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Proyecto de Escritores

En algún momento tuve un sueño de escribir y publicar un libro. Y me refiero a esta idea como un plan casi imposible porque en esos días ni siquiera imaginaba que alguien de mi pequeño pueblo podía poner sus ideas en un volumen.

woman standing

La realidad es que a medida que crecí y exploré un mundo de posibilidades, me di cuenta de que, después de todo, publicar un libro no era una idea tan loca. Aunque en realidad, reconozco que había muchas ideas en competencia en mi mente que el sueño de escribir un libro se desvaneció muy pronto.

Ahora, como adulta, me doy cuenta de la importancia de cultivar los sueños y ser la voz amiga si conoces a alguien que tiene ideas y planes, pero que no sabe cómo llegar a ellos. Y es por eso que me encanta lo que hago en la biblioteca del condado de Multnomah.

Como selectora de materiales en español hago mi trabajo pensando en libros que llegarán a las manos de personas que se preguntan cómo emprender un negocio, cómo cambiar hábitos o cómo mejorar publicar un libro entre muchos otros intereses. Me enorgullece pensar que alguien que busque esta información encontrará algunas de mis selecciones efectivas para sus proyectos.

Concluyó invitando a todos aquellos escritores que llevan años pensando en escribir o publicar su libro a que no tengan más dudas. ¡Hazlo! Este año la biblioteca ha abierto la convocatoria para todas las personas que escriban en español. Y me gustaría invitarlo a perseguir ese sueño de ver su libro en nuestra colección. Para más detalles: Proyecto de los Escritores de la Biblioteca

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Lilia M. | Fri, Apr 09, 2021
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Talking with kids about change

Boy in wheelchair talking to a woman in the kitchen

Change is always present in our lives, but this past year has been a little extra. And by a little extra, I mean A LOT EXTRA! All this change can be hard on our kids and on ourselves. And if you or your child is neurodiverse or has a history of trauma, that adds another layer that makes dealing with change even harder. So we have put together some information on how to talk with your kids about change, help you support them now and in the future with the change that is inevitable, and hopefully help yourself as well. 

Some things to talk to your kids about:

Talk about the change. Tell them what to expect, both good and bad, and what the change will mean for all of you. Answer as many of your kid’s questions as you can, and if you can’t, be honest with them about that. Tell them you’ll figure it out together!

And talk about it early, as soon as you know there might be a change coming. Time is your friend when processing a big change. Using visuals as you talk can be really helpful, even for children that are verbal. For children who are reading, this can be a list or chart. For big, complicated changes, have lots of conversations over time.

You can also bring up examples of changes that have happened in the past. Talk about what was good and not so good about it? What did your child learn from the experience? How did they get through it, and what coping skills did they learn? Let them know that every time they experience a change, they’ll become stronger and more prepared for the next one! 

Involve your child in decisions about the change. Children typically have no control over the major changes in their lives. By involving and including them in decisions, you help them feel more in control. This can happen in big and small ways, at any age. So give them choices and also ask for their help. Children like to contribute and feel valuable, responsible, and helpful.

Acknowledge your child’s worries and fears. While you’ll want to focus on any positives associated with the change, it’s important to allow your child to feel angry, sad, or scared. These feelings are normal and your child needs to be allowed to express them. 

If your child struggles to name what they are feeling, help them label the emotion (ie, anxious, sad, nervous, worried, scared, etc). Putting a name to a feeling makes it less overwhelming and easier to manage. And coaching children through their feelings is a vital learning experience. Talk about and practice emotional regulation strategies when a child is calm, so that the child can use one of those strategies when their emotions start to escalate. Remember that behavior is communication, and difficult behavior could be a way of saying "I'm having a hard time with change."  

Also be sure to let your child know that you take their concerns seriously. Like us adults, children simply want empathy, understanding and to be heard. 

Encourage your child to write (or draw!) about their feelings around change. Always be there for them to talk to, but sometimes kids need to process on their own. Giving them a journal to write or draw in, is a great way to give them that space.

Show your child the positive ways that you handle change. This can be harder than it sounds. I know I don’t usually react positively to change. But try and talk about how you feel during times of change and about what you do to cope. For example, I show my child the lists I make to help me stay organized and focused and feel more in control.

Keep the connection going. Make sure your child knows that no matter what else changes, you are there for them. If you can, set aside time each day to give your child your undivided attention - even 10 minutes is great. You can talk, play, share an activity. If your child is older, you can watch the same movie or play a video game. A little extra attention doing something you both enjoy reassures your child, making it much easier to cope with life’s changes. And I promise, it will help you as well. 

Beyond talking with your kids, here are some other tips for helping them (and you!) through change:

  • Keep family routines the same, if you can
  • Try to keep other changes in your lives to a minimum
  • Talk with your child’s teacher or child care provider to keep them in the loop and get support
  • Make sure your child eats well, gets plenty of exercise, and gets enough sleep (again, this can be easier said than done, but we can try)
  • If you can, give your family time to prepare for the change. And remember that kids who have had more trouble with change in the past, may need extra time and support in the future.
  • And of course, read books about big life changes (see below for help with that!)

We pulled these tips together from a variety of sources, including these articles:

And we also recommend checking out Purdue University’s page on Families Tackling Tough Times Together.

This post is part of our “Talking with kids” series, as featured in our monthly Family Newsletter.  Reach out to us at learning@multcolib.org if you have questions. We’re here for you!
 

Home Learning Support | Thu, Apr 08, 2021
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Our Favorite Graphic Memoirs for Teens

We’ve been reading a lot of memoirs around here lately.  There’s something magical about them, in how intimate and revealing they can be.  Writers of memoirs don’t always include the whole story, but there is an underlying assumption of honesty.  When we read memoirs, we can trust we're getting to know someone, and maybe even ourselves, a little bit better.    

The word “memoir” comes from the French word mémoire, which means “memory.”  It’s just you and the author’s voice, sharing impressions of their memories.  Suddenly, you’re in their world, going deeper with every page you turn.  Reading a memoir offers a unique opportunity to really connect with someone without having to talk to them.  Or, in the case of public figures, it offers an opportunity to learn more about someone you admire, but may never meet.  

Some of our favorite memoirs lately have been graphic memoirs, or autobiographical comics, combining words and visuals to reveal memories.  We enjoy finding diversity in experiences and perspectives in our favorite graphic memoirs.  Whether we’re reading about someone battling an eating disorder, or someone growing up in South Korea in the 1980s, we love getting to know fascinating people through these beautifully drawn and written graphic memoirs!

This article was written for our Family Newsletter, brought to you by Home Learning Support and available in English and Spanish. Please sign up here and you can email us at learning@multcolib.org with any questions.

Looking for more tips on what to read next?  Check out our My Librarian readers advisory service and contact us for more ideas!

Home Learning Support | Tue, Apr 06, 2021
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What to expect with hybrid learning

two students sitting outside of school on steps, looking at schoolwork, with masks on

School is once again changing for many of our kids. Some will be returning to Modified In-Person Learning either part-time or full-time, while others will continue with Comprehensive Distance Learning that will most likely look different. We tried to pull together some resources to help families know what to expect with this new hybrid learning and help support you through this time. 

Here are some great general ideas for Helping Your Child Prepare for Hybrid put together by the Anne Arundel County Public School district in Annapolis, MD. They include things like:

  • Re-establish predictable bedtime and mealtime routines (because if your family is like mine, those have gone right out the window!)
  • Be ready for behavior changes (just like adults, changes cause stress and stress can lead to some not-so-flattering behavior)*
  • Focus on the positives (something we all can try and do!)

And the Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds has put together ways to support kids and teens in “Returning to the Classroom During COVID-19,” including helping them with:

  • Fitting in at school after a year away
  • Health and safety for kids and teens who might be nervous about catching the virus
  • Catching up academically

Looking at things locally, Oregon Public Broascasting’s (OPB) Education Reporter Elizabeth Miller has written a number of articles about schools returning to in-person. Including this one titled, “Here’s how hybrid will look for Portland Public Schools students.”

Local station KGW has put together “Frequently asked questions amid plans for reopening Oregon schools” and made a video about what returning to school looks like in Portland. And here are all their recent stories regarding schools in Oregon. 

Multnomah County put together an extremely helpful COVID-19 Teen Guide To Returning To Class.

If you like Podcasts, we highly recommend checking out All in My Head Podcast 3. Online School: How are we coping? This episode features teens giving their take on online school and mental health. 

And we recommend this article for parents and caregivers on Managing Your Own Anxiety During School Reopening.

And here is specific information from all the school districts in Multnomah County (who knew we had so many?!):

And Student Health Centers are now open at Centennial, David Douglas, Parkrose, Roosevelt and Reynolds high schools, for kids 5-18. Student Health Centers are like doctor’s offices and offer comprehensive primary and mental health care services to all Multnomah County youth. There are no out-of-pocket costs.

If you have questions about finding the most up to date information regarding your child’s school we can help. Please contact the library for assistance.

*If you'd like to read more on change, and how to help support your family through change, please check out our article on "Talking with kids about change."

This article was written for our Family Newsletter, brought to you by Home Learning Support and available in English and Spanish. Please sign up here and you can email us at learning@multcolib.org with any questions.

Home Learning Support | Mon, Apr 05, 2021
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Free online tutoring resources

If you are looking for help with schooling, here are some free tutoring resources to consider.

Virtual K-12 Tutoring / Tutoría Virtual

Tuesdays, 4,6 pm throughout the year
Who is eligible : K-12 students who need support in language arts, math, science, and/or social studies.
Registration required : yes, spots are limited
Who are the tutors : Multnomah County Library volunteers
Which languages is tutoring available in : English and Spanish

Tutor.com

Who is eligible :  K-college students
Registration required : yes for some features, no for live help
Who are the tutors :  college and graduate students, teachers, working professionals
Which languages is tutoring available in : English, Spanish, Vietnamese

Other Tutor.com information : 
available with a library card
live tutoring 2-10 pm daily
essay help
worksheets
suggested websites
learning videos

Learn to Be

Who is eligible : K-12 students with a focus on underserved students
Registration required : yes
Who are the tutors : high school and college students, adults
Which languages is tutoring available in : English

Interns for Good

Who is eligible : K-8 students
Registration required : yes
Who are the tutors : high school students
Which languages is tutoring available in : English

Teens Tutor Teens

Who is eligible : Teens 13-18
Registration required : yes
Who are the tutors : high school students
Which languages is tutoring available in : English
 
Other Teens Tutor Teens information :
group tutoring
test prep tutoring
on-demand videos
worksheets
essay editing
 

If you are looking for extra academic support instead of live tutoring, consider these free resources:

Learning Resource Express Library has academic support resources for upper elementary school through high school. Available with your Multnomah County Library card.

Khan Academy has free video-based lessons and practice for K-12 students.

HippoCampus.org is a free web site that delivers content on general education subjects to middle-school and high-school students.

Ben’s Guide to the U.S. Government is a service of the Government Publishing Office (GPO), and designed to inform studentsvabout the Federal Government.

Typing.com is a free resource to help students build their typing skills. Available in English and Spanish.

Mathlearningcenter.org is a nonprofit organization serving the education community and include activities for students K-5 in math. Available in English and Spanish.

Home Learning Support | Wed, Mar 24, 2021
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Where is that Oregon obituary?

Genealogists will often go pretty far out of their way to track down obituaries and funeral notices.  And with good reason!  An average, non-fancy funeral notice often reveals the names of family members, the place of burial or interment, the deceased’s home address, and other details crucial to family history research.  But they can be a challenge to find.

Despite their names, Portland's two long-running daily newspapers the Oregon Journal (published 1902-1982) and the Oregonian (published 1861-present) were/are local papers focusing on readers in the Portland area.  So for the most part, these newspapers did not publish obituaries for people who lived in other parts of our very large state.

Whose obituaries can you expect to find in the Oregon Journal and the Oregonian?

Funeral notice for Sam Nudelman, from the Aug. 17, 1944 Oregonian
The vast majority of the funeral notices, death notices, and obituaries in the Oregon Journal and the Oregonian are for people who lived in the Portland area or had some deep Portland connections.  They are usually very, very short!  Sam Nudelman’s funeral notice (at right), from the August 17, 1944 Oregonian, is a good example.  It is brief and to-the-point, listing only Mr. Nudelman's date of death, his address, a short list of his surviving relatives, and information about his funeral services and place of burial.

Front page of the July 23, 1974 Oregonian, with an article about the death of Sen. Wayne Morse
Sometimes the deaths of prominent figures in Oregon politics, business, or social life were written up in the Journal or the Oregonian, even if they were from Burns or Salem or Joseph.  A person’s statewide fame might make their obituary of local interest despite the fact that they lived and died far away from the Rose City.  

However, these notices often have the feel of straight news, rather than obituary.  For example, the day after former Oregon senator and long-time Eugenian Wayne Morse died in 1974,  the Oregonian ran a full-page-width headline at the very tippy-top of page one (at left).  

obituary for Mrs. Mary Goodman, of Eugene, from the Jan. 2, 1909 Oregonian
In the early years of the 20th century and before, obituaries for Oregon “pioneers” (that is, European-American settlers who travelled west to the Oregon country in the mid-19th century or thereabouts) were a regular feature in the Oregonian.  And the editors regularly featured obituaries for pioneers who lived and died in other parts of Oregon.  An example (at right) is the brief obituary for Mrs. Mary Goodman, of Eugene, from the January 2, 1909 Oregonian.

Are you ready to start searching for an obituary or death notice in the Oregon Journal or the Oregonian?

If you think your ancestor's obituary or death/funeral notice is likely to be in the Oregonian, you can get started by searching for their name in the library's Historical Oregonian (1861-1987).  To look for obituaries in the Journal, search for your ancestro's name in Oregon Journal (1902-1982). (To use these resources from outside the library, you'll need to log in with your library card number and password.)

If these newspaper archive resources are new to you, we can help. Get in touch with a librarian for personalized help with your research! And remember, if you don't find an obituary, death notice, or funeral notice that you think really ought to have been in the Oregonian or the Oregon Journal, librarians can always help you think of other ways to search.

When should you look somewhere other than the Oregon Journal and the Oregonian?

Are you looking for an obituary for a Portland resident, but can’t find it in the Oregon Journal or the Oregonian? Portland has had many other daily and weekly newspapers that ran obituaries over the years. Central Library has long archives of many of these papers for your researching pleasure! If you want to begin your research on your own, take a look at Research with historical Portland newspapers, beyond the Oregonian. If you’d like a hand getting started, ask the librarian on duty in Central Library’s Periodicals room (on the second floor), or contact us to get personalized help from a librarian by phone or email.

If you've done all that great newspaper research but you're not finding an obituary for a Portland ancestor, you might want to try another tack. Take a look at my post Can't find that Portland obituary? Try the Ledger Index instead -- it talks about using an early and surprisingly detailed death index to learn details about a deceased person when there isn't an obituary available.

Did the person you’re researching reside in St. Johns or Gresham? Try looking for a funeral notice or obituary in their local paper. The St. Johns Review had really lovely, robust obituaries in its early years, and most issues of the Review from 1904-1922 and 2015-2016 are fully searchable in the University of Oregon Libraries’ wonderful Historic Oregon Newspapers database. Multnomah County's own Gresham Library has an archive of the Gresham Outlook going back to 1911; librarians there can help you search, or you can get help from a librarian by phone, chat or email.

If the deceased person you’re looking for lived outside the Portland area (even if they died in Portland or in Multnomah County), look for an obituary or death notice in their hometown paper. 

If you’re not sure what the name of that newspaper was, or even if there was a newspaper in print at the time, the next step is to ask the public library in the city or town where the deceased person resided. If you'd like our help finding the correct public library, let us know!

 

Do you want to learn more about family history research with obituaries? My colleague Kate S. walks you through some of the basics in her post on Obituaries 101.

Or, call or email a librarian to get personalized help with your obituaries-related questions. If you’d rather have face-to-face help, ask the librarian on duty the next time you visit the library.  We're always happy to help!

 

Emily-Jane D. | Tue, Mar 16, 2021
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Recursos de salud mental para adolescentes

*Si tú o alguien que conoces está en crisis, por favor llama al Centro de llamadas de salud mental del Condado de Multnomah al 503-988-4888. Número gratuito: 800-716-9769. Marcar para personas con problemas de audición: 711.*
*Si hay peligro inmediato, llama al 911.* 

Estamos alegres de que encontraste esta página.

Tú importas. Tu salud mental importa. Todes necesitan ayuda a veces. Hay recursos para adolescentes para apoyar nuestra salud mental.

Explora algunas actividades para aliviar el estrés que puedes hacer en tu casa ahora. Baja la página para ver más recursos abajo.

¿A quién tienes en tu vida con quién puedes hablar? ¿Un padre o adulto favorito? ¿Tus amigos? ¿Algún profesional de la salud mental? Habla con alguien: Cómo hablar de los problemas de salud mental. 

Actividades para intentar en casa

Respira para reducir la ansiedad

Si tienes 2 minutos:

  • Respira profundamente o estírate
  • Fantasea o haz garabatos
  • Mira a una foto de un ser querido
  • Dile a alguien que quieres hablar más tarde
  • Disfruta un chicle de menta
  • Masajea tu cabeza o tus manos
  • Piensa en tres cosas que agradeces
  • Reconoce uno de tus logros. Puedes celebrar que ganaste un videojuego, una buena nota o que te levantaste de la cama. Celebra tus éxitos ya sea grandes o pequeños

Si tienes 5 minutos:

  • Escucha música y canta en voz alta
  • Escribe tus sueños y metas
  • Corre, salta un poco, o sube y baja las escaleras
  • Está bien llorar y reír
  • Felicita a alguien por una de sus fortalezas o cualidades
  • Juega con tu mascota
  • Limpia una parte de tu cuarto
  • Disfruta un bocadillo y  una bebida que te gusta

Si tienes 10 minutos:

  • Escribe en un diario
  • Llama a un amigo que no has visto en un tiempo
  • Navega por la red en busca de frases inspiradoras
  • Da un paseo enérgico o baila al ritmo de la música que te gusta
  • Encuentra algunas cosas para añadir a tu cuarto o escritorio que te hagan sonreír: fotos, frases inspiradoras o divertidas, o un recuerdo de un evento significativo
  • Encuentra un lugar tranquilo para meditar
  • Tómate tiempo en silencio. Reflexiona sobre lo que necesitas de las personas en tu vida. Piensa cómo puedes pedir ayuda.

Si tienes 30 minutos:

  • Encuentra un tema de escritura en línea, o elige un libro al azar, escribe la primera línea y escribe tu propia historia a partir de ahí
  • Juega un juego con alguien en tu casa o en línea
  • Cocina, hornea o haz manualidades
  • Haz ejercicios o el yoga
  • Toma un baño caliente
  • Trabaja en un proyecto en el que hace tiempo que no trabajas 

Recursos en línea en español

Familias en Acción: Salud mental - Recursos comunitarios de Latinx: Una lista de servicios disponibles en el Condado de Multnomah y Oregon.

Organización Mundial de la Salud - #SanosEnCasa – Salud mental: “Son muchas las cosas que podemos hacer para cuidar nuestra salud mental y ayudar a otras personas que pueden necesitar más apoyo y atención. Confiamos en que los siguientes consejos y recomendaciones le resulten útiles.”

El Condado de Multnomah - El Programa de Salud Mental Escolar: “Brinda servicios de salud mental a niños y adolescentes en las escuelas de todo el condado de Multnomah.”

Q Chat Space: “Ofrece grupos de conversación en línea para adolescentes LGBTQ+ entre 13 y 19 años. Encuentra y ofrece apoyo, diviértete, conéctate alrededor de intereses compartidos y consigue buena información.”

MedlinePlus - Salud mental del adolescente: “Ser adolescente es difícil. Te sentirás estresado por tratar de ser agradable, desempeñarte bien en la escuela, llevarte bien con la familia y tomar decisiones importantes. La mayoría de estas presiones son inevitables y preocuparte por ellas es normal. Sin embargo, sentirte muy triste, desesperanzado o sin valor alguno puede ser un signo de advertencia de un problema de salud mental.”

Child Mind Institute - Recursos en español: “Como padres, queremos poder ayudar a nuestros hijos cuando se enfrentan a emociones o comportamientos desafiantes. Obtener información confiable y clara es el primer paso para poder ayudarlos. Lea nuestros recursos en español sobre temas en salud mental, desafíos del aprendizaje y tipos de tratamientos para apoyar a sus hijos.”

Child Mind Institute - Señales de depresión durante la crisis del coronavirus: “Los niños que parecen estar atrapados en un estado de ánimo negativo podrían necesitar ayuda para recuperarse.”

Mental Health America - Otros recursos: “Para referencias a centros en tu comunidad y profesionales de salud mental que ofrecen servicios en español, contacte a las siguientes organizaciones. Algunas también ofrecen información y publicaciones sobre distintos temas de salud mental.”

National Institute of Mental Health - Ayuda para la salud mental: “Usa estos recursos para encontrar ayuda para ti mismo, un amigo o un familiar.”

National Alliance on Mental Illness - La salud mental en la comunidad latina: “Los latinos tienen la misma incidencia en las condiciones de salud mental cuando son comparados al resto de la población. Sin embargo, las inquietudes, experiencias y manera de entenderlas y tratarlas pueden ser diferentes.”

MayoClinic - Suicidio: qué hacer si alguien tiene tendencias suicidas: “Es posible que no sepas qué hacer si alguien que conoces parece tener tendencias suicidas. Aprende a detectar las señales de alerta, qué preguntas hacer y cómo buscar ayuda.”

La Red Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio - Ayuda en español: “Lifeline ofrece 24/7, servicios gratuitos en español.”

Recursos en línea en inglés

Oregon YouthLine  + Lines for Life website

Multnomah County Library - Talking with teens about mental health

Mental Health for Teens from Multcolib (Ebooks)

Mental Health for Teens from Multcolib Teens (Physical books)

Coping resources for teens in electronic format from Multcolib My Librarian Ruth

National Association on Mental Illness Teen Portal

Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective Toolkit

Cascadia Behavioral Health Care

CDC - LGBTQ Youth Resources

Mental Health First Aid: Resources 

Gracias por leer. Esperamos que hayas encontrado algo que puedas usar. Si necesitas más ayuda:
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Keeping kids motivated to learn

Drawing of child on laptop

We know that distance learning from home has been hard on kids and their families. Finding the joy in school and keeping engaged can be really hard for students. So we asked some experts - teachers and students - how they motivate, and stay motivated, to learn!
 
Ms Horn, a Middle School teacher and parent to a 1st and 4th grader learning from home, suggests giving students multiple ways to do their work (video, writing, drawing, etc.). Hopefully their teachers are already allowing this, but if not, she stresses communicating with  your child’s teacher and working with them to create workarounds that play to your student’s strengths. 
 
This makes sense to me... a kid may not be motivated to write a paper, but if they could do a podcast instead, that might be the push they need! 
 
One thing that has worked well for Ms. Horn with her own kids is using speech-to-text for writing assignments, since writing is the most challenging for her children. Her 4th grader uses it to get her thoughts out. Her first grader needs to physically write since he is still learning that skill, but using speech-to-text to get the letters removes the worry of spelling and lets him "do it himself!" Which is also very important to many students.
 
With how little choice and control is available right now, Ms. Horn’s best advice is to “try to find ways for [students] to have as much choice as possible while completing [their] school work.” 

Third graders from James Johns Elementary shared their expert advice on staying motivated. They mentioned that they like having fun breaks between assignments, and a consistent "reward" like 10 minutes of games/videos, drawing, stuffie time, or a virtual friend meet-up. Interestingly, every other suggestion they gave had to do with help scheduling or understanding when to do what. They suggest having a schedule posted, something that they can easily see while in school. They also enjoy having a schedule they can check off when something is done and/or having a schedule with must do (blue), should do (orange), or choice (green). I think we can all agree that whatever help with structure and organization we get right now, relieves stress and helps us be more productive and engaged. Thank you to Library Teacher Ms. Rolf for interviewing these local experts for us!

And here are some additional resources to help:

This article was written for our Family Newsletter, brought to you by Home Learning Support and available in English and Spanish. Please sign up here and you can email us at learning@multcolib.org with any questions.

Home Learning Support | Mon, Mar 08, 2021
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Research with historical Portland newspapers, beyond the Oregonian

When people in Portland talk about a story that was “in the paper,” they often mean it was in the Oregonian. Until recently, the Oregonian was the city’s daily paper -- and it sort of still is: a daily edition is available online, at newsstands and at the library; while home subscribers get their papers only on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Front page of the July 24, 1904 Oregon Journal (image from Historic Oregon Newspapers, http://oregonnews.uoregon.edu/lccn/sn850).

Portland-area newspapers

For most of of the last 170-odd years, the Portland area has been home to multiple, competing newspapers.  Let's take a brief tour of a few of the local newspapers, published from about 1900-present, that are part of the library's collection, plus a few that have been digitized and are available online.  And, I'll show you a bit about how you can use these historical newspapers for your research.  

Daily newspapers

For most of the 20th century, Portland residents had two or three local daily newspapers to choose from. The Oregon Journal was published daily from 1902 to 1982, and the Portland Telegram (also called the Evening Telegram and the News-Telegram) was published daily from 1877-1939. And, the daily Oregonian was available too, of course!

During this heyday of daily news, each paper had a different editorial policy and political niche. People generally say that the Journal supported the Democratic Party, the Oregonian supported the Republican Party, and the Telegram’s editorial stance was independent.

Weekly, semiweekly and neighborhood newspapers

There have always been many non-daily newspapers in the Portland area, too! These days, we have a long list of weeklies and semiweeklies, such as the Portland Observer, Street Roots, the Willamette Week; and of course many neighborhood and suburban papers like the St. Johns Review and the Gresham Outlook.  Some of these still-running non-daily newspapers have been in print a long time, and can be useful for historical research as well as for current news.

Other Portland-area weekly or semiweekly newspapers have sadly left us, but are still available at the library! Here are a few gems that you will not see on today’s newsstands, but which are in the library’s collection:

But wait, there's more!

The lists above are just highlights!  If you'd like to find archives of even more current and historical daily, weekly, semiweekly, and monthly local newspapers, try browsing the subjects Portland (Or.) -- Newspapers and Gresham (Or.) -- Newspapers in the library catalog.

Finding newspaper articles at the library

Sometimes, the best way to research is to browse. If you want to know what was in the news on a particular date, you can go right to the library’s archive of the newspaper you’re interested in and start reading through the issues one by one. Nothing could be simpler -- except that this method is sometimes a little slow!

What if your research requires you to find newspaper articles by topic? To do this, you’ll need two things:

  • an index or a way to search for articles by keywords or topics, so you can find what you need
  • an archive of the newspaper, so you can read it (this archive could include the print edition, a microfilm copy, and/or an online version)
photograph of the Local Newspapers Index at Central Library

Indexes

While you’re in the Periodicals room at Central Library, take a look at the library’s local newspaper index. This card file index is like a big giant catalog of news topics -- you can look for any subject, from A to Z, and the newspaper index will point you to Portland-area newspaper articles on that subject.

photograph of an example card in Central Library's Local Newspapers Index
When you find your subject in the newspaper index, you'll see one or more cards, like the one in the photograph on the right.

This particular card gives us information about a couple of articles reporting on Portland freeways. This card is in the “F” section of the index, under Freeways. Portland. The article cited at the top is from the Oregonian (noted as “Oreg”), and was published November 28th, 1974, on page A56, column 1. The headline is “Let people speak on freeway issue.” The little red note on the left, “ed.,” tells us it was an editorial. The red note below tells us that there’s another reference to this article in the “M” part of the index, under the heading Mt Hood Freeway.

The second article cited on this newspaper index card has the headline “McCall asks end of Mt. Hood freeway,” and it was published in the Oregon Journal (noted as “Jour”) on November 28th, 1974, on page A11, column 3. This one also has a note in red underneath it -- but this time it’s just an explanation about the contents of the article.

[An aside: the Mt. Hood Freeway was never built; if you want to learn more, try reading the great article about it in the online Oregon Encyclopedia.]

The newspaper index card file mostly focuses on helping you find articles published 1930 to 1987, and like I said above, it only includes information about local newspaper articles. If you are looking for a news story from before 1930, consult the card file newspaper index first just in case (it does include cards for a few pre-1930 articles!).

photograph of bound newspaper index volumes, at Central Library
If the newspaper index doesn’t help you find that pre-1930 story, try one of the bound index volumes that are on top of the card file case. Each of these bound newspaper index books works differently, and they cover different newspapers and different dates as you can see.

Talk to the librarian on duty in the Periodicals Room to get started with the bound newspaper indexes -- or if you have any questions about finding the articles or newspapers you need.

Archives of old newspapers

The library maintains an extensive archive of Portland newspapers of all stripes and stretching back more than a hundred years (some of which are mentioned above, in the section "Portland-area newspapers"). Most are kept at Central Library -- visit the Periodicals room on the second floor to take a look at this wide-ranging collection.

Gresham Library has an archive of the semiweekly Gresham Outlook, and the librarians at Gresham are experts at finding old articles! Consult them any time you'd like help getting started with your Gresham newspaper research.

Digital archives of the Oregon Journal and the Oregonian

Maybe you’ve consulted the card file local newspaper index, and the article you want was in the Oregon Journal or the Oregonian. Or maybe you’ve tried using the newspaper index and it didn’t have everything you need.

The library has some great resources for finding articles that were originally published in the Oregon Journal and the Oregonian.  All three of them allow you to search and read online:

Historic Oregon Newspapers

If your research requires reading newspapers from other parts of our state, be sure to consult Historic Oregon Newspapers -- an ever-growing archive of early Oregon newspapers that you can search and read online. You can choose newspaper titles from a list or a map, or search the entire archive.

And, in addition to its wealth of historical newspapers originally published in other parts of Oregon, Historic Oregon Newspapers includes a wide range of 19th and early 20th century local Portland-area papers.  Here are a few highlights: 

  • The Advocate, an African American weekly published in the 1920s and 1930s
  • the weekly Beaver State Herald, published in Gresham and Montavilla in the early 20th century
  • Mt. Scott Herald, a weekly published in the Lents neighborhood of Portland, in the 1910s and 1920s
  • The New Age / Portland New Age, an African American weekly published published around the turn of the 20th century
  • Portland Inquirer, an African American weekly from the 1940s
  • St. Johns Review, a weekly published in the neighborhood (and one-time city) of St. Johns

And Historic Oregon Newspapers contains several newspapers published in recent decades as well, such as:

Have fun with your newspaper research!

Do you have more questions about searching for historical newspaper articles? Are you working on a local history project? If you'd like specific advice or help with your research challenges, do please Ask the Librarian!

 

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Jugar al aire libre

El juego es muy importante para el desarrollo y aprendizaje de los niños. La importancia del juego no solo es fundamental en los primeros años de los niños pero también es parte del aprendizaje y desarrollo continuo durante toda la infancia y aún más allá; el juego Soy yo. 

Jugar al aire libre tiene muchos beneficios para la salud, el aprendizaje y el desarrollo de los niños y ayuda con las habilidades del conocimiento, habilidades físicas, nuevo vocabulario, habilidades sociales y habilidades para la lectura y la escritura. Jugar y aprender van de la mano; además, jugar es muy saludable y ayuda a reducir el estrés.

El clima cálido nos da la oportunidad de pasar más tiempo jugando afuera y recorrer parques y áreas naturales a nuestro alrededor. Les compartimos una lista de parques y áreas naturales que pueden ser utilizados para explorar al aire libre y jugar juntos.

  • Portland cuenta con 144 parques desarrollados y más de 7,900 acres de áreas naturales que pueden visitar como familia y jugar al aire libre.
  • Fairview, Gresham, Troutdale, Wood Village también pueden encontrar parques, jardines, canchas de fútbol y áreas naturales a la disposición de la comunidad.
  • El área escénica nacional de Columbia River Gorge es una gran opción para explorar el bosque, cascadas y arroyos.

 

Jugar es fundamental para los niños, pero si salir de la casa no es una opción, pueden salir al jardín o patio de su hogar y jugar con un juego simple de pelota, soplar burbujas o saltar la cuerda. 

 

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Sugerencias y recursos para ayudar a los estudiantes enfocados

Una niña escribe con un lapiz y escucha a alguien fuera de la foto

Nuestros niños responden a diferentes estrategias; sin embargo, los especialistas en educación recomiendan actividades y medidas específicas para todos los estudiantes. Recuerden que la disciplina constante  es importante para que los estudiantes formen buenos hábitos de estudio.

He aquí una lista de recursos que pueden poner en práctica.

Common Sense:

Ofrece consejos para ayudar a los padres y cuidadores a mantener a los niños enfocados, interesados y sanos ​​mientras aprenden a distancia.

Prepara a tus niños para el éxito  

Invita a mantener motivados a los niños durante el aprendizaje en línea haciendo lo siguiente:

Mantén motivados a tus niños

Nos da 5 consejos para ayudar a los niños a ponerse al día en la escuela.

Understood:

Sugiere 8 actividades para preparar a los estudiantes para el aprendizaje desde casa.

Aprendizaje en línea

El Departamento de Educación de Nebraska:

Nos da ideas de cómo organizar el tiempo durante el día.

Ejemplos de cómo crear horarios para aprender desde casa

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Free library resources to jump start your job search

Are you trying to create a resume but don’t know where to start? Then check out the LearningExpress Library’s Job & Career Accelerator. Use this resource to build your resumes and cover letter, find a career match, search for jobs and more! 

Do you already have a resume and cover letter built but need a second pair of eyes to review it? Live Homework Help from Tutor.com can do that! At Tutor.com you can submit your resume and cover letter for review and they’ll get it back to you in as little as 12 hours. 

Now that you have a resume and a cover letter, do you need the right job to submit it to? Then go to Glassdoor and search millions of jobs and get the inside scoop on companies with employee reviews, personalized salary tools, and more! 

Need help getting started with any of these resources? We are here to help. 

Tara N. | Fri, Mar 05, 2021
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Talking with kids about disabilities

three preschool age kids - two girls and one boy - sit on the carpet. The boy has the facial characteristics of Downs Syndrome. One girl has her hand raised.

Kids are naturally curious about the world around them. They notice differences in people, because there are differences.  

Visible differences, like how we look, skin color, how we dress, and how we get around.  

And less visible differences, like how we learn, how we interact with one another, and how we experience the world.

Responding to kids’ observations about people with disabilities and visible illnesses can be hard for parents and caregivers who are not sure how, or are afraid they will say something wrong.   

Let’s remember that some of us are different, and experience the world differently, than others. And that’s not a bad thing! In fact, it’s a beautiful thing. Talking about it can be hard, but it’s important!  

My kids' cousin has autism. I tell my kids about how his brain works differently and experiences the world differently than our brains do.  We read books with characters who have autism and talk about them together. Their cousin's mother, my sister-in-law, shared a post on Facebook written by staff at the EDAM Center for Special Education in the Philippines.  This part really stuck with me, and I hope it sticks with you, too.

For all the children who struggle every day to succeed in a world that does not recognize their gifts and talents, and for those who are walking beside them, please let this be a gentle reminder to be kind and accepting of all people.

Recognize that the "playing field" is not always a level surface.

Children who learn differently are not weird. They are merely gifted in ways that our society does not value enough. Yet they want what everyone else wants: To be accepted!!

At the library, we strive to celebrate differences and find common ground in kindness and acceptance.  We want to support you in being comfortable talking to your kids about differences from an early age, and to keep up the conversations as they get older. Below are some resources that may help.  

This post is part of our “Talking with kids” series, as featured in our monthly Family Newsletter.  Reach out to us at learning@multcolib.org if you need more support or have questions. We’re here for you!

 

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Movement for All

Two children at playground, holding hands, one child is in a mobility device.

Movement, especially during the winter months when we are all stuck inside, can be vital for our physical and mental health. But not all of us move in the same ways. We’ve pulled together some resources for kids of all abilities, to help get our sillies out:
 
Cosmic Kids Yoga: 
While not specifically intended to be for youth with disabilities, this YouTube channel is great for kids with ADHD and older youth with learning disabilities. The instructor includes a story with animations that help grab and keep kids attention. She also describes moves in easy to understand ways like, puff up like a ball and roll around singing *jigglypuff* for the Pokemon video. 
 
Gympanzees:
Gympanzees has an excellent online resource hub for exercises and activities that are disability specific, such as sensory processing, Down Syndrome, wheelchair users and more. 

The National Center on Health, Physical Activity, and Disability: 
NCHPAD has a ton of content on their YouTube channel. There is a playlist on Adapted Kids Yoga for a number of conditions, and another on Improving the Lives of Individuals with Autism through Exercise. The latter specifically addresses the sensory overload of going into a gym or during PE at school. Beyond those two kid-focused playlists they have lots of others that could be of interest to the whole family, such as Home Workouts.

Northwest Association for Blind Athletes:
NWABA has a YouTube playlist with adapted Physical Education lessons for different age groups, and for kids with Multiple Disabilities.

And here's a great article from Chicago Parent with ideas on how to incorporate physical activities for children with developmental disabilities into daily life. 

This article was written for our Family Newsletter, available in English and Spanish. Please sign up here and you can email us at learning@multcolib.org with any questions.

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SAT and ACT Prep: The Library is Here to Help!

Students in a classroom taking a standardized test.

The point of the SAT and ACT is to determine a student’s readiness for college and many colleges and universities have required them. So the library is here to help get you ready!

Please note that many colleges and universities are going test-optional for 2021 Admissions. This means ACT/SAT scores are not mandatory for admission. The list includes Eastern Oregon University, Oregon State University, Portland State University, Southern Oregon University, University of Oregon, and Western Oregon University. 

But if you still need (or want) to take these tests, your first question might be, which one should I take? According to a recent article by US News & World Report, the tests “vary in structure and timing as well as the content matter and scoring.” One statement in the article suggested that students with a “strong English background” might do better with the ACT, which puts a stronger emphasis on verbal skills. And for those who are strong in math, well “the SAT may reflect that much better.” They suggest taking the practice tests for each and seeing which suits you best. And that makes sense to us.

But where do you get free practice tests? The library offers free exams for the SAT and ACT through a resource called LearningExpress Library. You just need your library card number and PIN to login. You will need to set up a free account, so you can track everything

LearningExpress Library also gives you access to the most up-to-date prep books, it can help you figure out colleges to apply to, it can locate scholarship information, and help you write your college essay! Just log in and take a look under “College Admissions Test Preparation.” We librarians always wish more people knew about this amazing free resource, so please use the LearningExpress Library and tell a friend!

And if you like to hold books in your hand, rather than read ebooks, you can find test prep books for the SATs and the ACT in our catalog and place them on hold for curbside pickup. If you want more information in general, try our post on College Help for Teens. 

This article was written for our Family Newsletter, available in English and Spanish. Please sign up here and you can email us at learning@multcolib.org with any questions.

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¿Qué son los exámenes SAT y ACT y cuál debo tomar?

El SAT y el ACT son los dos exámenes estandarizados que la mayoría de las  universidades piden como requisito en la solicitud de admisión. La mayoría de las universidades piden uno u otro y el estudiante puede escoger el  examen que más le guste o tomar los dos para ver en cuál obtiene mejores resultados. La diferencia principal entre los exámenes es el contenido y tipo de preguntas.  

El SAT

El SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) evalúa más el razonamiento y la aptitud. Está diseñado para determinar qué tanto han aprendido los estudiantes en la preparatoria. El SAT examina lectura de comprensión, escritura y matemáticas. 

El estudiante puede preferir tomar el SAT si: 

  • Trabaja despacio y se toma el tiempo para analizar las preguntas 
  • Lee mucho y tiene un vocabulario amplio  
  • Piensa “fuera de lo convencional”, usa pensamiento analítico 
  • Escribe bien. Aunque la sección del ensayo es opcional, la prueba incluye secciones de lectura y escritura. 

 

El ACT

El ACT (American College Testing) evalúa más el conocimiento de información en lugar de evaluar sus habilidades. El ACT examina las matemáticas y las ciencias además de lectura de  comprensión y escritura.  

El estudiante puede preferir el ACT si: 

  • Trabaja con rapidez 
  • Se destaca en matemáticas y en ciencias  
  • Prefiere ver las preguntas como las ve en los exámenes de la escuela 
  • Tiene dificultad para escribir ensayos. 

 

Recursos

Es importante que el estudiante pregunte a las universidades a las que desea asistir, si los exámenes del SAT y ACT son parte de los requisitos de admisión.

Información y recursos sobre el SAT

Información y recursos sobre el ACT 

 

Escrito por Delia P.

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Discussion guide and further reading for Ross Gay's The Book of Delights, Everybody Reads 2021

  1. Ross Gay has written both poems and essays. What are the different approaches an author might take in considering how to capture their thoughts?  Why might one idea make a better essay than a poem?
  2. View or listen to Ross Gay reading a poem or essay. Consider how the author’s experience as a poet informs his writing of essays; how does hearing the pieces read aloud by the author change your experience of the reading? If you listened to the audiobook, what did you like about Ross Gay’s narration?
  3. Consider how slam poetry, music and hip hop influences might show up in both the written language and Gay’s reading aloud from The Book of Delights. 
  4. In chapter 71,  Gay returns to the subject of sta
    tues armed with guns that he first mentions in chapter 9. Over the summer of 2020, statues in public spaces were the focus of controversy. What do you think of Gay’s assertion that all new statues should have in their hands “flowers, or shovels, or babies, or seedlings…”?
  5. Gay often uses a direct, conversational writing style. Why do you think he employs this style? How does it make you feel when the writer addresses you directly? 
  6. “I’m trying to remember the last day I haven’t been reminded of the inconceivable violence black people have endured in this country.” (p. 16) Discuss Gay’s ability to overlap themes of systemic racism, delight and kindness, loss and sorrow, often in the space of one essay.
  7. Ross Gay often finds delight in the smallest of objects: a flower thriving in a sidewalk crack, or two people sharing the work of carrying a bag. How does attention to these small details add to Gay’s overall themes? 
  8. What role does humor and tragedy play in Ross Gay’s observations. How does he juxtapose the two for greater effect?
  9. One interviewer pointed out that the essays in The Book of Delights often feel like journal entries. As a reader, how did you feel about the personal tone of the writing? Would you have enjoyed the book more or less if the writing adhered to a more traditional essay format?
  10. Gay seems to take pleasure in ritual or routine (one example being the journaling exercise about "delight" which led to the book). What are some rituals that bring joy to your life? 
  11. Even though The Book of Delights isn't poetry, Gay is a poet and the writing is very poetic. Who is another poet (or writer, or speaker, or singer, or rapper) whose words bring you delight?In Chapter 38 Ross mentions an interaction with a flight attendant calling him “Baby.” Have you had delightful interactions with strangers? What made it special?

Assignment: Find something that delights you and share it with a friend or loved one. Bonus points: take a photo of the delight and post it to social media, using the tags #DailyDelight #EverybodyReads #RossGay @MultCoLib (Twitter and Facebook) @multnomahcountylibrary (Instagram) @PDXLibraryLove @LiteraryArts 

Alison K. | Mon, Feb 01, 2021
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Spanish Beginning Readers Collection reorganized

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Books for beginners are scattered on a table in the foreground. Yellow, blue, red and green bags hang in the background under a shelf. More books are stored on that shelf.

The library has reorganized its entire collection of Spanish leveled readers for students learning to read. There are now four distinct reading levels: Comenzando (Beginning), Desarrollando habilidades (Developing Skills), Leyendo más (Reading More) y Por mi cuenta (On My Own).

The goal of this reorganization was to help families find books that better matched their children’s reading levels. This goal is meant to improve the library experience for children and their parents, and to help children become successful readers.

The levels purposefully do not have corresponding numbers, to discourage correlation between reading level and grade level. 
Each level is categorized in its own color. Click on the links to see books for each level:

Look for the corresponding color label on the spine of each book. 

Bienvenidos a la Lectura and CTIAM (STEAM) bags

Four youth holding book bags in the library. Their shirts and the bags have a logo that says "Bienvenidos a la Lectura". Each bag is a different color: purple, green, yellow, red and blue.
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Similarly, we have organized Bienvenidos a la Lectura (Welcome to Reading) bags by reading levels and themes. Each bag contains 5 books and an information sheet for children and their families to enjoy reading.

The bags can be borrowed like any other library material.

Yellow bags - Comenzando
Blue bags - Desarrollando habilidades
Red bags - Leyendo más
Green bags - Por mi cuenta

We also invite you to explore the CTIAM (STEAM) bags that include books related to science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics as indicated by the acronym CTIAM (ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería, arte y matemáticas).

Made possible by gifts to The Library Foundation.

Introducing videos about the Spanish Beginning Readers Collection

Presentando videos acerca de los libros para lectores principiantes

Watch this and the other videos in Spanish in the playlist to learn more about how you can use the Spanish Beginning Readers Collection with your family.

 

Aprender en casa | Thu, Jan 28, 2021
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Niveles de lectura de libros para lectores principiantes

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Libros para principiantes están esparcidos sobre una mesa en el primer plano. Unas bolsas de los colores amarillos, azules, rojos y verdes cuelgan en el fondo debajo de un estante. Más libros están almacenados en ese estante.

La biblioteca ha reorganizado la colección de libros para lectores principiantes en cuatro niveles de complejidad. Los niveles son: Comenzando, Desarrollando habilidades, Leyendo más y Por mi cuenta.

Esta reorganización de libros se hizo con la finalidad de facilitar la búsqueda de libros por nivel, así como para mejorar la experiencia de los niños y sus padres en la biblioteca y para que los niños lleguen a ser lectores exitosos.

Los niveles de lectura están representados por color en lugar de ser por número para evitar la comparación entre el grado y el nivel de lectura. Haga clic en los enlaces para ver los libros de cada nivel:

Encontrará la etiqueta correspondiente en el lomo de cada libro.

Bolsitas de Bienvenidos a la Lectura y CTIAM

Cuatro jóvenes con bolsas de libros en mano en la biblioteca. Sus camisas y las bolsas tienen un logo que dice "Bienvenidos a la Lectura." Cada bolsa es de un color diferente: lila, verde, amarillo, rojo y azul.

Igualmente hemos creado bolsitas de libros por niveles de lectura y por temas. Cada bolsita contiene 5 libros y una hoja informativa para que los niños y sus familias disfruten de la lectura.

Las bolsitas se prestan como cualquier material de la biblioteca.

Los invitamos a explorar las Bolsitas de CTIAM que incluyen libros relacionados con la ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería, arte y matemáticas como lo indica la sigla CTIAM.

Este programa es posible por los regalos dados a La Fundación de la Biblioteca.

Presentando videos acerca de los libros para lectores principiantes

Presentando videos acerca de los libros para lectores principiantes

Vea este y los otros videos en la lista de reproducción para aprender más sobre cómo puede usar la colección de libros para lectores principiantes con su familia.

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Free virtual workshops for job seekers from WorkSource Oregon

WorkSource Oregon offers free virtual workshops for job seekers. See the workshop descriptions below and when you are ready, click here to register.

The workshops cover the following topics:

Interviews – Are you landing interviews, but not your dream job? Are situational questions keeping you up at night? Let us help answer all these and more. 

Virtual Interviews - Are you ready to take on a virtual interview? If not, let us help you build skill and confidence for your next virtual interview. 

Soft Skills - What is a soft skill and why it is important in finding, and keeping, a great job? In this workshop, we will introduce soft skills, as well as help you discover which soft skills are your strengths. 

Resumes - Learn techniques and strategies to create, or refurbish, your resume for industry specific, job tailored, and unique-to-you uses. 

Networking - Branding, an elevator speech and LinkedIn—how will they support your job search? Let us help you discover and navigate the new, virtual networking environment, while reinforcing your in-person networking skills. 

Successful State Applications - Are you interested in applying to jobs with the State of Oregon? Review how to research State of Oregon job announcements, agencies and job classifications. Discover how to tailor your resume to the job description, all while networking with live State Agents.

WorkSource Oregon ofrece los siguientes talleres virtuales para quienes buscan trabajo y para quienes están considerando cambiar de trabajo. Se llevan a cabo cada semana al mismo día y a la misma hora durante todo el mes.

Registrese

Entrevistas - ¿Está consiguiendo entrevistas, pero no el trabajo de sus sueños? ¿Las preguntas situacionales lo mantienen despierto por la noche? ¿Cómo responde a una pregunta sobre su último empleador si lo despidieron? Ayudemos a responder a todos estos y más. 

Entrevistas virtuales - ¿Está listo para realizar una entrevista virtual? ¿Su iluminación, vestimenta, fondo, voz y tono son ideales para el escenario virtual? ¿Sabes lo que es grabar previamente las preguntas de tu entrevista? ¿Eres experto en moverse en un espacio virtual? De lo contrario, permítanos ayudarlo a desarrollar habilidades y confianza para su próxima entrevista virtual. 

Habilidades blandas - Se ha dicho: "Lo contratan por sus habilidades básicas y lo despiden por sus habilidades blandas," pero ¿qué es una habilidad blanda y por qué es importante para encontrar y mantener un gran trabajo? En este taller, presentaremos las habilidades blandas y le ayudaremos a descubrir qué habilidades blandas son sus fortalezas. 

Currículums - Aprenda técnicas y estrategias para crear o renovar su currículum para usos específicos de la industria, personalizados para el trabajo y exclusivos para usted. Descubre trucos que atraen la atención de los equipos de contratación. ¡Comprenda cómo pasar el sistema de seguimiento de candidatos del robot a los ojos humanos y más! 

Redes - Marca, un discurso de ascensor y LinkedIn: ¿cómo respaldarán su búsqueda de trabajo? Permítanos ayudarlo a descubrir y navegar por el nuevo entorno de redes virtuales, mientras refuerza sus habilidades de redes en persona. 

Tara N. | Thu, Jan 07, 2021
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