Instructional Series: Job Readiness

These INSTRUCTIONAL WORKSHOPS SUPPORT THE ONGOING DEVELOPMENT OF FOUNDATIONAL RESEARCH SKILLS. The Auburn Avenue Research Library (AARL) will host Job Readiness: “Return and Get It” Maximizing and Properly Conducting a Job Search, as a part of the instructional series of classes facilitated by AARL's Reference and Research staff. These instructional workshops support the ongoing development of foundational research skills; promoting the library resources and fostering culturally relevant lifelong learning of professional and employable opportunities within the African American and minority-serving environments. While attending job fairs, networking events and dropping off a resume is a good start, a deeper engagement is required in today's job market to succeed. Staff will discuss networking strategies to better enhance employment attainment prospects in African American and minority serving communities. Job Readiness is an accessible, culturally relevant introduction to prepare patrons, and provide essential tools regarding the construction of information and professional development, as well as techniques for accessing and evaluating information. Utilizing the Fulton County Library System's collection of resources, with a special focus on those specific to the AARL, and relating to minority-serving institutions and environments, this course is influenced by Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) framework for Computer Literacy for Higher Education, which outlines threshold concepts for the mastery of information literacy, but geared to meet researchers at any skill level.