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

To review: Shifting nature of the workforce

It’s a “globally interconnected information economy.”

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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State Library of North Carolina

Workforce Resources on WebJunction

Oregon State Library

To review:

WebJunction.org

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To review:

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

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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

To review:

Twitter hashtag #libs4jobs

You can tweet to this hashtag!

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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?

info@webjunction.orgOregon State Library

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Thanks for being here – have a great evening –and thanks for helping !