Activity Details
Title: Nevada Career Explorer Database
Narrative: The Nevada Career Explorer links various education and training providers and accelerates learning approaches with modularized courses, prior learning assessments and helping patrons integrate their basic skills to cut the time it takes to help workers explore career pathways and prepare for careers.
Also, coordinated career navigation services help patrons access career guidance and financial, academic and personal support to help them complete studies and find a job. Through acquisition of this content all Nevada public libraries can offer education in soft skills, offer small groups of job seekers to meet regularly to share experiences and contacts – benefitting from peer support, can provide patron support filling out applications and resumes and find out about training and career opportunities. Further libraries can host job readiness events, curate collections and merchandise information kiosks throughout the library regarding priority occupations in Nevada, and share news about new Nevada industries.
A total of 20,909 Nevadans accessed the Nevada Career Explorer and 8,100 new accounts were created. 132 individuals accessed formal training sessions.
Intent: Improve users' ability to use resources and apply information for employment support.
Activity: Content
Mode: Acquisition
Format: Digital
Quantity
Number of hardware acquired: 0
Number of software acquired: 0
Number of licensed databases acquired: 1
Number of print materials (books & government documents) acquired: 0
Number of electronic materials acquired: 0
Number of audio/visual units (audio discs, talking books, other recordings) acquired: 0
Partner Information
Organization Type of Partner Organization(s):
Libraries: Yes
Historical Societies or Organizations: No
Museums: No
Archives: No
Cultural Heritage Organization Multi-type: No
Preschools: No
Schools: No
Adult Education: No
Human Service Organizations: No
Other: No
Legal Type of Partner Organization(s):
Federal Government: No
State Government: No
Local Government (excluding school districts): No
School District: No
Non-Profit: No
Private Sector: No
Tribe/Native Hawaiian Organization: No
Beneficiaries
Is the activity directed at the library workforce: No
For a targeted group or for the general population: General
Locale
Is the activity state-wide: Yes
Specific Locations: No
Library Types
Public Libraries: 21
Academic Libraries: 0
SLAA: 1
Consortia: 0
Special Libraries: 0
School Libraries: 0
Other: 0
Activity Details
Title: Nevada Career Explorer Project, Phase 2: Expansion to Northern Nevada
Narrative: Beginning in 2017 services provided by the Southern Nevada Workforce Connections were co-located at ten (10) of the 25 public libraries in the region. During that time NSLAPR’s library development work included using Library Services Technology Act funds to provide the career information database, Headed2 (aka Nevada Career Explorer), as a linchpin tool to the pilot. This added value to this co location partnership and better support public libraries’ role in facilitating workforce development within their communities, in helping librarians understand the broad industry mix of the regional economy and related critical occupations (supply and demand) and advanced the “big idea” of the first of its kind in the nation demonstration project being deployed in southern Nevada.
Libraries included in phase 2: Beatty, Carson City, Churchill County, Elko-Lander-Eureka Counties, Esmeralda County, Humboldt County, Lincoln, Lyon, Mineral County
The second phase of this project provided the Nevada Career Explorer to all Nevada public libraries a similar solution to the previous seamless programs and services set up in Southern Nevada. The Nevada Career Explorer includes career information, education, training, and supportive services to help librarians connect jobseekers with employment opportunities. For job-seekers using a public library card as the key identifier, access to the Headed2 career information database, its software services and research is made available statewide. This promotes quality career guidance services that can lead citizens toward opportunities for quality, middle-class employment.
Fourteen libraries were included in phase 2. Libray Planning and Development staff held frequent consultations/check-ins with phase 2 staff to check for understanding and answer questions.
Intent: Improve users' ability to use resources and apply information for employment support.
Activity: Instruction
Mode: Consultation/drop-in/referral
Format: Combined in-person & virtual
Quantity
Total number of consultation/reference transactions: 168
Average number of consultation/reference transactions per month: 12
Partner Information
Organization Type of Partner Organization(s):
Libraries: Yes
Historical Societies or Organizations: No
Museums: No
Archives: No
Cultural Heritage Organization Multi-type: No
Preschools: No
Schools: No
Adult Education: No
Human Service Organizations: No
Other: No
Legal Type of Partner Organization(s):
Federal Government: No
State Government: No
Local Government (excluding school districts): No
School District: No
Non-Profit: No
Private Sector: No
Tribe/Native Hawaiian Organization: No
Beneficiaries
Is the activity directed at the library workforce: Yes
For a targeted group or for the general population: General
Locale
Is the activity state-wide: No
Specific Locations: Yes
Name: Beatty Library District
Address: 400 N. 4th St.
City: Beatty
State: NV
Zip: 89003
Name: Carson City Library
Address: 900 North Roop St.
City: Carson City
State: NV
Zip: 89701
Name: Churchill County Library
Address: 553 S. Maine St.
City: Fallon
State: NV
Zip: 89406
Name: Elko-Lander-Eureka County Library System
Address: 720 Court St.
City: Elko
State: NV
Zip: 89801
Name: Esmeralda County Libraries
Address: 10 MONTEZUMA WAY
City: SILVERPEAK
State: NV
Zip: 89047
Name: Humboldt County Library
Address: 85 East 5th St.
City: Winnemucca
State: NV
Zip: 89445
Name: Lincoln County Library
Address: 63 Main St.
City: Pioche
State: NV
Zip: 89043
Name: Lyon County Library
Address: 20 Nevin Way
City: Yerington
State: NV
Zip: 89447
Name: Mineral County Library
Address: 110 1st St.
City: Hawthorne
State: NV
Zip: 89415
Name: Nevada Library Cooperative
Address: 100 N. Stewart
City: Carson City
State: NV
Zip: 89701
Name: Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records
Address: 100 North Stewart Street
City: Carson City
State: NV
Zip: 89701
Name: Tonopah Library District
Address: 167 S. Central St.
City: Tonopah
State: NV
Zip: 89049
Name: Washoe County Library
Address: 301 S. Center St.
City: Reno
State: NV
Zip: 89501
Name: White Pine County Library
Address: 950 Campton St.
City: Ely
State: NV
Zip: 89301
Activity Details
Title: Workforce Dialysis Proof of Concept Project Plan
Narrative: During a two-day exploration and planning session between the College of Southern Nevada, the Nevada State Library, subject matter experts and industry partners it was determined how to advance a proof of concept project focused on leveraging customized and curated library resources. Specifically to measure:
1) The extent to which engagement with STEM virtual reality, 360 video and computational assessment modules embedded within a career information (SaaS) database (CID) affects patron career information literacy, and may advance the number of Nevadans seeking training for jobs in priority industries; and
2) When library professionals are part of workforce ecosystem that guides career exploration and planning, can Nevadans more readily understand career pathways that culminate in strategic personal career plans; and
3) Recognizing some learners may need to see, touch and do a few times before understanding a STEM skill or concept and others may have to see, touch and do many, many more times to understand the same STEM skill or concept, the planning session focused on understanding the value of the combined library resources to advance individualized, self-paced learning in STEM jobs and skills. This was a particular focus because science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) concepts are abstract. Essentially, the planning aimed at how to make the neighborhood library a self-paced, self-directed, immersive/3D learning center focused on Nevada’s priority industries and most in demand jobs; and
4) Solicit survey information from the project partners to determine if the program met their expectations and contributed to the goals of their agencies.
Intent: Improve users' ability to use resources and apply information for employment support.
Activity: Planning & Evaluation
Mode: Prospective
Format: In-house
Quantity
Number of evaluations and/or plans funded: 1
Number of funded evaluation and/or plans completed: 0
Partner Information
Organization Type of Partner Organization(s):
Libraries: No
Historical Societies or Organizations: No
Museums: No
Archives: No
Cultural Heritage Organization Multi-type: No
Preschools: No
Schools: No
Adult Education: No
Human Service Organizations: No
Other: No
Legal Type of Partner Organization(s):
Federal Government: No
State Government: No
Local Government (excluding school districts): No
School District: No
Non-Profit: No
Private Sector: No
Tribe/Native Hawaiian Organization: No
Beneficiaries
Is the activity directed at the library workforce: No
For a targeted group or for the general population: General
Locale
Is the activity state-wide: Yes
Specific Locations: No
Library Types
Public Libraries: 0
Academic Libraries: 1
SLAA: 1
Consortia: 0
Special Libraries: 0
School Libraries: 0
Other: 1
Activity Details
Title: Workforce Conference Presentations
Narrative: During the American Library Association annual meeting and the National Association of Workforce Investment Boards' annual meeting, information about library resources that combine the Nevada Career Explorer (CIS, a SaaS), computational thinking instruction, 360 video and virtual reality STEM content was presented. Audiences learned how individuals can explore industry sectors and career pathways at the library. Through a specific example project with the College of Southern Nevada, workforce development professionals learned how virtual reality (VR) offers cost-effective immersive experiences for people to explore health-care career opportunities. The information sessions allowed audiences to imagine experiencing the daily routines of a dialysis technician by stepping inside a VR dialysis lab to understand the day in the life of staff and patients. The inclusion of immersive learning to accurately convey the STEM skills requirements needed and connect with workforce training provider(s) was considered an effective and powerful method of career exploration.
Also from showing how custom “Promoted Pathways” curriculum can be added to the CIS to promote targeted STEM industries and occupations, the CSN proof of concept project demonstrated how career seekers can explore the Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technician occupations, understand related labor market skill requirements and how to connect directly to training/certifications.
Leveraging emerging technology and library services, workforce development professionals learned about the importance of advancing career literacy through shoring up links between education, employment and career knowledge in a seamless experience amplified by 3D tools.
Intent: Improve users' ability to use resources and apply information for employment support.
Activity: Instruction
Mode: Presentation/performance
Format: In-person
Quantity
Presentation/performance length (minutes): 90
Number of presentations/performances administered: 2
Average number in attendance per session: 75
Partner Information
Organization Type of Partner Organization(s):
Libraries: No
Historical Societies or Organizations: No
Museums: No
Archives: No
Cultural Heritage Organization Multi-type: No
Preschools: No
Schools: No
Adult Education: No
Human Service Organizations: No
Other: No
Legal Type of Partner Organization(s):
Federal Government: No
State Government: No
Local Government (excluding school districts): No
School District: No
Non-Profit: No
Private Sector: No
Tribe/Native Hawaiian Organization: No
Beneficiaries
Is the activity directed at the library workforce: Yes
For a targeted group or for the general population: General
Locale
Is the activity state-wide: No
Specific Locations: Yes
Name: Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records
Address: 100 North Stewart Street
City: Carson City
State: NV
Zip: 89701
