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During the session, emphasize the library's role as a resource provider. Showcase and promote the library's services, resources, and staff. Conduct an informal, asset -based survey of your community's current literacy programming and identify what's missing. Determine reasonable next steps, such as: • Scheduling another meeting • Conducting community interviews • Reaching out to additional potential partners • Offering to host occasional or regular literacy partner meetings • Build action - oriented partnerships with achievable literacy goals and strive for long -term collaborations that will create a multifaceted literacy coalition You've assessed your community's literacy needs, the library's assets, and convened your colleagues. Now it's time to build your library's literacy action plan: • Develop 3 -5 achievable literacy goals • Identify the resources (human and fiscal) you'll need to reach these goals • Decide who's contributing to this plan —the library, the community, your stakeholders, your patrons, and your advocates • Articulate the steps that will help you reach your goals • Develop a timeline to help you stay on track • Review your progress regularly • Adjust your course of action and make revisions when necessary • Keep track of your accomplishments • Develop a public relations plan to promote the library's literacy activities and raise awareness °iw too(cvs {znowledqe driven, technologU powered econov U, Uteractu is no longer an op- tton, it is a lifeline. what cavx, we do to bring alono those who don't have the s16LLs, tools, or resources to participate in our libraries ?" Juliet 1. M12cKe Detroit Public LibrarU Key Terms Literacy Programming Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes are for adults at the elementary level (through grade 8). ABE classes focus on basic literacy and computational skills. Adult literacy programs help English - speaking adults improve their reading and writing skills to reach their potential as workers, parents, community members, and life -long learners. English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) is an educational program for non - native English speak- ing adults who want to improve their listening, speaking, writing, and communication skills. Family literacy programs address the literacy needs of parents and their pre - school children. Many family literacy programs have four distinct components includ- ing children's literacy activities from play to print, adult literacy instruction (1:1 tutoring or small group instruc- tion), family time where parents and children learn and play together, and parenting classes. One -to -one tutoring is where trained tutors meet regularly with adult students. The curriculum and sup- porting materials are selected to match the learner's skill level and interests. Small group instruction is where a trained instructor meets with 3 -5 students on a regular basis. Groups are formed based on skill level and instructional content. Workforce literacy includes programs and services that help adult literacy learners find employment, move into a new job, or enter trade -based training programs. Beyond Basic Literacy Financial literacy is the ability to use knowledge and skills to effectively manage one's financial resources. Health literacy is ability to obtain, process, and under- stand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions. 4 Attachment number 6 F -10 Page 131