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By keith on March 18, 2013
“Two Read Santa Clara Staff are at the hub of the adult literacy program. They are the first people that prospective learners and tutors meet when attending their respective orientations. They match learners with tutors. They assess each learner’s literacy level and ask each learner to identify his or her literacy goals, sharing that info confidentially with the matched tutor. They work diligently behind the scenes to make sure all the tutor and learner resources previously mentioned are in place. And they are available by phone, e-mail or in person at the Mission Branch library to answer tutor questions and provide suggestions and advice. Super-supportive, super-knowledgeable, and super-friendly – the Read Santa Clara staff, and in fact the entire library staff, are ready to help you be the best tutor you can be.” — Pam Leitterman, volunteer tutor
If you’d like to be a Santa Clara adult literacy tutor, get more information from here at the Santa Clara City Library website.
Posted in Adults, Literacy, Read Santa Clara, Volunteer
By keith on March 15, 2013
“In addition to the handbook and notebook supplied with the Tutor Training, the Read Santa Clara staff and Santa Clara libraries also provide many other resources. For example, each library features an Adult New Reader section which includes a selection of books, some with audio supplements, as well simplified newspapers with worksheets. The Read Santa Clara staff also has an excellent selection of reading, writing, and phonics workbooks for learners to use. Laptop and online resources are also available.
Space to work with your learner is available during regular library hours at both libraries. One of the larger rooms at the Mission Branch is completely devoted to Read Santa Clara activities during library hours. At the Central Branch, tutors can reserve study room space up to 4 weeks in advance.
You’ll be well equipped and supported if you choose to become a Read Santa Clara literacy tutor.” –Pam Leitterman, volunteer tutor
If you’d like to be a Santa Clara adult literacy tutor, get more information from here at the Santa Clara City Library website.
Posted in Adults, Literacy, Read Santa Clara, Volunteer
By keith on March 12, 2013
“As a volunteer tutor, you let the Read Santa Clara staff know what days and times you are available to meet. You are only matched with learners who can meet at one of the times you have available. Have a vacation coming up or need to be out town during one of your regularly scheduled meeting times? No problem…just work it out in advance with your learner.” — Pam Leitterman, volunteer tutor
If you’d like to be a Santa Clara adult literacy tutor, get more information from here at the Santa Clara City Library website.
Posted in Adults, Literacy, Read Santa Clara, Volunteer
By keith on March 12, 2013
Teens will be completing a couple of different library scavenger hunts for Teen Tech Week. The deadline to finish is 3/16. Finishers will be entered into a drawing for a $25.00 iTunes gift card. The object of these scavenger hunts is to get the answers using the Library’s electronic resources, so please do NOT help them with their questions.
For more information on the scavenger hunt, click here. One scavenger hunt is made up entirely of QR codes. The Santa Clara Library Foundation and Friends is funding this program.
Posted in Central Park Library, Give-aways, Teens
By keith on March 12, 2013
What do these great magazines like Consumer Reports, Newsweek, and Cosmo have in common? They’re all now freely available on your computer or mobile device through the library’s electronic collection.
These free digital copies can be accessed via Zinio Online Magazines. There are a couple of steps to the registration process, but once complete you are welcome to browse and read any of the magazines in the library’s electronic collection. Basic instructions on how to register can be found at:
http://library.santaclaraca.gov/index.aspx?page=2409
This access to Zinio Online Magazines is available to library users thanks in part to a donation from the Michael J. Kirsch Foundation to the Santa Clara City Library Foundation & Friends.
Posted in Adults, Children's, Library Programs, Literacy, Teens
By keith on March 9, 2013
“Volunteers who complete the tutor training are asked to commit to meeting with a learner for 2 hours per week for 6 months. At the end of 6 months, you can re-up for another 6 months if you want, or you can take a break for a period of time, or stop. In addition, there is some prep time which will vary depending on your experience and preference as a tutor.” – Pam Lietterman, volunteer tutor
If you’d like to be a Santa Clara adult literacy tutor, get more information from here at the Santa Clara City Library website.
Posted in Adults, Literacy, Read Santa Clara, Volunteer
By keith on March 6, 2013
“Read Santa Clara makes sure you’re well prepared to tutor with 10 hours of training BEFORE you’re matched with a learner, followed by a 2.5 hour workshop AFTER you’ve been meeting with your learner for a few sessions. The training is led by active, experienced tutors who know exactly what it is like to get started and follow through with adult literacy learners.
The training includes a mix of lecture, class discussion, small group exercises, and videos. The videos are excerpts of actual tutoring sessions so you can see how some of the suggested techniques actually work. The class materials are immensely practical and well organized in a loose leaf notebook to which you’ll find yourself referring often, both in class and in prepping for your actual tutoring sessions. At the training, each tutor is also provided with a copy of LitStart, an excellent reference book of strategies for adult literacy and ESL tutors. There is a modest price of $20 for the tutor training which covers the cost of training materials.” — Pam Lietterman, volunteer tutor
If you’d like to be a Santa Clara adult literacy tutor, get more information from here at the Santa Clara City Library website.
Posted in Adults, Read Santa Clara, Volunteer
By keith on March 5, 2013
Here’s a shot of the north side library interior, taken from just inside what will be the front door. You can see that the roof and walls are complete, most of the windows and doors installed, but there aren’t yet any interior walls, fixtures, wiring, or flooring. Thanks to John Schlosser for the photo.
Posted in Northside Library
By keith on March 3, 2013
“Orientation provides an overview of Read Santa Clara and describes the role of tutors and other volunteers in the program. You also learn more about the tutor training process. An opportunity to register for the tutor training class or indicate interest in another volunteer position concludes the session, but there’s no hard sell. This is a chance for you to learn and ask questions about the program so you can decide if you want to pursue it further. No need to pre-register — attend an orientation on the date of your choice.” — Pam Lietterman, volunteer tutor
If you’d like to be a Santa Clara adult literacy tutor, get more information from here at the Santa Clara City Library website.
Posted in Adults, Read Santa Clara, Volunteer
By keith on March 1, 2013
You can expect another fantastic summer reading program in 2013 thanks to KeyPoint Credit Union! Their support provides for reading adventures for kids, teens, and families all summer long. An estimated 55,000 books will be read this summer by kids and teens participating in the KeyPoint Credit Union Summer Reading Program. Many thanks to KeyPoint for this kind gift to the community!
Posted in Children's, Grants, Summer Reading, Teens