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Libraries and 21st Century Workplace Literacy Skills: A study of NSCC Library services

Libraries and 21st Century Workplace Literacy Skills: A study of NSCC Library services. Learning outcomes of this session. 1. Understand the importance of workplace literacy in today’s occupational training programs.

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Libraries and 21st Century Workplace Literacy Skills: A study of NSCC Library services

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  1. Libraries and 21st Century Workplace Literacy Skills: A study of NSCC Library services

  2. Learning outcomes of this session 1. Understand the importance of workplace literacy in today’s occupational training programs. 2. Learn about students who are choosing NSCC and their information needs. 3. Find out how NSCC Library Services is addressing workplace information literacy in a modern occupational training college.

  3. Vocational training in Nova Scotia Then… http://nscc.cairnrepo.org/islandora/object/nscc:booktest

  4. …And Now NSCC 2016 Graduate Survey and Incoming Student Success Survey

  5. Who are our students?

  6. aSource: 2016 Incoming Student Success Survey

  7. What are employers looking for?

  8. bSource: 2016 Graduate Survey

  9. Workopolis: The most sought after skills in Canada (2015) https://hiring.workopolis.com/research/thinkopolis/viii-skills-infographic/

  10. Essential workplace skills … provide the foundation for learning all other skills …enable people to better prepare for, get and keep a job, and adapt and succeed at work. Government of Canada, Office of Literacy & Essential Skills https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/essential-skills.html

  11. Workplace literacy The skills and abilities your employees need to have to function effectively, efficiently and safely in the workplace… … reading, writing, and math skills … critical thinking skills, computer use and the ability to work with others. http://www.llsc.on.ca

  12. NSCC’s Vision:Transforming Nova Scotia one learner at a time. https://www.nscc.ca/about_nscc/strategic_plan/

  13. How do our students manage information?

  14. The information needs of Gen Z • Digital natives • Siri is their BFF • Don’t evaluate information • 24 hour customer service expected • Instantaneous communication • Will learn how & when they want

  15. 2016 Incoming Student Success Survey

  16. How Is NSCC Library Services responding?

  17. Industry resources available to everyone

  18. Lifelong learning resources

  19. Digital skills support • Ipad/Laptop Loan program • Charging stations • Access to training videos and resources • Learning Commons • Digital skills training and support for email, scanning, file management, online courses, form completion, etc.

  20. Writing Skills support https://www.nscc.ca/services/learning-support-services/writing-centre/index.asp

  21. Reading support • Assignment specs • Job/grant application support • Daycare reading programs • Leisure reading programs • One Book NS • Public Library Deposit Program • Public Library Card promotions events • Displays (Freedom to Read, Poetry Month, etc.)

  22. Point of need support

  23. Thank you! Questions? Denise Parrott, Technical Services Librarian, Nova Scotia Community College, denise.parrott@nscc.ca Mary Jane Pittman, Lunenburg Campus Librarian, mary.pittman@nscc.ca

  24. References Here & Now: Nova Scotia Community College Strategic Plan [PDF]. (2017). Halifax: Nova Scotia Community College. Retrieved from https://www.nscc.ca/docs/about-nscc/publications/nscc-strategic-plan-2017.pdf Kaleva, D., & Borden, C. (June 1, 2013). Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC): The Rapid Evolution and Challenges of a Centralized Library Service. “Libraries & Heritage: New Research in Library History” Library History Network of the Canadian Library Association National Conference & Trade Show. Winnipeg, Manitoba. NSCC 2016 Graduate Survey [PDF]. (2016). Halifax: Nova Scotia Community College. Retireved from https://www.nscc.ca/docs/about-nscc/publications/2016-graduate-survey-results-in-brief.pdf Seemiller, C., & Grace, M. (2016). Generation Z Goes to College. John Wiley & Sons.

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