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12 self-confidence while developing computer literacy skills which will make them more employable, E. Expansion of the library's social service information services to include information about vocational training programs and related employment services, Currently the library is developing a social services information center, a social services directory and a Social Services Fair, These projects have brought us into contact with many agencies in the area which supply job-related and vocational services to disadvantaged populations, In FY 1989-90 we plan to expand the scope of our social services information service to include information about local vocational training programs and related employment services. This will involve obtaining and displaying brochures from these agencies as well as producing and distributing a bilingual guide to resources which can be helpful to those who are looking for work. The resource guide will provide addresses, phone numbers, applicant requirements, and brief descriptions of each program, Some of the programs that will be included in the guide are Gary Job Corps, the Texas Employment Commission, and the Private Industry Council, F. Provision of a resume writing and evaluation service to users of the library's Job Information Center, Students in our ESL classes often ask tutors for help in the preparation of resumes and the construction of cover letters. Tutors respond with informal suggestions. The library will develop a more structured response to this need, We wi 11 make the computer and appropriate software available for word processing and resume writing, On an appointment basis, the Project Coordinator will assist students in learning to use the computer for these purposes, He will also evaluate student resumes upon request. These services will help our clients develop professional resumes while developing computer skills, G, Provision of free seminars on how to use the library as a resource for finding employment and developing job search skills. The library currently has many materials which are helpful to the job seeker, These materials will be consolidated and expanded through the creation of the Job Information Center. The Project Coordinator will familiarize himself with these resources and provide at least six seminars designed to instruct clients on the use of the public library as a job information resource. These seminars will teach universal library skills which are transferable to public libraries everywhere. The Project Coordinator has already contacted the Employment