tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137713.post5355737333291595032..comments2024-03-19T16:26:45.863-04:00Comments on Digitization 101: Jill's alternate to the 2015 Beloit College Mindset ListJill Hurst-Wahlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16355882159165026398noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137713.post-66579183629389449642011-08-25T11:47:54.829-04:002011-08-25T11:47:54.829-04:00"They don't remember Hong Kong as being a..."They don't remember Hong Kong as being a separate country from China. (Britain turn it over to China in 1997.)"<br /><br />Now, now. I am sure there could have been LOTS of 4-year olds with a keen interest in global politics. Sort of modeled after Alex P. Keaton from Family Ties...what? They don't know what Family Ties was either? Oh. I am old.<br /><br />Actually, I really appreciate this list and your time in making it. Also, I totally agree with your point on employment. I worry that by the time that students entering now get out we might be looking at an employment situation for this generation similar to many around the world. Already they are facing the worst job market in a very long time (see "Outlook Is Bleak Even for Recent College Graduates - NYTimes.com" http://bit.ly/psW9EQ).<br /><br />Of course, this gives us more info that we can use in our library work. This is especially true in academic and public settings. As much as possible, tie workshops and such to the skills that employers are seeking. Collect and promote materials that deal with entrepreneurship in the disciplines your library covers. Make sure that you have a great relationship with your career office or the local job service or even unemployment office.<br /><br />Thanks for doing this Jill!Chrishttp://www.ilr.cornell.edu/librarynoreply@blogger.com