American Sign Language for Library Staff: Level 1 by Elisabeth Schmieg /Dassel Public Library

//American Sign Language for Library Staff: Level 1 by Elisabeth Schmieg /Dassel Public Library

American Sign Language for Library Staff: Level 1 by Elisabeth Schmieg /Dassel Public Library

I am currently taking American Sign Language for Library Staff through ALA with ASL interpreter, author, librarian, and teacher Kathy MacMillan. Last Spring I was able to take some classes with this teacher with a state-wide grant from MELSA and this class helps me learn more in a more in depth and well-rounded way about how to communicate better with our deaf library patrons. Already, I am feeling much more skilled at using finger-spelling and common ASL signs that can be used in the library. We will be going in depth and participating in either a virtual or in person event specifically for the deaf and I am excited and just a bit nervous about this, but know that it will really help my skills. I look forward to communicating better with my deaf patrons and also to helping to teach my story hour children some common ASL signs like colors and how to say hello.

2022-11-07T11:09:36-06:00Scholarship Reports|