ALISE Webinar | How Do You Teach Soft Skills: Preparing Our Graduates for What Employers Want
Wednesday, March 11, 2020, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT
Category: Webinar
How Do You Teach Soft Skills: Preparing Our Graduates for What Employers WantPresented By:Laura Saunders, Associate Professor at Simmons University School of Library and Information Science Moderated By:Monica Colon-Aguirre, Assistant Professor at East Carolina University Presentation Description:Research repeatedly shows that soft skills like interpersonal and communication skills, teamwork, adaptability/flexibility, and customer service are among the top requirements for traditional and nontraditional LIS jobs. But how do we teach these personal and interpersonal skills? Can we teach them? This webinar will explore specific ideas for direct instruction and assessment of soft skills in LIS programs, including both on-the-ground and online classrooms. Presenter Bio:
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