King Library Events: May 6 - May 12, 2007.

Monday, May 7, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Rooms 225/229, 2nd Floor
International Human Trafficking in a Globalized World: Strategies for Social Workers
Topics include: Information and social work policies & practice about International Human Trafficking, Awareness of Human Trafficking policy in the United States, Identifying trafficking victims/ survivors & providing resources, and Strategies for developing appropriate trans cultural competency for Social Work with children & women who are Human Trafficking victims/ survivors. For additional information contact: Jeff Paul at (408) 808-2645 or (408) 808-2636.

Tuesday, May 8, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Rooms 255/257, 2nd Floor
Student and Public Forum on Reparations
Speaker: Mrs. Marie Davis, NAACP California State Chair on Reparations. Anyone interested in House Bill HR40 on Congress forming a committee to discuss an apology to and possible reparations for African Americans for 250 years of Slavery. For any additional information contact Dr. Mary Lynn Wilson at (408) 924-5509.

Tuesday, May 8, 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Computer Lab 125, 1st Floor
Resume Writing Workshop Part I
Create a resume that stands out and captures the attention of employers! Learn the art and etiquette of the interview. On May 8, learn to market yourself and develop a resume that matches the job requirements. On May 15, learn the basic components of what to do before, during, and after the interview. Registration required. Call the General Collections Department at (408) 808-2397 to register.

Wednesday, May 9, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Computer Lab 125, 1st Floor
Introduction to Microsoft Word
Learn the basics of Microsoft Word, such as creating and editing a document, formatting fonts and paragraphs, using templates, and inserting pictures. Prerequisites: Basic computer skills: using the mouse, keyboard, and applications. Registration required. For more information and to register call (408) 808-2397.

Wednesday, May 9, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Room 229A, 2nd Floor
Poetry Café
For poets and poetry lovers. The library is inviting poets, both published and non-published, to share their poetry. Come read, listen and enjoy. All ages are welcome. For information call (408) 808-2397.

Thursday, May 10, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Rooms 225/229, 2nd Floor
Kim Addonizio Reads from Her Poetry
A passionate poet, fiction writer and teacher, Kim Addonizio has authored four collections of poetry, most recently, What Is This Thing Called Love. Her book of poems, Tell Me, was a finalist for the 2000 National Book Award. Her first novel, Little Beauties, was published in 2005. Ms. Addonizio has been honored with a Guggenheim fellowship, two fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, a Pushcart Prize and a Commonwealth Club Poetry Medal. Co-sponsored by Poetry Center San Jose and Friends of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library. Presented by General Collections. For information call (408) 808-2397.

Friday, May 11, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Room 255/257, 2nd Floor
San Jose State UPC Spring Speaker Series 2007
Join us for the third annual Spring Speaker Series put on by the San Jose State Urban Planning Coalition. Featuring: Al Savay "Applying Smart Growth Principles: Row Houses in Mountain View" For more information, please e-mail Brandi de Garmeaux at upcresponse@yahoo.com

Saturday, May 12, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Computer Lab 125, 1st Floor
POWER UP Your Internet Skills
In this workshop, you will learn how to distinguish between a subject directory and a search engine - and when to use which. You will explore the many and varied databases you can access from the library - or home. You will find out about safety on the Internet and discover the wealth of information available from the library's homepage. Prerequisite: Basic computer skills, including knowing how to use the mouse. Registration required. For information call (408) 808-2397.