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Archives for February 2019

Celebrating the Best Literature for Kids

The Oscars, the Emmys, the Tonys, the Grammys…these are world famous award ceremonies viewed by millions. But have you ever heard of the ALA Youth Media Awards?

The American Library Association Youth Media Awards, including the Caldecott, Newbery, Coretta Scott King, and Printz Awards, represent the best literature and media for youth. They are selected by committees composed of librarians and other literature and media experts. Let’s take a look at the 2019 winners. [Read more…] about Celebrating the Best Literature for Kids

Diverse Books: Seeing Yourself in Literature

Do you remember the first time you started a new book and encountered a character who looked just like you? It can be a magical experience to read about someone who has hair or eyes or freckles like yours going on wonderful, thrilling adventures. For many of us, it’s an experience that’s easy to take for granted. But unfortunately, it’s an experience that not everyone gets to have.

Fortunately, literature for children and young adults has made great strides in diversifying the stories that are told, but we have a long way to go until everyone’s experiences and identities are reflected in the books available to them. Until we get there, check out these books: they might show you someone who looks just like you, or someone you’ve never met before. [Read more…] about Diverse Books: Seeing Yourself in Literature

Get Help Writing Your Resume

Ready to apply for a job, but need help putting your resume together? We can help with these resources that include live online help and video courses.

Get Live Resume Help from the Experts at Brainfuse

Explore resume examples, use tried-and-tested resume templates, and create a draft of your resume. Share your draft with a writing expert and receive an edited resume within 24 hours. Have questions while working on your resume? Get live resume help from an online writing instructor.

How: visit our e-Library and select Brainfuse. Then select Adult Learners and Write a Winning Resume.

Explore the Great Resumes Course on LearningExpress

Craft a winning resume by following each step of the resume-creation process in this online tutorial. Learn which resume format to use and which keywords to use in your document.

How: visit our e-Library and select LearningExpress. Then select Career Preparation, Job Search and Workplace Skills, and Create Great Resumes and Cover Letters.

Turn to Lynda.com for Help

With thousands of video courses, some as short as 3 minutes, Lynda.com can give you the help you need to write a resume that stands out from the crowd. Highlights include video courses on writing your resume, tips on resume makeovers, and information on using the Resume Assistant in Office 365 Word.

How: visit our e-Library and select Lynda.com. Search for resume in the search box at the top of the site.

Don’t Forget Your Cover Letter!

Learn what makes an effective cover letter and what information you should include. View sample cover letters and discover the format that will work best for you with this online tutorial from LearningExpress.

How: visit our e-Library and select LearningExpress. Then select Career Preparation, Job Search and Workplace Skills, and Create Great Resumes and Cover Letters.

You can also visit our e-Library and select Lynda.com. Search for cover letter in the search box at the top of the site.

Search Our Catalog

No matter which reading format you prefer, we have books to help you with your resume writing task. Search our catalog for resume and writing a resume to get started.

Use Your Library Card

You’ll need a library card to use these resources. If you don’t have a library card, visit your library to get one or apply online for an e-Card that gives you access to our online resources, including Brainfuse, LearningExpress, and Lynda.com.

Podcasts for Preschoolers

Looking for a compromise between the Frozen soundtrack and NPR (or Naptime Public Radio as the kids call it these days*)? Well look no further.

With more ways to access podcasts than ever before (I’m looking at you Pandora), engaging children in oral storytelling is easy-peasy lemon-squeezy these days. Whether your podcast agenda is audio learning, mindful moments, or just plain entertainment, we have a suggestion for you.

Move over Elsa, we’re letting it go with captivating podcasts you AND your preschooler will enjoy. [Read more…] about Podcasts for Preschoolers