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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Please excuse multiple postings…<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">The State Library of Ohio is pleased to announce the ten libraries* in Ohio that were recently selected to receive funding from
<i><a href="http://www.ala.org/pla/initiatives/google">Libraries Lead with Digital Skills</a></i>, an initiative of the American Library Association and Public Library Association, sponsored by Grow with Google. The goal of the initiative is to ensure that
public libraries across the nation receive ongoing access to free tools and resources to help everyone across America grow their skills, careers and businesses.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Ohio’s recently awarded libraries integrate
<u><a href="https://grow.google/">Grow with Google</a></u> programs into events or ongoing workshops to address the needs of their communities, including:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Cuyahoga Falls Library</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">One-day event focused on job seekers, including a LinkedIn workshop and an overview of resources for enhancing job skills through Google’s
Applied Digital Skills materials.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Grafton-Midview Public Library (GMPL)</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">GMPL will offer four once-weekly, two-hour programs highlighting Grow with Google’s job search toolsets. The program will be half spent on
exploring these tools, and the second half will focus on hands-on practice.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Jackson City Library (JCL)</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">JCL will focus on providing new job search tools to community members in the 45-65 age bracket, teaching computer and resume skills and providing
one-on-one tutoring sessions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Lee Road Branch, Cleveland Heights-University Heights Libraries</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">This program will help individuals search for job opportunities, explore career sites, write a resume, submit applications, and practice interviewing.
This 4-8-hour course will be offered as a 4-part series.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Licking County Library</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Day one of the program will introduce Google Drive and Google Docs and will be a blended-learning workshop with up to 32 participants viewing
the “Creating a Resume in Google Docs” videos and creating their own resume. Day two will focus first on Applied Digital Skills/Using Google to Get a New Job/Lesson 5 “Crafting Your Resume,” then continuing with “Job Search Techniques Using Google,” as well
as local resources, such as partner Ohio Means Jobs.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Lorain Public Library System</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">The library will plan and host a one-day workshop for adult and new adult job seekers designed to teach and develop both the digital and practical
skills needed to successfully navigate an online job search, including sessions on the following subjects: online resume writing and applications, online job seeking platforms, utilizing social media platforms to boost your online presence and appeal to hiring
managers, and interview skills, tips and practice.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">MidPointe Library System (MLS)</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">MLS will use a variety of Applied Digital Skills workshops to walk users through the job search process, from creating a resume to giving an
interview. The workshops will happen in conjunction with Ohio’s state employment agency, Ohio Means Jobs.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Rocky River Public Library (RRPL)</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">RRPL currently provides users with one-on-one sessions re: job searches and are seeking to use the funds to expand this service to more users,
as well as to introduce one-on-one interview assistance.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Wellsville Carnegie Public Library</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">The goal is to become a one-stop shop in the community by offering programming that will give patrons the tools and education they need to
succeed. The target audience is people in the community that might not know where to begin with a job search or that don’t have access to personal computers outside of the library.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Westerville Public Library</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">The target audience would be adult learners: job-seekers, business owners, skill-builders, and life-long learners. Programs will introduce
Google products and programs and share how they can utilize them in their everyday lives and for their specific needs.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">“We’re thrilled that Ohio libraries are participating in the
<i>Libraries Lead with Digital Skills</i> initiative,” said State Librarian Beverly Cain. “Many libraries already serve job seekers and entrepreneurs. This funding will be a boost for their programs to build specific skills.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">The $1,000 grants can be used by libraries to continue or expand services and programs related to workforce development. In addition to the funding, awardees will receive
marketing support, technical guidance, advocacy tools and a community of practice with the goal of drawing attention to the services libraries provide.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">“The concrete skills people gain through these programs can transform them for a lifetime,” Beverly Cain said. “Ohioans can come into the library barely knowing how
to do an internet search and leave with the skills to find and apply for a job online. New business owners with no online presence will leave with a public listing.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">“Public libraries are constantly innovating new ways to address the challenges of building skills for their community’s workforce,” said Leighann Wood, Program Manager
at the Public Library Association. “<i>Libraries Lead with Digital Skills</i> will enable more libraries to meet those challenges with resources and a plan to move forward. It’s not only about enhancing programs at select libraries. These awards in Ohio will
result in case studies for libraries and library advocates around the nation to draw upon as they build economically successful communities.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">“Libraries are pivotal leaders in providing digital skills programs in the community,” said Nicky Rigg, program manager for digital skills outreach at Google. “We are
excited to learn from libraries across the country and shine a spotlight on how important their services are to job seekers and small businesses.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Grow with Google is an initiative to help create economic opportunities for all Americans. In 2019, Grow With Google
<u><a href="https://www.blog.google/outreach-initiatives/grow-with-google/grow-google-coming-library-near-you/" target="_blank">made a commitment</a></u> to deliver free, in-person workshops for job seekers, small businesses, and library staff in all 50 states.
As the tour progresses to each state, applications will open for libraries seeking
<i>Libraries Lead with Digital Skills</i> funding. For tour dates, application deadlines and lists of each state’s awardees, visit
<u><a href="http://www.ala.org/pla/initiatives/google" target="_blank">ala.org/pla/initiatives/google</a></u>. Follow the conversation at #Libraries Lead and #GrowWithGoogle @LibraryPolicy and @PLALibrary.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">*Libraries Lead with Digital Skills Recipients in Ohio<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#002E62">Marsha McDevitt-Stredney, Ph.D.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#002E62">Public Information Officer<br>
Director, Marketing & Communications<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#002E62">Columbus, OH 43201<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#002E62">Tel: 614-644-6875<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><a href="http://library.ohio.gov/"><span style="color:blue">library.ohio.gov</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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