Why Aren’t They Calling? (2002)
ABC CANADA
Summary of results from the national study Nonparticipation in Literacy and Upgrading Programs. The study looked at these points, among others : How many people have thought about taking upgrading since leaving school early? Are they aware of local programs? Does level of education relate to perceived need for improvement?
Cost : $2.50
Contact: ABC CANADA, 1450 Don Mills Road, Don Mills ON M3B 2X7
Tel. (416) 442-2998 or 1-800-303-100 Fax (416) 442-2987
abc@corporate.southam.ca  www.abc-canada.org

Workability Handbook (1996)
Alberta Learning
Lists 32 factors that employers and contract managers look for in workers : namely, attitudes and aptitudes a person needs to find and keep work. These are broken down into four groups: Workability Attitudes; Workability Universal Skills; Work Know-How; Work Search Strategies. For each factor there is a checklist of the specific skills that make up that factor.
Contact: Learning Resources Centre, Alberta Learning, 12360 - 142 Street, NW Edmonton AB T5L 4X9
Tel. (780) 427-5775 Fax (780) 422-9750
lrccustserv@gov.ab.ca  www.learning.gov.ab.ca/pubstats/

How To Kit
NWT Literacy Council
Provides tips and ideas for running local writing contests and ways you can promote and celebrate local writers. Developed with the theme of NWT Literacy Week, which takes place every year in October. Available online in pdf format, at : www.nwt.literacy.ca/famlit/howtokit/menu.htm
Contact: NWT Literacy Council, Box 761, 5122 - 48th Street, Yellowknife, NT X1A 2N6
Tel. (867) 873-9262   Fax (867) 873-2176
info@nwtliteracy.ca   www.nwt.literacy.ca/index.htm

Youth and Literacy Partnership Models (2002)
by Anne Marie Curtin for Literacy Link South Central (LLSC)
Resulted from a need to create clear written materials for youth (16 to 24 years of age) and youth service providers. Discusses the elements of developing partnerships, especially those relating to youth services and literacy services. Available online at : www.nald.ca/fulltext/youthlit/cover.htm
Contact: LLSC, 213 Consortium Court, London ON N6E 2S8
Tel. (519) 681-7307 Fax (519) 681-7310
literacylink@bellnet.ca   www.llsc.on.ca/

National Literacy Action Agenda - Discussion Guide and Workbook (2002)
Movement for Canadian Literacy (MCL)
MCL invites input from the literacy field so they can create the National Literacy Action Agenda strategy by referring to the Discussion Guide as they complete the workbook online or in hard copy. Available online at : www.literacy.ca/nlaa/
Contact: MCL, Suite 300 - 180 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa ON K2P 1P5
Tel. (613) 563-2464 Fax (613) 563-2504
mcl@literacy.ca   www.literacy.ca

First Words : A Journal of Family Literacy in New Brunswick 1997-2001 (2002)
Compiled by Literacy NB Inc.
The product of contributions by individuals and groups throughout the province of New Brunswick who have a passionate commitment to family literacy. All have a common goal - the promotion of early childhood literacy - and this journal recognizes and celebrates the work that has been done in support of that goal. Available online at : www.anbi-lnbi.nb.ca/English/newslet/content.htm
Contact: LNBI, 250 King Street, PO Box 6000, Fredericton NB E3B 5H1
Tel. (506) 453-3298 Fax (506) 453-3300
www.anbi-lnbi.nb.ca/

More Writing Out Loud (2002)
by Deborah Morgan
A manual that.discusses the importance of and strategies for creating a safe environment so that reluctant writers feel ready to overcome their fears and take a risk. Also contains dozens of writing exercises and ideas collected from adult literacy educators, and stresses the importance of celebrating students’ writing through publishing and public readings.
Contact: Grass Roots Press, PO Box 52192, Edmonton AB T6G 2T5
Tel. 1-888-303-2313 Fax (780) 413-6582
grassrt@telusplanet.net www.literacyservices.com or writingoutloud.ca/

Preparing for Success: A Guide for Teaching Adult English Language Learners (2002)
by Brigitte Marshall
A resource text designed for teachers of adult English language learners at all levels. Includes classroom activities and instructional resources that help to ensure that all students will have the language skills necessary to thrive in employment.
Cost : $16.95 US
Contact: Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL), 4646-40th Street, NW Washington, DC 20016-1859, USA
Tel. (202) 362-0700 or 1-800-551-3709 Fax 1-888-700-3629
store@cal.org   www.cal.org/

Literacy Connections : Workshop Kit (2000)
Classroom Connections
Includes a workshop and video that invite teachers and schools to explore basic reading strategies with parents, children, and volunteer readers. Kit includes : Manual and Instructions for Workshop Leaders; Blackline Masters for handouts; Sample flyer promoting the workshop; Literacy Connections video.
Contact: Classroom Connections, 31 Cavell Avenue, Toronto M4K 1L5
Tel. 1-888-882-8865 Fax (416) 466-3104
info@classroomconnections.ca   www.classroomconnections.ca/

Adult learning and the challenges of the 21st century (1997)
UNESCO Institute for Education (UIE)
A series of 29 booklets documenting workshops held at the Fifth International Conference on Adult Education 1997. Some of the themes of the CONFINTEA V Thematic Booklets are : Adult Learning and the 21st Century; Ensuring Universal Rights to Literacy and Basic Education; Promoting the Empowerment of Women; Adult Learning and Groups with Special Needs.
Contact: UIE, UNESCO Headquarters, 7, Place de Fontenoy, 75352 Paris 07 SP, France
Fax (33) 1.45.68.56.24
uhpub@unesco.org   www.unesco.org
Available online at : www.unesco.org/education/uie/confintea/publications.html

Literacy Skills, Occupational Assignment and the Returns to Over- and Under-Education (2002)
by Daniel Boothy
A study that uses data from the International Adult Literacy Survey (IALS) to examine the relations between schooling, literacy and occupational assignment and to determine the extent to which returns to over- and under-education are in fact returns to literacy skills.
Contact: T. Scott Murray, Statistics Canada, Ottawa ON K1A 0T6
Tel. (613) 951-9035 or 1-800-263-1136  TDS 1-800-363-7629
infostats@statcan.ca   www.statcan.ca

Essential Skills and Success in Apprenticeship (2001)
by Lynda Fownes and Julian Evetts
Encourages us to ensure success for those in the apprenticeship system and to attract well-prepared candidates in the future - particularly in light of skills shortages. Also explores challenges and strategies around the essential skills needs of apprentices as they relate to such issues as entry standards, skills profiles, testing, and training delivery.
Contact: SkillPlan, 405-3701 Hastings Street, Burnaby BC V5C 2H6
Tel. (604) 436-1126 Fax (604) 436-1149
skillplan@telus.net   www.nald.ca/skill.htm

LiteracyNOW!, Newsletter
Centre for Education and Work (CEW)
Helps you understand research in literacy. Useful for literacy practitioners, tutors, working group members, and students. Each issue will be devoted to an issue in literacy and will bring you up-to-date information on research in literacy.
Contact: Robin Millar, CEW, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg MB R3B 2E9
Tel. (204) 786-9495 Fax (204) 783-2966
r.millar@uwinnipeg.ca   www.cewca.org/
Also available online at : www.cewca.org/literacynow.html