A torrent of e-mails, faxes, memos, reports, contracts, and newsletters threatens to drown the typical new hire in a sea of paper and text. With simple methods for tackling an immense volume of content, this program helps students manage workplace reading tasks quickly and efficiently without overlooking important information. Featured tips show viewers how to stay focused, prioritize reading matter, and create a comfortable reading environment-while making the best use of tables of contents, indexes, sub-headings, and more.

Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on July 01, 2010. Learn360 is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.

Why is Reading Important? (3:06) -- Reading Environment. (3:26) -- Know the Purpose of Your Reading (1:24) -- Prioritize Reading (3:14) -- Scan Reading Material (1:12) -- Keep Reading (1:48) -- Take Notes (2:47) -- Practice (2:34).