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J. Heldrich  \nCenter for Workforce Development  \nPublic Libraries:  \nA Community’s Connection for Career Services  \nStephanie Holcomb  \nAmy Dunford  \nFopefoluwa Idowu  \nSeptember 2019  \nAcknowledgments  \nThe authors of this report are Stephanie Holcomb, Amy Dunford, and Fopefoluwa Idowu. Kathy Krepcio and Sean Simone provided guidance and oversight during the course of the research. Editorial and graphic design assistance was provided by Robb C. Sewell.  \nThe authors would like to thank the following individuals who provided valuable feedback on the scope of this study and offered significant insight and feedback on the findings. Many thanks to Larra Clark (American Library Association-Public Library Association), Andrea Simzak Levandowski (New Jersey State Library), Lisa Shaw (Maine State Library), and Tammy Westergard (Nevada State Library) .  \nThis report was funded through support from the John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development’s Academic Excellence Fund. The research results and recommendations expressed in this document are those of the authors. The authors accept sole responsibility for any errors or omissions in this report.  \nAbout the Heldrich Center  \nThe John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers University is a university-based organization devoted to transforming the workforce development system at the local, state, and federal levels. The center, located within the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, providesan independent source of analysis for reform and innovation in policy-making and employs cutting-edge research and evaluation methods to identify best practices in workforce development, education, and employment policy. It is also engaged in significant partnerships with the private sector, workforce organizations, and educational institutions to design effective educational and training programs. It is deeply committed to assisting job seekers and workers attain the information, education, and skills training they need to move up the economic ladder.  \nAs captured in its slogan,“Solutions at Work,” the Heldrich Center is guided by a commitment to translate the strongest research and analysis into practices and programs that companies, community-based organizations, philanthropy, and government officials can use to strengthen their workforce and workforce readiness programs, create jobs, and remain competitive. The center’s work strives to build an efficient labor market that matches workers’ skills and knowledge with the evolving demands of employers. The center’s projects are grounded in a core set of research priorities:  \n• Disability Employment  \n• Education and Training  \n• Unemployment and Reemployment  \n• U.S. Labor Market and Industry  \n• Workforce Policy and Practice  \n• Work Trends Surveys  \n[Learn more: www.heldrich.rutgers.edu](Learn more: www.heldrich.rutgers.edu)  \nContents  \nExecutive Summary ............................................................................................................................ iii  \nIntroduction and Background ............................................................................................................. 1  \nIntroduction .................................................................................................................................... 1  \nBackground...................................................................................................................................... 2  \nMethodology .......................................................................................................................................... 3  \nFindings .................................................................................................................................................. 7  \nWhat is the Role of Libraries in Providing Career Services? .................................................... 7  \nWhat are the Characteristics of Libraries that Enable them ","cbCairNxOHAuCUbj","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairNxOHAuCUbj","pdf",1028814,35,"English","# Executive Summary\n# Introduction and Background\n## Introduction\n## Background\n# Methodology\n# Findings\n## What is the Role of Libraries in Providing Career Services?\n## What are the Characteristics of Libraries that Enable them to Provide Career Services?\n## How Do Libraries Partner with Other Stakeholders to Provide Career Services?\n## What are Challenges that Librarians Face in Providing Career Services?\n## Do Libraries Collect Data on their Career Services?\n# Conclusion\n# References\n# Appendix A. Methodology\n# Appendix B. Interview Questions\n# Appendix C. Survey Topline","[{\"question\":\"这项研究的目的是什么？\",\"answer\":\"研究旨在梳理美国各地公共图书馆在多大程度上提供职业服务的情况，包括简历与求职信支持、求职申请协助、面试准备、培训以及转介至美国就业中心等相关服务。\"},{\"question\":\"研究采用了哪些方法来回答研究问题？\",\"answer\":\"研究使用三种策略：文献综述并从图书馆网站收集数据、对州图书馆工作人员进行全国性调查（包含开放式回答）、以及对地方图书馆工作人员开展结构化电话访谈。\"},{\"question\":\"研究关注公共图书馆提供职业服务的哪些关键方面？\",\"answer\":\"研究重点包括图书馆在提供职业服务中的作用、能够实现职业服务的特征、与其他利益相关方的合作方式、图书馆员在提供职业服务时面临的挑战，以及图书馆是否会对其职业服务收集数据。\"}]","Public Libraries: A Community’s Connection for Career Services - Research Report | PDF",1792051322,88]