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Virtual National Conversation Series on Digital Literacy and Libraries
By admin | October 18, 2012
On November 14, 2012 ALA’s Office for Information Technology Policy (OITP) and its Digital Literacy Task Force will host a conversation where we explore the role of libraries in supporting and deepening digital literacy skills development for students, the general public and colleagues in other professions. The session will be moderated by OITP Fellow Renee Hobbs, who is also the Founding Director of the University of Rhode Island’s Harrington School of Communication and Media and Acting Director of URI’s Graduate School of Library and Information Studies.
Join the conversation virtually on November 14, 2012 at 7 p.m. EST for Creating a Culture of Learning: How Librarians Keep up with Digital Media and Technology where speakers look at the dramatic shifts in formal and informal learning and civic engagement. Because of the rapidly changing technology landscape, every information professional must be prepared to ensure meaningful access and skills development to our communities so all may fully participate in the digital age.
But how do librarians keep up with the continual stream of new advancements in digital media and technology? A culture of learning helps information professionals stay ahead of or on the learning curve with our students and patrons as new devices, software and Internet-enabled services emerge.
In this Google Hangout, you’ll hear from participants who are exploring how to keep up with new technology tools and digital and media literacy competencies. We’ll discuss:
- How do we motivate and support library staff in staying current with fast-changing digital technologies?
- What are the perceived obstacles that interfere with the continuing education process?
- What resources or continuous learning models already are available to the profession, and what are their pros/cons?
This series is intended to create a forum for discussing key issues and developing a vision for continued library leadership in the digital literacy sphere.
Please RSVP for one or both conversations at alawash@alawash.org. We also welcome comments or questions prior to each conversation. Please use “digital literacy” as the subject line.
Curious about using the Google Hangout platform for a virtual meeting? You can learn and participate by watching live-streaming of the conversation on YouTube and chatting with other viewers. You also can continue the conversation through Twitter using the hash tag #digilit12. Your questions and comments will be submitted to panelists throughout the program.
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