May 25 Update: This webinar has been postponed until a later date. Please watch for announcements in the coming weeks for the new date and time.
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USCIS Webinar on Enhancing Services for Adult Immigrant Learners
USCIS-IMLS webinar scheduled for May 27
Washington, DC—The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will hold another in their series of free webinars for public librarians about immigration and U.S. citizenship topics.
The agencies invite you to learn more about resources available to immigrant-serving organizations and adult education programs. Representatives from the USCIS Office of Citizenship will provide an overview of how libraries can expand and enhance adult citizenship education services and obtain free materials to display.
It is not necessary to have participated in previous USCIS-IMLS webinars to participate in this session.
Webinar Title: Bridges to Citizenship: Connecting Classrooms and Libraries to Expand and Enhance Services for Adult Immigrant Learners
Date and Time: Wednesday, May 27, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT
Webinar Link and Conference line: See upcoming webinars atwww.imls.gov/resources/webinars.aspx for access information. You do not need to register in advance, but we recommend you check your system compatibility in advance of the webinar.
This series was developed as part of a partnership between IMLS and USCIS to ensure that librarians have the necessary tools and knowledge to refer their patrons to accurate and reliable sources of information on immigration-related topics. To find out more about the partnership and the webinar series, visit the Serving New Americans page of the IMLS website or on the USCIS website. You canalso sign up for email updates from USCIS.
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