Working: Librarian Jessamyn West on Teaching Computer Skills in Rural Vermont
b'This week, host June Thomas talks to Jessamyn West, a librarian in rural Vermont who\\u2019s working to improve computer literacy and access to library services in her community. In the interview, Jessamyn explains her process for helping people to learn basic computer skills, like building a resume, setting up an online dating profile, or learning how to use a mouse. She also talks about her broader mission to make sure technology is intuitive and accessible to everyone who needs it.\\xa0\\nAfter the interview, June and co-host Isaac Butler discuss mantras and understanding your strengths and weaknesses.\\xa0\\nIn the exclusive Slate Plus segment, Jessamyn talks about her experience editing Wikipedia pages.\\xa0\\nSend your questions about creativity and any other feedback to working@slate.com or give us a call at (304) 933-9675.\\nPodcast production by Cameron Drews.\\nIf you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Big Mood, Little Mood\\u2014and you\\u2019ll be supporting the work we do here on Working. Sign up now at slate.com/workingplus.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'