Sunday, November 1, 2015

National & International Literacy & Library Events :: November 2015

National & International Literacy & Library Events
November 2015

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

Jewish Book Month Nov 6 – Dec 6

Nov. 2    Global Read Aloud- THE OK BOOK #gra15
Nov. 2+ Health Literacy Research Conference, Washington DC
Nov. 5+ ALER 2015 Conference, Costa Mesa CA
Nov. 6+ Young Adult Services Symposium, Portland OR   #YALSA15
Nov. 7+ Book Riot Live, NYC
Nov. 8+ Children’s Illustration Celebration, Northampton MA
Nov. 8    Norton Juster Award for Devotion to Literacy, Northampton MA 4p
Nov. 9    Global Read Aloud - any Amy Krouse Rosenthal Book #gra15
Nov. 13+ YallFest, Charleston SC   #YALLFest
Nov. 14+ Connecticut Children's Book Fair, University of Connecticut
Nov. 14+ National Quality Education Conference, Houston TX
Nov. 14    Autism Sensory Friendly Films – PEANUTS 10a
Nov. 15+ Literacy for ALL: Advocacy, Libraries, and Literacy, Providence RI
Nov. 16+ Global Education Conference  Cyberspace   #globaled15
Nov. 16+ IMLS Focus Conference, New Orleans LA   #IMLSFocus
Nov. 17+ AAACE Annual Conference, Oklahoma City OK
Nov. 18+ Getting In Touch With Literacy, Albuquerque NM   #GITWL
Nov. 18+ NAEYC Annual Conference, Orlando FL   #naeycAC
Nov. 19+ National Council of Teachers of English, Minneapolis MN   #NCTE15
Nov. 19    National Writing Project Conference, Minneapolis MN   #NWP
Nov. 20+ ACTFL Convention San Diego CA
Nov. 21   International Gaming Day @ Your Library   #igd15
Nov. 21   Tellabration (Saturday before Thanksgiving) Nationwide
Nov. 26+ Great Thanksgiving Listen - storycorps.org   #TheGreatListen
Nov. 10 Sensory Friendly Film = SPECTRE Tues 7p
Nov. 24 Sensory Friendly Film = HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY Tues 7p
Nov. 28 Sensory Friendly Film = GOOD DINOSAUR Sat 10a


Friday, October 30, 2015

Redlands Library - A.K. Smiley Public Library to get full-time adult literacy coordinator

A.K. Smiley Public Library to get full-time adult literacy coordinator
Redlands Daily Facts: 10.23.2015 by Sandra Emerson

The A.K. Smiley Public Library is getting a full-time adult literacy coordinator to supervise the growing adult literacy program.

The library has been awarded an annual $52,000 grant from the California State Library to expand the part-time coordinator position to full-time through June 2018.

The City Council approved the part-time position in fiscal year 2014-15, which helped make the library eligible for the grant.

Dottie Podolak was hired as the part-time coordinator in 2014.

Katherine Gifford and Trudy Waldron have served as volunteer coordinators for the program.

The program has 170 volunteers who have been trained to help as tutors, technical assistants and outreach ambassadors, Waldron said on Tuesday.

“Because of the generous support of these volunteers, over 300 local adults have been helped with their reading and writing skills over the years,” she said.

“As a former teacher in this district, I am aware of how strengthening these skills will impact the economic security and the self-worth of these folks.”  READ MORE !

Thursday, October 29, 2015

Southern California & Statewide Literacy & Library Events :: November 2015

Southern California & Statewide Literacy & Library Events
November 2015

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

Exploring GED vs HiSET + other Options
Successful Environments 4 Adult Learners

Jewish Book Month Nov 6 – Dec 6

Nov. 2  Global Read Aloud - THE OK BOOK   #gra15
Nov. 5+ California Library Association Conference, Pasadena CA   #CLAReimagine
Nov. 5+ ALER 2015 Conference, Costa Mesa CA
Nov. 5    EveryLibrary California Pre-Party FUNraiser: Barney's Beanery Pasadena 7p
Nov. 7    Latino Book & Family Festival - Los Angeles, Mt. San Antonio College
Nov. 9    Global Read Aloud - any Amy Krouse Rosenthal Book   #gra15
Nov. 12+ CATESOL State Conference, Anaheim CA #CATESOL
Nov. 14    Sensory Friendly Film = PEANUTS 10a
Nov. 14    Literacy & Arts Festival - Santa Clarita Old Town Newhall Library
Nov. 21    International Gaming Day @ Your Library   #igd15
Nov. 21    Tellabration - Saturday before Thanksgiving Nationwide
Nov. 26+ Great Thanksgiving Listen - storycorps.org   #TheGreatListen

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

SCLLN Literacy Library Tutor Training Calendar: November 2015

SCLLN Literacy Library Tutor Training Calendar
November 2015

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

Exploring GED vs HiSET + other Options
Successful Environments 4 Adult Learners

Nov. 2 Literacy Tutor Training READ/San Diego Library 10a
Nov. 3 Literacy Tutor Orientation Carlsbad Library 12N
Nov. 4 Literacy Tutor Training SB Co Library Fontana 5p
Nov. 5 SCLLN Literacy Pre-Conference @ CLA Pasadena
Nov. 7 Literacy Tutor Training SB Co Library Yucca Valley 9a
Nov. 7 Literacy Tutor Training LEARN San Diego Co Library 10a
Nov. 7 Literacy Tutor Training SB Co Library Grand Terrace 10a
Nov. 7 Literacy Tutor Training SB Co Library Adelanto 11a
Nov. 8 Community Feud Literacy FUNraiser Monrovia Library 1p
Nov. 11 Literacy Tutor Training SB Co Library Barstow 11a
Nov. 12 Literacy Tutor Orientation Carlsbad Library 6p
Nov. 13 Literacy Tutor Orientation Upland Library 3p
Nov. 14 Literacy Tutor Training SB Co Library Chino Hills 9:30a
Nov. 14 Literacy Tutor Training SB Co Library Lake Arrowhead 10a
Nov. 14 Literacy Tutor Training SB Co Library Chino 10a
Nov. 14 Literacy Tutor Training SB Co Library Rialto 10:30a
Nov. 14 Literacy Tutor Training Upland Library 9a
Nov. 14 Literacy Tutor Orientation Placentia Library 1p
Nov. 16 Literacy Volunteer Orientation Corona Library 7p
Nov. 17 Literacy Tutor Training SB Co Hesperia Library 3p
Nov. 18 Literacy Learner Orientation READ/San Diego Library 5:45p
Nov. 18 Literacy Trivia FUNraiser Ventura Co Library 6p
Nov. 19 Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Crestline Library 12N
Nov. 22 Literacy Volunteer Orientation Upland Library 9a

LAPL Adult Literacy volunteers receive 7 hours of Online Instruction
Local Tutor Workshops :: Always Scrolling in the Right Frame.
Statewide Workshops @ California Library Literacy Services

Monday, October 26, 2015

Redlands Library :: Technology Enhances Redlands Adult Literacy Program

Technology enhances Redlands Adult Literacy Program
Redlands Daily Facts: 10.17.2015 by Dottie Pokolak, adult literacy coordinator A.K. Smiley Public Library

Technology has become an essential part of our daily lives. We rely on computers, tablets and smart phones to communicate with family and friends, keep up on the latest news, apply for jobs and even do our banking.

The ability to use the various electronic devices that are available to us is integral to every area of our lives. Perhaps we have even grown to take for granted the ability to send an email or do our shopping online.

However, for some in our community, technology and access to the Internet are just as much of an obstacle in life as learning to read and write.

The Redlands Adult Literacy Program is committed to helping those in the community who desire to improve their reading and writing in English. In tandem with that, the program seeks to bridge the technology divide by including computer literacy as a key component of the program.

By offering technology services to those with limited computer access, the program can help participants begin to realize the benefit that learning these skills provides.

This technology initiative is supported with the enthusiasm of a group of volunteers called tech coaches. These tutors are trained to assist learners in accessing the various technology resources the program provides. They meet with learners to provide support as they use their new technology skills.  READ MORE !

Saturday, October 24, 2015

Literacy Library Jobs – California :: Merced Co

Literacy Jobs – California

Friday, October 23, 2015

San Diego Co Library :: County Volunteer Coordinator Motivates Volunteers, Residents to LEARN

County Volunteer Coordinator Motivates Volunteers, Residents to LEARN

Over 440,000 adults (20%) in San Diego County cannot read at the third-grade level, lacking the literacy skills needed to sign a form, fill out a bank deposit slip, or enjoy a novel. Many have learning disabilities; others received insufficient individual instruction in school or at home; and still others are immigrants seeking to learn English as a second language.  To help adults improve their literacy skills and empower them to achieve their goals, the County created the LEARN Adult Literacy program in 2005. Volunteer Coordinator Kevin Vigil has been inspired by the program’s success since the beginning.

“I moved here from Denver just as the program was getting started,” said Vigil.  “I was a school teacher and needed to update my credential to work here in California, so this job was only meant to be temporary, but I ended up loving what I was doing!  I get to see the impact this program has on people’s lives and coming to work is something I look forward to every day.”

LEARN (Libraries Empower All to Read Now) is a volunteer-based tutoring program that helps adults improve their literacy skills through one-on-one and small group tutoring and computer-aided instruction.  Services are free and confidential.  There are literacy centers at the El Cajon and Vista branch libraries, but services are available at all San Diego County Library branches.

“We have such an international county,” said Vigil.  “About 60% of our learners are non-native speakers – from Spanish and Arabic to Korean and Chinese.  We have 33 branch libraries and all of their demographics are different.”  READ MORE !