[OPLINLIST] Build Your Network - Adult Literacy at the Library Workshop

[marshams at library.ohio.gov]

Do you have questions about adult literacy services at your library? Are you unsure how to assist patrons with literacy needs?  Would you like to engage in discussions about these challenges and more?

Join us on Tuesday, May 5th as we gather library peers to explore the landscape of adult literacy, discover resources to enhance your collection development practices, learn about library literacy models, and see what resources might be available in your community. This workshop will be held at the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library and will include a tour of the library and the Read for Life (Adult Literacy) office.

Presentation topics include:


  *   Read for Life: Learn about this unique Adult Literacy program at the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library. Read for Life Coordinator Kristy Szkudlarek will share the program's history, explain the intake and assessment process, and explain how tutors are carefully recruited and trained to help learners succeed. You'll learn about our core program offerings, including High School Equivalency (HSE), U.S. Citizenship, English as a Second Language, Reading, and Life Skills.

  *   Serving International & Multilingual Learners: In this session, you'll learn practical and respectful ways to serve international and multilingual learners.

  *   Community Connections and Resources: Adult Services Library Consultant Katy Hite will share ideas to help you find literacy connectors in your community, resources for strengthening your offerings for literacy in your library, and more.

This workshop is intended for public library staff interested in adult literacy, and our aim is to host a day of connection, conversation and sharing. We hope to build a network of library staff interested in adult literacy, regardless of library size. We acknowledge that all libraries may have different needs, so we hope to bring interested groups together to learn from each other.

There is no charge to attend this workshop and registration is open now<https://events.library.ohio.gov/event/16619320>. Lunch is on your own. A list of local restaurants will be available.

Optional: Private Open House at the Mazza Museum<https://www.mazzamuseum.org/> from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.
University of Findlay's Mazza Museum celebrates the original art of picture books using education, exhibits, events, and artist visits. A docent will be available in the galleries to answer questions and provide additional insights. Transportation to the museum is on your own and attendance is optional. Please fill out this brief survey so we can give a headcount to the museum<https://forms.microsoft.com/g/BXDtAnghuU>. This opportunity is only available for workshop attendees.

This workshop is a collaboration between the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library, the State Library of Ohio, and NORWELD. It is supported in part by federal Library Services Technology Act (LSTA) funds awarded to the State Library by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through their Grants to States program.

For more information about the workshop contact our Adult Services<https://dx-authoring.myohio.gov/wps/myportal/gov/lib/libraries/library-programs-and-development/adult-services/adult-services> Library Consultant Katy Hite by phone at 614-728-8319 or by email<mailto:khite at library.ohio.gov>.
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Marsha McDevitt-Stredney
Director, Marketing & Communications
State Library of Ohio
274 E. 1st Avenue
Columbus, OH 43201
Tel: 614.644.6875
marshams at library.ohio.gov<mailto:marshams at library.ohio.gov>
library.ohio.gov<https://library.ohio.gov/>

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