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Libraries and Literacy – Working Together. Marcia Aronson Ottawa Public Library. Pre-2001. Ottawa Public Library (OPL) was a founding member of the Ottawa Community Coalition for Literacy (OCCL) OPL had a permanent seat on the OCCL Board OPL offered tours of the library to adult learners - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Libraries and Literacy – Working Together

Marcia AronsonOttawa Public Library

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Pre-2001

● Ottawa Public Library (OPL) was a founding member of the Ottawa Community Coalition for Literacy (OCCL)

● OPL had a permanent seat on the OCCL Board● OPL offered tours of the library to adult learners● OPL maintained a modest literacy collection● OPL allowed literacy agencies free use of meeting

room space for literacy tutoring

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Post Amalgamation

● OPL Manager began to participate in OCCL projects and committees

● OPL Manager participates in the Selection Committee of the Golden Oak Adult Literacy Book Club and promotes Golden Oak to local literacy agencies

● OPL Manager participates in the planning of Family Literacy Day

● OPL is the lead on City of Ottawa Strategic Initiative Building a Learning and Literate Community (2005-2008)

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Building a Learning and Literate Community

● Objective: develop, support and promote learning and literacy through: service enhancements departmental and community partnerships

● Focus: family literacy, enhancements for people with disabilities, newcomers, and adult learners

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Family Literacy

● Outreach to marginalized communities through the bookmobile

● Extend TD Summer Reading Program to city daycamps and daycares

● Implement Every Child Ready to Read in all OPL storytimes

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Enhancements for People with Disabilities

● Membership in CNIB’s VISUNET Canada Partners Program

● Acquisition of DAISY Readers for loan● Canadian Council for the Blind Book Club● Implementation of assistive technology

workstations in 7 locations

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Newcomers

Your Library (DVD available in 9 languages) Partnerships with 5 local settlement agencies to

support newcomer information activities in 9 locations

● Participate in the evaluation of the Library Settlement Program Pilot

● Participate in the development of the model Library Settlement Program Report by Toronto Public Library

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Adult Learners

● Inventory of adult literacy programs in Ottawa in order to identify gaps

● Develop a manual to introduce adult learners to the library Getting to Know the Library

● Develop training for literacy instructors on using the manual

● Develop awareness training for library staff on literacy

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Getting to Know the Library

Written by

Chris Harwoodfor

Ottawa Public Libraryin partnership with

Ottawa Community Coalition for Literacy

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Background

● One visit isn’t enough learners don’t become comfortable and confident

● No resource for adult literacy instructors to use TPL good – but too advanced for our learners takes time to create activities – resource needed

● Need interaction with librarians need to take into account librarians’ other duties increases learners’ comfort level

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Process

● Focus Groups● Writing – Getting to Know the Library● Review by Reference Group● Pilot – Revisions● Translation● OPL Website● Presentation at CLA Conference, 2007

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Getting to Know the Library

Students will:● become comfortable and confident in the library● realize the library’s potential● become familiar with all aspects of library services ● know how to use library services

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Delivery

To be used by: Literacy Instructors ESL Teachers Tutorswith students in their programs

It may also be used by used by day school teachers who want to encourage library use among their students

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Logistics

Not divided into sessionsCan be used: ● in library branch or classroom ● as a curriculum● by category – e.g. choosing a good book● as individual activities incorporated into other

curricula or teaching plans – e.g. pedometer

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Comment from a teacher

I finally finished going through the whole wonderful work and I must say I’m very impressed. It is a comprehensive document that should be useful for many different learners.

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Partnership with Librarians

● Explain goals● Talk about the activities● Decide how to work together● Arrange visits and logistics● Discuss how librarians can get involved

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Comment from a librarian

Just thought I'd let you know that we've had 4 ESL tours booked since the manual was sent out to teachers. The classes have come in with exercises to do while in the library, and some had done exercises before coming, all from the new manual. The teachers are thrilled at having this resource, and are obviously using it. It helps us too, because the classes are at least somewhat prepared before their first visit.

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Characteristics

● Builds knowledge of the library step-by-step● Builds skills using a scaffold approach● Gives explicit information ● Incorporates transferable skills ● Improves communication skills● Provides support for students to become

independent library users

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Structure

Participant Manual● Menu of 65 activities

Plain language, clear layout and design Different learning styles – auditory, visual, kinesthetic

Instructor Pages Instructions, materials and handouts Possible answers Learning Outcomes from Level Descriptions Manual

(Ontario Literacy Coalition)

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Graphic Icons

Important points

Q Question

Writing activity

Listening activity

Role play

Computer

Internet

Movie

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Types of Activity

● Reading – directions, books, quizzes● Writing – notes, letters, lists, answers● Listening – stories, videos, DVDs, discussions● Speaking – asking questions, discussions● Observing – library● Computer – OPL catalogue, internet● Demonstrations – quizzes, comparisons

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Your Library - Movie

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Fiction and Non-Fiction

Activity 2 Differences and categoriesActivity 3, 4, 5 Genres, favourite genres, interests,

symbols on book spines

Activity 22 Fiction based on factActivity 23 Separating fact from fictionActivity 36 Judging a book by its coverActivity 37 Book blurbsActivity 38 Steps for choosing a good book

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All You Need to Know

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Being a Library Member

● Library card, # 15● Borrowing items, # 16● Receipts, # 17● Fridge magnets, # 18● Returning items, # 21● Getting items back on time, # 55● Talking to a librarian, # 62

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Topics

● American Sign Language● Native Art – BC● Canadian History● Islam● AIDS● Authors● Healthy Lifestyle

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Aboriginal Art

RAVEN – KnowledgeableRaven is known as Transformer, Trickster, Hero and Creator and is one of the two main crests of the Haida. Legends tell that Raven released the Sun and Moon, brought water and fish and discovered mankind in a clamshell.

OWL – WiseThe Owl is one of the many crests of Northwest Coast Natives. It represents the souls of deceased ancestors and is treated with respect.

BEAR – Strong, Humble - Mother and Teacher Powerful and human-like, Bear is seen as an elder and is treated as a high-ranking guest when killed. A legend shared by many tribes tells of a chief’s daughter abducted by a bear; she later married the bear and gave birth to twin cubs.

BEAVER – Creative, Artistic, Determined An important crest of the Haida and very often seen on totem poles, Beaver is said to have once been a woman. Tsimshian legend tells of a woman who dammed a stream so she could swim in it and then she refused to get out. She was transformed and her leather apron became Beaver’s tail.The beaver was a sign of wealth due to the fur trade.

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Authors

● Students are fascinated ● Want to know more

about the people behind the stories

● Want to learn how authors get characters and stories for their books

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Pedometer

● Shows library is not just about books and videos● Health benefits of physical activity● Introduce 10,000 Steps a Day challenge, #19, 20

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Using the OPL Website

● Finding the nearest library, # 6● Checking your library account, # 42● Renewing items online, # 45● Opening the library catalogue, # 47● Searching for a title, # 48, 49● Searching for an author, # 50● Searching for a subject, # 52, 53

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Screen Shot

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Cataloguing

● Fiction – alphabetical order, # 30

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Who is this?

Cataloguing non-fiction● Dewey Decimal System, # 31

– 35, 54

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Making Reading a Family Event

● Tips to create good reading habits , #46

● Linked to Every Child Ready to Read and TD Summer Reading Program

● Literacy activities for adults to use with babies, pre-school, elementary school age children

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Books

● Golden Oak● Novels for adult learners –

Kate Ferris/Don Sawyer● Quick Reads

Lists in Appendices 1 - 3

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Job Search

● Librarian gives tour of job search resources at the library, #57

● Librarian and instructor teach skills as needed

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Museum Pass● Gives information about museum passes and free

access times, #60● Opportunities to use computer in library for online

virtual tour of museum● Ties to theme of aboriginal art, #24

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Results and lessons learned

● Partnerships are crucial● Involve learners in planning● Provide training● Finding funding takes time● Promote widely● Make materials freely available

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Free Download

Please download a copy from Ottawa Public Library

● Getting to Know the Libraryhttp://www.biblioottawalibrary.ca/explore/getting_e.html

● Apprendre à connaîtra la bibliothèque http://www.biblioottawalibrary.ca/explore/getting_f.html

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Getting to Know the Library

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