21st Century Skills in Libraries
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Monday, September 24th, 2012The Office of Information Technology Policy (OITP) in the American Library Association seeks comments on its digital literacy draft report. The Digital Literacy Task Force is asking library professionals to help them answer the question: what does “digital literacy” look like in a library context? The Task Force, spearheaded by the OITP, is seeking comments […]
Citizen Engagement in the Library
Friday, August 17th, 2012Last spring I listened to a presentation about ways to provide opportunities for citizens to come together for meaningful civil discourse. The speaker believes that libraries provide the ideal setting for such opportunities. I agree! If you would like to learn more about how you can host opportunities for civil discourse and citizen engagement in […]
RI librarians and Project Compass
Friday, May 18th, 2012Several Rhode Island librarians were among the 215 library staff members representing 45 states at the Project Compass National Convening in Washington, D.C., on April 25 and 26. Representing RI were: Lauren Miklovic, Library Program Specialist/State Data Coordinator, OLIS; Maryanne Berry, Information Services Librarian, Cranston Public Library; Joyce May, Adult Services Librarian, East Providence Public […]
Program help for hosting a Personal Digital Archiving Day
Thursday, May 10th, 2012The Library of Congress Digital Preservation section provides guidance for and resources about hosting a Personal Digital Archiving Day. The web site covers how to plan, organize, publicize, and run an event for the general public that can provide information about preserving digital files, photos, videos, e-mails, and social media accounts. It also contains a […]
Digital Literacy Public Forums
Tuesday, March 6th, 2012The digital divide between those who can get online and those who cannot has become a 21St century public policy issue. Broadband Rhode Island (BBRI), an initiative of the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation, has developed a Digital Literacy Program focused on increasing the adoption rate of those who do not know how to use […]
Social Media and Libraries
Friday, March 2nd, 2012Social media and Web 2.0 applications and tools are increasingly being used by U.S. libraries of all types. Social Media, Libraries, and Web 2.0: How American Libraries are Using New Tools for Public Relations and to Attract New Users was recently published by the South Carolina State Library. This report provides quantitative and qualitative data […]
Big Talk from Small Libraries Online Conference
Friday, February 3rd, 2012February 28 has lots of opportunities for learning. Not only can you attend the Convening Forums @ your library webinar, there is also a free, day long online forum for small libraries presented by our friends at the Nebraska Library Commission. I know Nebraska is a long way away, but go there virtually. There’s lots […]
Convening Forums @ your library webinar series
Thursday, February 2nd, 2012On February 28, the American Library Association Center for Civic Life kicks off a free four part webinar series on convening forums. Learn how to convene and moderate community discussions at your library in these monthly online sessions. Getting Started: An Introduction to Convening Forums @ your library, February 28, 2012, 4:00 – 5:00 pm […]
Smart Money Week @ your Library
Wednesday, October 5th, 2011Even in the best of times, everyone can learn something new about being smart with money! And libraries are natural places to facilitate lifelong learning in this arena! ALA and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago are partnering again for Money Smart Week @ your library, which will be held April 21-28, 2012. Libraries provide […]
Does your library foster civic engagement?
Wednesday, August 24th, 2011The ALA Center for Civic Life is mapping civic engagement activities in libraries and wants your help! The Center is interested in learning more about more about civic/community engagement activities in libraries. ALA urges librarians to complete the survey so the Center can use the data to map their civic activities, highlight the important work […]
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