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May Webinars from WebJunction

Workforce Literacy: Supporting Job Seekers in Your Community

Wednesday, May 6, 2015 ♦ 2 pm Eastern / 11 am Pacific ♦ 60 min

Registration: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/workforce-literacy-supporting-job-seekers.html

As job seekers of all kinds continue to come to the library for resources and support, libraries continue to find new ways to respond to this essential community need. Workforce literacy impacts a variety of patrons, including ex-offenders reentering the workforce, small businesses looking to grow, young first time job seekers, military personnel and veterans, and older adults seeking new skills to stay in the workforce. Work SC brings a comprehensive, yet accessible, set of tools to South Carolina residents through the State Library, and Jason played no small part in making it happen. Find out how your library, large or small, can adapt these service models and partnerships to provide the resources and support your local community needs to thrive in today’s workforce.

Presented by: Jason Broughton, Outreach Coordinator, South Carolina State Library, and 2015 Library Journal Mover & Shaker

Can’t attend the live session? Don’t worry. All webinars are archived and included in the WebJunction course catalog so you can watch when your schedule permits and receive a certificate of attendance.

Beyond Book Groups: Fun Library Programs for Adult Readers

Wednesday, May 27, 2015 ♦ 2 pm Eastern / 11 am Pacific ♦ 60 min

Registration: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/beyond-book-groups.html

Think outside the book group! Libraries are re-engaging with adult readers and sharing books with them in innovative new ways and in unconventional places. From pop-up programming on planes, trains and ferries, to Books on Tap, a literary sport over local brews, jump into the programming sandbox to explore creative ideas for reaching new adult audiences and delighting the bibliophiles in your own community.

Presented by: Audrey Barbakoff, Adult Services Manager, Kitsap Regional Library (WA), and 2013 Library Journal Mover & Shaker

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Shannon D. White

Library of Michigan

702 West Kalamazoo, P.O. Box 30007, Lansing, MI 48909-7507

Ph: 517-373-9489; Fax: 517-373-5700

Toll free: 877-479-0021

whites29@michigan.gov

http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan

Each April, Michigan celebrates the Month of the Young Child. Go to www.miaeyc.org to learn more.