Online/Virtual Event
Wednesday, July 21st 2021 from 4:00pm
to 5:00pm
See a recording of this webinar here.
Current economic trends finally favor workers. Businesses are hiring again and benefits are ending. Meanwhile, the digital divide is still an issue we have to contend with, and many of the patrons we work with need us more than ever.
Libraries are uniquely positioned to provide essential services to those who are looking for work. We’ve got the skills, the resources, and the ideals to truly help our communities. During this time of compassion fatigue, this workshop series presents a call for empathetic job and career services for those who need it most. We work through the current state of library-based career services, share specific advice for providing career services across the digital divide, and discuss how library staff can assist patrons with their job searches while keeping their mental health in mind.
Led by Shauna Edson, Technology and Digital Equity Manager at Salt Lake City Public Library, part two of this series covers:
- Specific advice to help patrons who only have access to phones and tablets work up their job materials
- Specific advice about formatting resumes and cover letters on tablets or iPhones
- Tech workarounds and shortcuts skill sharing