Sunday, March 11, 2018

Easy Voter Guide :: June 5 2018 Election

Easy Voter Guide :: June 5 2018 Election

Order the June 5 2018
Easy Voter Guides today!

If you are a local League or a California public library, please contact us for how to request your free 10 bundles.
Deadline to order is April 6, 2018.

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Questions? Please call 916-442-7215 or email lwvc@lwvc.org.

Produced for statewide elections in California since 1994, the Easy Voter Guide is a collaboration of the League of Women Voters® of California Education Fund and the California State Library.


Project Partners

Voter’s Edge California – Find information about your local as well as statewide candidates and measures along with a polling place look up feature.
CAvotes – Website of the nonpartisan League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Look up your local League of Women Voters
The California State Library and Library Literacy Services – a partner and co-founder of the Easy Voter Guide project
Common Knowledge – co-founder of the Easy Voter Guide project

Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Literacy Library Jobs – California :: Santa Clara Co :: Sutter Co :: San Mateo Co [2] :: S San Francisco :: Shasta


Literacy Library Jobs – California

Under general supervision, to coordinate, implement, monitor, and evaluate learner and volunteer tutor services including one-on-one, small-group and one-time learning opportunities

Develop, coordinate and oversee activities of library literacy classes and programs; set program goals; review, recommend and update program policies, procedures and protocols; prepare program budget and monitor expenditures

be college students or recent college graduates who are passionate about supporting the core mission of the Adult Literacy Program: to empower and encourage adults as they improve their reading and writing skills, in order to promote success in their personal, work, community and/or family lives.

manages the implementation of literacy and education-related programs, the recruitment of volunteers and library operations in the absence of senior staff

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

responsible for all aspects of the Adult Literacy Program


Sunday, March 4, 2018

Newport Beach Library :: 2017 Annual Holiday Literacy Potluck


2017 Annual Holiday Potluck
Literally Speaking: Jan/Feb 2018

Saturday December 9, 2017, the Newport/Mesa ProLiteracy family of learners, tutors and volunteers, together with their families, celebrated the holiday season with a morning full of meeting new friends and eating delicious food (as always!) The morning began with a fun Bingo mixer followed by the recognition of tutors who contributed over 100 volunteer hours to NMPL in 2017.

Each year at this event, one tutor is recognized for their work and dedication to the program. This year, Robert Wahrhaftig - with the program since 2014 - received the Tutor of the Year award.

Cherall also presented outgoing Advisory Board President Farah Mozaffar with flowers of appreciation for two terrific years of leadership.

New friendships were forged, stories were shared and laughs were plentiful as everyone indulged in wonderful treats from around the world. We are grateful to our literacy family and appreciate their continued dedication to the program.
Happy New Year!  READ MORE >>

Wednesday, February 28, 2018

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


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

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



Mar. 02      Read Across America Day
Mar. 02      World Book Day
Mar. 02+   Charlotte S Huck Children's Literature Festival University of Redlands
Mar. 03      CATESOL Regional Los Angeles East Los Angeles College
Mar. 03      Dyslexia Conference IDALA UCLA Carnesale Commons
Mar. 03      Ruth Colvin Not Defined by a Number, Whether It's 1 or 101 READ Santa Clara 2p
Mar. 04      March Forth for Literacy
Mar. 04      National Grammar Day
Mar. 04+   Teen Tech Week
Mar. 07      What the Hell is a 21st Century Library Greg Lucas Mechanics' Institute SF 6:30p
Mar. 08      Library2.018 Design Thinking @SJSUiSchool 12N
Mar. 09+   CATE Conference San Diego
Mar. 12+   Comprehensive Orton-Gillingham Training San Francisco
Mar. 14+   CUE Spring Conference Palm Springs
Mar. 16      Freedom of Information Day
Mar. 16+   ILA West San Diego
Mar. 19      Read To Me Day
Mar. 19+   Reading Comprehension Strategies Cyberspace [4 wks]
Mar. 19+   CSUN Assistive Technology Conference San Diego
Mar. 20      World Storytelling Day
Mar. 28+   CABE Conference Sacramento



Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Literacy Library Jobs – California :: Sutter Co :: San Mateo Co [2] :: S San Francisco :: Shasta Co


Literacy Library Jobs – California

Develop, coordinate and oversee activities of library literacy classes and programs; set program goals; review, recommend and update program policies, procedures and protocols; prepare program budget and monitor expenditures

be college students or recent college graduates who are passionate about supporting the core mission of the Adult Literacy Program: to empower and encourage adults as they improve their reading and writing skills, in order to promote success in their personal, work, community and/or family lives.

manages the implementation of literacy and education-related programs, the recruitment of volunteers and library operations in the absence of senior staff

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

responsible for all aspects of the Adult Literacy Program




Monday, February 26, 2018

California Library Association :: 2018 Outstanding Librarian in Support of Literacy Award

Outstanding Librarian in Support of Literacy Award

CLA's Outstanding Librarian in Support of Literacy Award recognizes a librarian who has demonstrated passion, excellence and dedication in support of adult literacy.

Two awards will be given out in 2018. The Outstanding Librarian in Support of Literacy Award recipients will each receive $1,000 and will be honored at the CLA annual conference.



The 2018 award nomination period will close on
Friday, March 30, 2018 at 5:00pm.

Eligibility
➤The nominee can be a library staff member who has performed one or more of the following services in support of literacy: outreach, programming, advocacy, recruitment, public awareness, collection development, fundraising, other -- you name it!
➤The nominee cannot be a literacy services staff person who already provides direct literacy services.
➤Persons nominated for the award are required to be CLA members.
➤Nominators are not required to be CLA members. However, if a nomination is made by a non-member, the nomination must be endorsed by a CLA member. If you need assistance in finding a CLA member to endorse your nomination, please contact the CLA office no later than two weeks prior to the deadline.
➤Only one nomination per library jurisdiction is permitted.
➤The OLSL Award is an individual award and a nomination may not be made for a group.

How to nominate
➤Nominators should submit the following to CLA:
➤A brief description of what the nominee has done to demonstrate passion, excellence, and dedication on behalf of literacy. (Not to exceed 300 words.)
➤Information about the nominee's library background and what the nominee's outstanding qualities are. E.g., how long has s/he worked in libraries and what has been the nature of that work? (Not to exceed 150 words.)
➤Anything else the committee should know about the nominee. (Not to exceed 150 words.)

The California Center for the Book is a recipient of a local Library of Congress Literacy Award for use in supporting state literacy initiatives. Through the generosity of David M. Rubenstein, the Library of Congress Literacy Awards program furthers the Library's mission by honoring organizations that have made outstanding contributions to increasing literacy in the United States or abroad. The awards also encourage the continuing development of innovative methods for promoting literacy and the wide dissemination of the most effective practices. They are intended to draw public attention to the importance of literacy, and the need to promote literacy and encourage reading.

Past Winners:
2017: Ned Branch, Blanchard Community Library
2016: Heather Pizzuto, Carlsbad City Library
2015: Jayanti Addleman, Monterey County Free Libraries
2014: Natasha Casteel, City Librarian, Roseville Public Library
2013: Patricia Noa, Regional Services Manager, Orange County Public Library
2012: Christy Aguirre, Sacramento Public Library
2011: Patricia Lorenzo, Santa Clara County Library District
2010: Anne Cain, Contra Costa County Library
2009: Derek Wolfgram, Santa Clara County Library
2008: Jean Hofacket, Alameda County Library
2007: Carol Starr, Marin County Free Library
2006: John M. Adams, Orange County Public Library
2005: Sofia Bellos, Oxnard Public Library
2004: Leslie McGinnis Rodd, Oakland Public Library
2003: Chuck Aston, Redwood City Public Library