value of Volunteer Time: 2007

The 2006* estimated dollar value of volunteer time in California: $21.97. $19.51 per hour for the U.S. according to Independent Sector.

Charts for:
1) Dollar Value of a Volunteer Hour: 1980 – 2007

2) Dollar Value of a Volunteer Hour, by State: 2006 *
~ Please note that 2006 is the latest year for which state numbers are available.
~ There is a lag of almost one year in the government's release of state level data.

visit literacyspace for other reports on volunteers.

Volunteer to tutor @ your local library:
SCLLN, BALIT, Northern California Literacy Coalition or CLLS

Literacy In Libraries Around California +VALUE USA

VALUE: Adult Learner Involvement Survey

Voice of Adult Learners United to Educate VALUE is updating its research on adult learner involvement throughout the U.S.
If you would like to share information about adult learner involvement in your state or in your local program, please complete the 10-question survey. Some sample questions.

~ state conferences that include students as participants or planners
~ if you have a student group, how is it structured
~ what areas of leadership have students made achievements
~ is there funding for involvement outside the classroom
~ what positions do students hold in programs

The results of this research will be posted in the "In the States" section of the VALUE web site.

SCLLN: Early Learning with Families - ELF

Southern California Library Literacy Network

General Meeting - May 15, 2008

A special presentation on Early Learning with Families-ELF by Barbara Neder, READ/OC

The California State Library (CSL) launched the Early Learning with Families (ELF) initiative in the summer of 2006. Its purpose is to help further strengthen public libraries in their important role as community centers helping families, caregivers and childcare providers acquire the resources and skills necessary to support the healthy development of very young children.

ELF is a resource for libraries as well as parents and caregivers. Has a focus on 6 pre-reading skills: Narrative Skills, Print Motivation, Vocabulary, Print Awareness, Letter Knowledge and Phonological Awareness.

Other resources and agencies highlighted during the session:

Literacy, Food, & Fitness (LFF)
Pat Jarvis, Families for Literacy Coordinator, developed a user-friendly, complete curriculum on healthy choices called Literacy, Food, and Fitness (LFF). The material is designed to be used during an FFL, MLLS, or library story time and includes an overview of the principles covered, story time tips, suggestions for books, finger plays and songs, parent handouts in English and Spanish, and more.

Children and Families Commission of Orange County

Kid Builder activities are an easy way to help your child grow in six areas: mind, words, body, relationships, safety and health.
The Kid Builder activities and information presented on this site are available as free downloadable material (Adobe pdf.) In: English, Spanish and Vietnamese.

First 5 California

is dedicated to improving the lives of California’s young children and their families through a comprehensive system of education, health services, childcare, and other crucial programs.

Annual Conference: May 22-23 in Anaheim CA

Pierce County Library System: Early Learning Resources

dedicated to helping parents and caregivers by providing excellent resources: These include Storytimes for Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers, packets of books for babies and theme packets for preschoolers, lists of excellent books, Stars accredited trainings, book bag deliveries, entertaining and educational programs at the library branches, and skilled Children’s Librarians that can lead you to fun and helpful resources:

Literacy Adventures - ideas and books about 15 topics, including: Airports, Bath Time, Bus Rides and Dining Out.

Podcasts about each of the Six Pre-Reading Skills

Zero to Three

A national nonprofit multidisciplinary organization that supports the healthy development and well-being of infants, toddlers and their families.

Libraries in Southern California with ELF programs:

Alhambra, Beaumont, Los Angeles County, Downey, Glendora, LAPL, Mission Viejo, Monterey Park, Oceanside, Ontario, Orange County, Oxnard, Palm Springs, Palos Verdes, Pomona, Rancho Cucamonga and Riverside County.

San Diego Public Library :: READ/San Diego - 18th Annual Tutor Conference

READ/San Diego

18th Annual Tutor Conference

June 14, 2008

Joan B Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice

University of San Diego

READ/San Diego has an impressive line up of presenters including acclaimed neuroscientist and clinical psychologist Paula Tallal who will deliver the keynote luncheon address on Enhancing the Perceptual and Cognitive Building Blocks for Reading. Ms. Tallal is founder and co-director of the Center for Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience, Rutgers Univ. and a founder of Scientific Learning Corporation.

This year's conference features workshop strands on writing strategies, phonics, reading comprehension, technology, math, family literacy, ESL, dyslexia and assessment. As with past years, the intention of the conference is to provide literacy and ESL tutors with the tools needed to deliver quality instruction.

CLICK HERE for workshop descriptions, strands, and Registration Form. For more information: 619 . 527 . 5475

SCLLN Tutor Training Calendar: May 2008

May 2008: Tutor Workshops & Events @ SCLLN
Southern California Library Literacy Network

May 1: 9 am
Family Literacy Training
Huntington Beach Public Library
Oak View Branch Library, 17251 Oak Lane

May 1: 6 pm
Tutor Training - READ/San Diego
College-Rolando Branch Library, 6600 Montezuma Road

May 3: 9 am
Tutor Training - San Luis Obispo City-County Library
1264 Higuera S: 102

May 6: 6:30 pm
Tutor Training - Pasadena Public Library
La Pintoresca Branch Library, 1355 N Raymond Ave

May 7: 5:30 pm
Tutor Training - San Diego County Library
El Cajon Library

May 16: 9 am
Tulare County Learner/Tutor Conference
Memorial Building, Three Rivers CA

May 17: 10 am
Advanced Phonics Workshop - Burbank Public Library
Burbank Public Library, 110 N. Glenoaks

May 17: 10 am
Tutor Training - San Diego County Library
Vista Branch

May 27: 5 pm
Tutor Training - Ventura County Library
Camarillo Library, 4101 Las Posas Rd

May 28: 6:30 pm
Youth Literacy - Oceanside READS
Learning Center, 321 N Nevada

May 30: 11:30 am
Luncheon Fundraiser - Newport Beach Public Library
Balboa Yacht Club, 1801 Bayside
Corona del Mar CA

San Bernardino County Library: Fontana Branch Library has a lot to offer

Library has a lot to offer

What does the new Lewis Library and Technology Center offer for Fontanans?
Fontana Herald News: April 24, 2008

Step inside and you are greeted by an entrance hall, the Paul A. Biane Great Hall. Named for the San Bernardino County 1st District Supervisor and current chair of the Board of Supervisors, it runs the length of the building and soars 30 feet high with clerestory windows to let in the abundant Southern California light. Biane was instrumental in securing the county portion of funds that are used to stock the library's collection and staff it with 63 people who do the day-in, day-out work of keeping everything humming along.

Light and airy is an apt description for this patron-friendly library with computerized self-checkout, RFID tagged books and other materials, and more than 200 public-access computers that provide online access to a collection of more than 2-1/2 million volumes. San Bernardino and Riverside counties, along with municipal public libraries in Moreno Valley, Murietta and Victorville and the College of the Desert, provide mutually shared access to their collections.

The new Fontana branch library also now houses the headquarters for the county library's literacy program, with a special-purpose literacy study room and computer lab. The Verizon Foundation provided funds for eight specialized literacy computer stations. READ MORE

California Literacy - Library Events: May 2008

California Literacy & Library Events & Conferences: May 2008- visit SCLLN for local, State and National events -

California Council on Adult Education Conference - CCAEMay 1 - Doubletree Hotel Mission Valley

Health Literacy Conference
May 1 - Hyatt Regency Irvine

Village of Tales Storytelling Festival
May 1 - Ojai CA

Kid's Magic MileMay 3 - Balboa Park

Race for Literacy - San Diego Union TribuneMay 4 - Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park

Kern County Library Storytelling Festival
May 6 11:00am - Tait Ranch

Asian Pacific American Book FestivalMay 12 11:00am - Japanese American National Museum

Gold Rush Book FairMay 17 - Grass Valley CA