1. Lifelong Learning and the Role of the Public Library
Lifelong Learning and the Role of the Public Library
15th Annual Library Leadership Institute: Libraries at the Crossroads
Bangkok, Thailand
John F. Szabo
City Librarian
May 15, 2017

2. Lifelong Learning Becoming an active learning institution…
Lifelong Learning
Becoming an active learning institution…
Online courses (including Lynda.com)
Podcasts of public programs
Digital collections
Career Online High School
Adult Literacy Centers
Live online homework help for students
Self-e
Exhibitions and Cultural Programs

3. Career Online High School
Career Online High School
An accredited online high school diploma and career certificate
No cost to students
Scholarships
Graduation in as early as 6 months

4. COHS Components Self-Assessment Pre-requisite course Academic coach
COHS Components
Self-Assessment
Pre-requisite course
Academic coach
Instruction
Graduation 4

6. 21 Literacy Centers
773 Adult Literacy Program Volunteers
1,375 students currently enrolled

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Books for Babies 10

12. Self- E is an e-book service offered to residents in the City of L. A
Self- E is an e-book service offered to residents in the City of L. A. in partnership with the Library Journal. 
SELF-e gives self published authors an opportunity to submit their e-book for circulation at LAPL.
192 titles have been uploaded to the Self-e platform to date.

13. Examples of MOOCs in Public Libraries
Examples of MOOCs in Public Libraries
MOOC users/audiences taking courses together in a public library
New York Public Library / Coursera -- facilitators
Professional development for staff
Support role for academic MOOCs with collections, technical assistance
Public library as MOOC developer and provider
The public library is the natural place to start this partnership. Immigrants, citizenship and public libraries have been a potent combination since the 19th century. Public libraries have been offering citizenship classes, English language classes and literacy classes to new immigrants for more than 100 years and the current partnership with USCIS builds upon the library’s trusted place in the community, a place of learning and growth and information.
The agreement made clear the obligations on both sides. USCIS would provide training to library staff. The training provided staff with the basics of the naturalization process and provided context and the tools that would enable librarians do what they do best – reference and referral.
The development of the Citizenship Resource List was a key element in this partnership. The list not only provided librarians with an easy to use referral list, but it was nothing weapon in the arsenal to fight immigration scam. 13

18. Questions for Discussion
How is your library providing beyond-the-classroom learning experiences?
Where are there opportunities for libraries to be even more engaged in active learning?
How can such learning opportunities further your library’s mission and even serve as an advocacy tool?

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Thank you! 19