MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. — The Baxter County Library has been recognized with a Spotlight Award from Libraries Lead with Digital Skills, an initiative of the American Library Association and Public Library Association.
The Baxter County Library was recognized for its implementation of a series of technology classes based on workforce readiness. The library used Google applications to teach members of the community skills that will assist them in joining or rejoining the workforce.
Spotlight Awardees are selected based on their demonstration of exceptional program implementation in the following categories: Sustainability, reach, community partnerships, staff training & development, outcomes, and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI).
To qualify for a Spotlight Award, after having integrated Grow with Google programs into events or ongoing workshops to address the needs of their communities, the Baxter County Library was able to implement their program within a 60-day window. This submission was judged on its alignment with PLA’s national priorities, which include transformation, leadership, advocacy and awareness, and equity, diversity, inclusion and social justice.
The $3,000 grants can be used by libraries to continue or expand services and programs related to workforce development.
