In the January 28 webinar,
Libraries and Workforce Recovery, presenter Raye Oldham asked attendees to post to chat their library's responses to patron and staff needs. Here's what folks said...now it's your turn say how
your library is responding!
We try to be flexible with parttime staff as far as working hours, child care, sick days...
We always try to extend time periods on our PC Res software for those patrons that need to type a resume, term paper, finish an application, etc. because we know that these types of items take longer than just doing general internet searches.
Providing computer classes for library patrons and extended time on computers to complete job search.
We have a resume volunteer who helps with resume critiques, and online job searching, and attaching resumes in an email to send. Also, computer classes.
we have a computer corner restricted to job searchers
Job Help Computer Classes and Drop-In Help at more than 10 of our 27 branches in Pima County Public Library system. Each for 4-8 hours per week.
Honestly our library is linking to NC's toolkit already. Our reference librarian heard about this at ASCL (I think). In Gatlinburg, TN.
Provide library classes and individual help when possible for patrons
We also offer several basic computer skills classes.
no staff, no budget, could only create a webpage for "job seekers" with online tutorials for computer skills, job sites, how to write a resume, interview tips. All things mentioned, so feeling good about what we offer for resources! Just wish we could be more hands-on.
Job Searchers Toolkit workshop for staff, Tutor.com Free Resume Writing webinar offered to community
basic computer classes weekly & staff assisting with job applications when possible
partnered with community experts to provide 39 weekly programs in 2009. Career coaches, placement firms, social service agencies, more. Over 2000 attended in 2009. Also added 3 weekly networking groups, and podcasts of all the presenters available through our website.
We offer job search classes.
Evanston Public Library is hosting workshops that are being presented by the Illinois Department of Employment Security. We also have a support group for workers returning to the workforce after a long absence (aimed primarily at women). We offer one-on-one career counseling with a career counselor from Jewish Vocational Service.
We have partnered with the local Chamber and have local business coming in to tell patron in our job club what they look for on resumes and in interviews? Also, what types of jobs they have available.
We also provide access to social service info.
We provide job lists from the local branch of our State Empolyment Agency, including their special jobs brochure; we provide lists of major employrs in the area, and we have various computer skills classes.
Workshop for all staff on application process EDD uses - walked us all through the forms
partnered with local village govt for a computer grant to replace ancient hardware/software for both patrons and staff (still waiting)
Staffed a desk specifically for job searchers with specially trained librarians. Found local human resources professionals willing to donate their time to do appointment based resume review sessions
patrons with very little computer skills are challenged with job searching online...
We offer resume writing classes and beginner, intermediate, expert, computer classes
Staffed a desk specifically for job searchers with specially trained librarians. Found local human resources professionals willing to donate their time to do appointment based resume review sessions
We are taking one on one appointments for help with our librarians. They can help with e gov forms, unemployment, social services, and immigration.
basic classes, especially email so they can fill out applications
We partner with job coaches that use the computer labs to help people with resumes/job searches
job seekers with little or no computer skills have much difficulty job searching these days. They must learn so many new skills!
We have a job desk displays brochures and materials for job searching and that is staffed by a reference librarian 3 hours per day.
We are starting a class that covers the basics of online job searching.
It is kind of hard to believe that there are still lots of people that don't even know how to type!
We offer free computer classes covering bassic skills, use of Internet and email, as well as job resource computer classes that cover resume templates, and fundamental technology skills such as website navigating, creating an email account, and uploading resumes.
We also try to offer online resources and have through the generosity Workforce Services of Will County WinWay resume software. It's the same application they use at their locations, and will be very useful (and familiar) at our library.
We have offered free computer classes for several years. But noticed that we needed more of the basic computer classes and especially at our main branch. So we began offering the basic computer classes more often.
We have also partnered with our local commuinity college WorkForce Services
The Hennepin County Library Home Page www.hclib.org has a link to a Jobs & Careers page with links to websites with tips on job seeking, creating resumes and cover letters, practice interview questions.
We host the Tutor.com resume workshop webinars.
does anyone have a "how to set up an email account" handout or tutorial that they developed so that they're not repeating one-on-one instruction? how did you decide which email client to suggest?
We subscribe to JobNow. So far it is used rarely. Would love to have a demo of it, but don't have a hands on environment for the patrons to test as I demo it.
See Fairfield Public Library's podcasts of programming for job seekers here: http://www.fairfieldpubliclibrary.org/podcasts-jobs2009.htm and our Jobs 2010 brochure: http://www.fairfieldpubliclibrary.org/jobs2010.pdf
Forsyth Co (NC) has not tried to get WIA funding; however, many of our speakers that present our Survive & Thrive program workshops are funded with WIA funds. So we benefit indirectly.
Canal Fulton (OH)Public Library uses laptops and our IT Manager to teach 12-19 classes a month. The laptops were purchased with a grant from the Stark Community Foundation
Assist students one-on-one with resumes and cover letters. We also have a career services office which displays available jobs in the area and examples of resumes/cover letters.
