Archive for June, 2015
Measuring Digital Literacy
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2015The Northstar Digital Literacy Project created an assessment that defines the basic skills needed to perform tasks on computers and online. The ability of adults to perform these tasks can be assessed through online, self-guided modules. Included are basic computer digital literacy standards and modules in eight main areas: Basic Computer Use, Internet, Windows Operating […]
Preservation Metrics Today
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2015Preservation Metrics Today: Heritage Health Information and Preservation Statistics A free Connecting to Collections Care webinar Date: June 11, 2015 Time: 2-3:30 EDT Now more than ever, data drives decisions: Which projects should be funded? Where is staff needed? What activities should take priority over others? How can you find the data to help when […]
Making Ebooks work in Libraries
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2015NISO will offer a virtual conference about ebooks and libraries on June 17, 2015. The Eternal To-Do List: Making Ebooks work in Libraries From scholarly monographs to textbooks, the range of e-book formats and use cases is rapidly expanding. Libraries are on the front lines of this issue, actively evolving their approach to offering e-books […]
Library Convening will Focus on Engaging Communities
Monday, June 1st, 2015The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) will hold its third stakeholder convening with library and archives professionals on Tuesday, June 2, from 9:00 a.m.- 4:45 p.m. PDT at the Los Angeles Public Library in Los Angeles, CA. The meeting will focus on community engagement and spotlight a range of IMLS-funded programs. Online participants […]