Category Archives: Workforce Development/Job Assistance

Maryland’s iSchool to Launch Survey and Online Community for School District Library Supervisors

Posted on September 17, 2012 by koconnell

By Jeffrey DiScala, PhD Candidate College of Information Studies, University of Maryland We are excited to share the latest news about our research concerning school library supervisors at the district level. In July 2011, a research team at the University of … Continue reading →

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Eureka! Job Fair in Georgetown County, SC, a Big Success

Posted on August 15, 2012 by koconnell

By Dwight McInvaill Director of the Georgetown County Library of South Carolina Eureka moments are good ones, aren’t they? In a flash, an idea leaps a gap, becomes a reality, and helps to solve problems! Imagining and then hosting our … Continue reading →

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One Good Thing Leads to Another: Santa Ana Public Library Builds on IMLS Grant

Posted on August 10, 2012 by koconnell

By Heather Folmar, Library Services Manager Santa Ana Public Library The excitement generated by the decision of IMLS to award a Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Grant to the Santa Ana Public Library was enormous. We began to look for ways … Continue reading →

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Ready for Back-to-School? Begin the Year as a Connected Educator!

Posted on August 9, 2012 by admin

Libraries and museums have long had a part to play in learning in the digital age. IMLS-supported institutions and organizations play a crucial role in the educational ecosystem within their communities and within a larger national context of formal and … Continue reading →

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Public Libraries, American Job Centers, and Digital Literacy

Posted on July 18, 2012 by koconnell

Together America’s public libraries and American Job Centers are teaching digital skills that are essential for job searches and more. By Susan Hildreth Director, IMLS Earlier this week, I joined U.S. Labor Secretary Hilda Solis, FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski, and … Continue reading →

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