Reference librarians at Sno-Isle Libraries started noticing a trend during the last year: Library visitors weren’t asking about Cliffs Notes and research papers.
They wanted to know how to use computers to find jobs.
That’s the reason behind a series of free classes starting next month at libraries around the Sno-Isle system. Geared to walk jobless workers through the hiring process, the classes have titles such as Facing the Healthcare Crisis and Employer Research for Jobseekers.
The class topics were inspired by library patrons’ questions. Where could they look for jobs online? How could they make a Microsoft Word resume into a PDF?
“We’re seeing a lot of people coming in who have never used computers to apply for jobs,” said Sno-Isle Libraries spokeswoman Mary Kelly.
Classes don’t require registration, but attendees are encouraged to call the library hosting the event to make sure there’s still space.
Here’s the schedule:
Aug. 5, 10 a.m., Lynnwood Library: Things I Wish I Knew: For the Unexpectedly Unemployed
Aug. 17, 2 p.m., Lynnwood Library: Worker Retraining Forum
Sept. 19, 10:30 a.m., Mukilteo Library: Facing the Healthcare Crisis
Sept. 20, 2 p.m., Mukilteo Library: Employer Research for Jobseekers
Sept. 24, 7 p.m., Oak Harbor Library: Finding Money for College
Sept. 26, 1 p.m., Mukilteo Library: Resumes That Equal Interviews
Sept. 27, 2 p.m., Lynnwood Library: Interviews That Equal Job Offers
More information about free programs, including computer classes for beginners, can be found at www.sno-isle.org. Resources are also at Sno-Isle Libraries’ Learning Express site: www.learnatest.com/lel.
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