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A Year With Project Compass
This 18-page report summarizes the key activities, accomplishments and learning from the one-year IMLS grant-funded project to support libraries providing direction in tough times.
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Arizona Job Help at Your Library
Overview of Arizona's application for BTOP stimulus grant fundings (Round 2) and narrated slideshow on workforce recovery efforts in Arizona.
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Arkansas Libraries: Working to RAISE Employment
Description of ASL's new program, Resource Assistance in Seeking Employment (RAISE), and overview of other state e-resources for job seekers and small businesses
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California's Workforce Recovery Efforts
Overview of grant-funded 2010-11 Literacy and Workforce Development Initiative
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Colorado Libraries Providing Direction in Tough Times
Overview of a number of programs happening in Colorado, including "E-Train," job search and small business help, and advocacy with "economic gardening"
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Colorado: State and Local Libraries Providing Direction in Tough Times
Overview of BTOP grant, economic gardening, building awareness of library services, partnerships, and resources for job seekers
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Community Outreach through Technology (OK)
Oklahoma libraries may benefit from BTOP proposal for better broadband access and computer hubs.
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Compass Summit FAQ
Answers to frequently asked questions about the summits.
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Compass Survey Summary
Project Compass collected responses from 51 states to form this summary profile of the current state of patron workforce recovery needs and library responses to those needs.
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Connecticut Training and Resource Support for Libraries
Efforts by the Connecticut State Library to assist libraries coping with high unemployment through a resources website and staff training programs.
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Delaware's Community Resource Exchange Program
In 2008, Delaware Libraries facilitated an open house to bring libraries, non-profits and other social service agencies together in response to the down-turning economy.
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Fast Forward New Mexico: Connecting You to a World of Opportunities
Described application of BTOP funds to provide in-person and self-paced training, plus train-the-trainer program
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Florida Libraries Collaborating with One-Stop Career Centers
Summary of project to help patrons use e-government resources to find and apply for jobs.
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Georgia’s Workforce Recovery Efforts: State and Local
Describes libraries involvement in GA's Work Ready initiative, a partnership between state government and state chamber of commerce to improve the job training and marketability of Georgia’s workforce.
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Hard Times in Washington Libraries
How Washington libraries have responded to needs when usage is up and budgets are down.
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Helping Iowa Libraries Help Job Seekers
Describes the state library's partnership with Iowa Workforce Development agency, "Recession Relief" webinar, and future plans
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Helping Rhode Islanders Get Back to Work
In a small state, The Office of Library & Information Services forms partnerships to provide relief from crises, both the economy and the flooding.
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Illinois State Library and the Digital Divide
How Illinois libraries are working to address the digital divide that separates the technology "haves" from the "have nots"
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IMLS Grant Will Help Libraries Help the Unemployed
WebJunction partners with State Library of North Carolina on a one-year initiative to gather and share best practices for services and programs to the unemployed.
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IMLS grant will sustain effort to help libraries assist the unemployed
WebJunction and the State Library of North Carolina continue to work together to help public libraries meet the needs of the unemployed.
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