presentation to esl teachers at the emily griffith opportunity school
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DENVER PUBLIC LIBRARY
&EMILY GRIFFITH OPPORTUNITY
SCHOOL
Hillary EstnerChelsea Jordan-Makely
www.denverlibrary.org
ABOUT THE LIBRARYMission & ValuesThe Denver Public Library connects people with information, ideas and experiences to provide enjoyment, enrich lives and strengthen our community.
We value: Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty, Equality of Service, Intellectual Freedom, Confidentiality of Use, Collaboration with Partners, The Trust of our Community
ABOUT THE LIBRARY
24 locations & 2 bookmobiles6 locations focused on Language & Learning
2,165,258 items in our collection539 public access computers in total
Community Technology Center
http://www.denverlibrary.org/ctc 1-on-1 lessonsComputer classes
COMMUNITY LEARNING PLAZAS
“People of all ages—adults, children, families—are welcome to attend drop-in Community Learning Plazas to practice computing skills, improve communication in English, study for the GED and get help with homework. No registration is required. During some of the sessions, there are craft activities for children.”
http://www.denverlibrary.org/content/community-learning-plazas
MATERIALS
New Adult ReadersESL materialsHow to use the catalog & place a hold— http://denverlibrary.org/ How to get a library card
CLASS VISITS
Primary functions of a library Obtaining library cards Tour library, become familiar with floor plan & basic
services Check out & return library materials Future goals?
CTC Reserving a computer Signing up for tutoring
FEEDBACK?
“Collaboration can lead to partnerships that augment individual and organizational accomplishment through successful problem solving and enhance the ability to successfully adapt to change” (Franz, 2003).
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Brief survey
