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State Library of North Carolina
Project Compass: Libraries lead the workforce for the 21st Century
Presented by Linda Brunowww.LindasWorkshops.com
Oregon State Library
Part 2 of 3
Project Compass is funded by a grant from The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
IMLS is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. The Institute's mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people to information and ideas.
State Library of North Carolina Oregon State Library
To review:
To review: 21st century skills for the workforce
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Communication &
Collaboration Technology Literacy,
Media Literacy Flexibility &
Adaptability
Social & Cross-cultural Skills
Creative Thinking &
Innovation Productivity &
Accountability Teamwork Global Awareness
Discovery & Assessment
Collections
Training & Programming
Collaboration
Communication
Topic Pathway
Understand the top needs of your community in order to develop the appropriate workforce recovery response.
Provide a collection of resources and create or direct patrons to bibliographies and pathfinders that can help the economically impacted.
Offer face-to-face or online programs and training that connect patrons to new ideas, skills, and opportunities that can improve their economic situation.
Build relationships and collaborate with community-based agencies to provide workforce recovery programs and services.
Promote and communicate the value of workforce recovery programs and services offered through your library.
21st Century Skills
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To review – 5 elements to each topic pathway:
Topic Pathway
is a checklist of actions
that allows you to see
what you have already accomplished
and what you would like to focus on next
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To review:
Small Business & Entrepreneurs Pathway – EXAMPLE TO SHOW THE “FLOW”
Guiding question
Resources for each action
Remember to integrate other
approaches
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To review – the “flow”
Yes but
need more
Remember that these actions are inter-
connected with all the other approaches
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Small Business & Entrepreneurs Pathway – EXAMPLE TO SHOW THE “FLOW”
Topic Pathways
Core Services
Job Seekers
Small Business
Personal Finance
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To review – 4 topic pathways:
P(pages 25-30 of your handouts)
Discovery & Assessment
Collections
Training & Programming
Collaboration
Communication
Job Seekers
Understand the top needs of your community in order to develop the appropriate workforce recovery response.
Provide a collection of resources and create or direct patrons to bibliographies and pathfinders that can help the economically impacted.
Offer face-to-face or online programs and training that connect patrons to new ideas, skills, and opportunities that can improve their economic situation.
Build relationships and collaborate with community-based agencies to provide workforce recovery programs and services.
Promote and communicate the value of workforce recovery programs and services offered through your library.
21st Century Skills
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To review – 5 elements to each topic pathway:
(pages 25-30 of your handouts)
State Library of North Carolina
URLs Reference List ~ for your information
Oregon State Library
(pages 31-32 of your handouts)
ActionPlan
See where there are plenty of checkmarks
Select circled areas for focused actions
Identify strategies, tools, partners, communication plans, etc.
and have a better idea of what success looks like
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Begin thinking about your …
What will YOU do? Where are you now with Jobseekers?
What is your goal? Discovery/Assessment Collections Training & Programming Collaboration Communication
Who is your audience?
What are your next steps/resources?
Who’s responsible?
By when?13
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How do you begin?
You can…
• use the worksheet on pages 49 & 50
• use a checklist
• “mind-map” on a blank sheet of paper
• whatever will help you take the next step
What will YOU do?
Here are a few ideas to get you started…
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•Set up computers specifically for job search – hang an updated weekly job listing from Workforce next to those computers. Do not require a sign-in or a time limit.
•Collaborate with Workforce to come to the library and offer workshops.
•Hang a bright sign around the jobseekers’ computers: “Are you networking? Ask me how!”
What will YOU do?
Here are a few ideas to get you started…
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•Ask Friends to purchase thumb drives for job seekers.
•Don’t forget the “personal touch.” People need to know we care.
•Conduct step-by-step computer training.
•Create a “resume advice kit.”
•Make sure Wi-Fi is “on” 24/7 so that patrons can access it from the parking lot on weekends or after hours.
What will YOU do?
Here are a few ideas to get you started…
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•Look for partners in the community who could offer workshops/sessions on coping with the news of losing your job, dealing with the stress of being unemployed, etc.
•Develop a Community Partner Program and train others to be “certified” in helping to complete applications, resumes, etc.
•Invite HR personnel from companies to come in to do training on job skills.
What will YOU do?
Here are a few ideas to get you started…
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• Use eye-catching titles in advertisements for job seeker programs.
• Start a job club or connect patrons to career support groups.
• Teach job interviewing in English to bilingual job seekers.
What will YOU do?
How will you know you have succeeded?
Be sure your goals are S M A R T
Specific
Measurable
Attainable/Action-oriented
Realistic and Relevant
Time-bound
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webjunction.org/workforce-resources
See the Member Center for additional information on setting up an account and contributing to discussions and documents.
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To review:
Pathway to Personal Financial Skills
State Library of North Carolina 23Oregon State Library
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State Library of North Carolina
Project Compass Pathways on WebJunction
Digital version of each pathway on WebJunction with links live to all resources• Core Services• Job Seekers• Small Business and Entrepreneurs• Personal Finance
Oregon State Library
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Growing Workforce Resources
National community continues to contribute to:• Resources• Templates• Questions/Answers• Webinars• Twitter #libs4jobsNo contribution or question is too small…all are
welcome!
State Library of North Carolina Oregon State Library
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Stay Involved
State Library of North Carolina
On WebJunctionwebjunction.org/workforce-resources
Crossroads (monthly newsletter)webjunction.org/crossroads
Eventswebjunction.org/events/webinarsQuestions?
[email protected] State Library
To review: