1. State Library of North Carolina Project Compass: Libraries lead the workforce for the 21 st Century Presented by Linda Bruno www.LindasWorkshops.com Oregon State Library Part 2 of 3

2. 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:

3. To review: 21 st 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

4. To review: Shifting nature of the workforce It’s a “globally interconnected information economy.”

5. 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. 21 st Century Skills 5 To review – 5 elements to each topic pathway:

6. 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 6 To review:

7. Small Business & Entrepreneurs Pathway – EXAMPLE TO SHOW THE “FLOW” Guiding question Resources for each action Remember to integrate other approaches 7 To review – the “flow”

8. Yes but need more Remember that these actions are inter- connected with all the other approaches 8 Small Business & Entrepreneurs Pathway – EXAMPLE TO SHOW THE “FLOW”

9. Topic Pathways Core Services Core Services Job Seekers Job Seekers Small Business Small Business Personal Finance Personal Finance 9 To review – 4 topic pathways:  (pages 25-30 of your handouts)

10. 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. 21 st Century Skills 10 To review – 5 elements to each topic pathway: (pages 25-30 of your handouts)

11. State Library of North Carolina URLs Reference List ~ for your information Oregon State Library (pages 31-32 of your handouts)

12. Action Plan Action Plan 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 12 Begin thinking about your …

13. Y OU What will Y OU 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

14. 14 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

15. Y OU What will Y OU do? Here are a few ideas to get you started… 15 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! ”

16. Y OU What will Y OU do? Here are a few ideas to get you started… 16 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.

17. Y OU What will Y OU do? Here are a few ideas to get you started… 17 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.

18. Y OU What will Y OU do? Here are a few ideas to get you started… 18 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.

19. Y OU What will Y OU do? How will you know you have succeeded? Be sure your goals are S M A R T S pecific M easurable A ttainable/Action-oriented R ealistic and Relevant T ime-bound 19

20. State Library of North Carolina Workforce Resources on WebJunction Oregon State Library To review:

21. WebJunction.org 21 To review:

22. webjunction.org/workforce-resources See the Member Center for additional information on setting up an account and contributing to discussions and documents. 22 To review:

23. Pathway to Personal Financial Skills State Library of North Carolina 23 Oregon State Library To review:

24. 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 To review:

25. Growing Workforce Resources National community continues to contribute to: Resources Templates Questions/Answers Webinars Twitter #libs4jobs No contribution or question is too small…all are welcome! State Library of North Carolina Oregon State Library To review:

26. Twitter hashtag #libs4jobs You can tweet to this hashtag! 26 To review:

27. Stay Involved State Library of North Carolina On WebJunction webjunction.org/workforce-resources Crossroads (monthly newsletter) webjunction.org/crossroads Events webjunction.org/events/webinars Questions? info@webjunction.org Oregon State Library To review:

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