ALL Access One Pager ALA
- 1. Two-year, $500K National Leadership Grant from Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) began in November 2013 Pilots programming at Providence Public Library and Cranston Public Library, two large urban libraries Anticipates and aligns with new Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) legislation that recognizes potential for libraries in workforce and education systems Engages partners from across the workforce system, public libraries, adult education, technology access, and digital literacy Targets the needs of underserved populations: adults with disabilities, low literacy, low digital literacy, and/or low English literacy Utilizes and supports the RI Resource Hub Offers informal learning; assistive technology resources, support and training; and technology appointments Leveraging libraries to innovate and integrate adult education and workforce services Karisa Tashjian, Program Lead, ktashjian@provlib.org, (401) 455-8185 Helping adults achieve their learning goals in an informal teacher- and technology- assisted environment Offering one-to- one technology appointments to library patrons Supporting patrons with access to assistive technology and training library staff Current Pilots Contact: Partners: Twitter and Facebook: ALLAccessRI Website: AllAccessRI.orgLatest News: Personalized service helping with career exploration, resume writing, job search, and interview skills Proctoring Digital Literacy Assessments in 8 skill areas from Basic Computer Skills, to Excel Flexibly- designed club for library patrons to learn more about their iPad or iPhone features