Librarians as Career Counselors?

See Amy Dougherty's commentary regarding librarians' expanded role as career counselors as library customers use services to seek employment and job training.

Tutor.com is not just Homework Help anymore!

The Fairfax Library Foundation is pleased to sponsor the expanded Tutor.com Learning Suite (formerly Tutor.com Live Homework Help®) from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., seven days a week. Tutors are available to communicate in either English or Spanish at the customer's preference.

There are now three distinct tutoring sections: Kindergarten - 12th Grade Student Center, College Center, and Adult Career Center. All have ProofPoint, which is access to a tutor who can review a written document live. Noteworthy additions include test preparation materials, such as standardized tests and the SAT for Kindergarten -12th Grade students. Job search, GED, resumes, citizenship and financial literacy assistance is available for college students and adults. Check it out!

Saving libraries

This news from New York City is all too familiar to library users throughout Fairfax County where usage continues to increase! Read the article from the Huffington Post.

Libraries are a lighthouse

Maria Morales beautifully states how libraries guide the way in this editorial from The Signal.

A Platinum Jubilee!

Fairfax Library Foundation proudly hosts A Platinum Jubilee!, celebrating 70 years (1939-2009) of Fairfax County Public Library service!

Don your party attire & join library lovers for a jubilant reception featuring the lively Jazz Ensemble led by Jim Carroll plus a full assortment of refreshments and delectable hors d’oeuvres.

Bidders will vie for the opportunity to:

golf at Congressional Country Club,
watch the Redskins from Club Seats,
enjoy an authentic Indian dinner,
experience a Tuscan themed dinner party,
relax on a spa vacation getaway,
and much more in silent & live auctions by Quinn’s Auction Galleries!
Learn more . . .

Tutor.com at the library!

The expanded Tutor.com program, inclusive of resume assistance and test preparation for high school equivalency and U.S. Citizenship examinations, are introduced on Comcast Local Edition by Lydia Patrick, Manager FCPL Internet Services. This popular service, available in English and Spanish, is free to all Fairfax County Public Library cardholders and sponsored in full by private contributions made to the Fairfax Library Foundation.