IMPROVEMENT OF READING RDNG 0122 Frederic Murray Assistant Professor MLIS, University of British Columbia BA, Political Science, University of Iowa Instructional Services Librarian Al Harris Library
Why University?
“ Why bother to read anymore if you can just probe*?” *Experience the world through virtual reality
Why Read Employment Landscape Low-skilled job seekers “are being turned away at the factory door and increasingly becoming the long-termed unemployed” (Rich 2010, NYT)Rich 2010, NYT
Why Read Arch Coal Inc Drill and Blast Technician Chesapeake Energy Field Worker
Why Read Bama Foods Limited Maintenance Automation Technician Harvest Select Inc. Factory Worker
Why Read Employment Landscape “a talent mismatch between workers’ qualifications and the specific skill sets employers want ”
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