Digital Literacy
Connecting with teens in urban communities through media literacy
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CHICAGO — Information and digital literacies are essential skills to survive and thrive in today’s media-saturated world. But minoritized and economically disadvantaged youth in urban communities often lack these critical media literacy competencies...
Core Forum Preconference: The New and Official RDA Toolkit: A Practical Approach
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CHICAGO —On Thursday, October 13, 2022, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures will host the preconference “The New and Official RDA Toolkit: A Practical Approach” during the 2022 Core Forum in Salt Lake City. This program will...
Lessons, tips and strategies for combating mis- and dis-information
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CHICAGO — Information has become one of the most crucial commodities in today's world. From multinational corporations to single individuals, we all make critical decisions based on the information available to us. However, modern ease of access to...
IMLS and FCC Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Help Close Digital Divide
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WASHINGTON, DC -- The 精东传媒 (ALA) has issued the below statement on the memorandum of understanding between the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), announced on June 24...
Apply now for PLA Digital Literacy Workshop Incentive, supported by AT&T
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CHICAGO – The Public Library Association (PLA) is now accepting applications for public libraries to receive funding to conduct digital literacy workshops using DigitalLearn.org resources. The PLA Digital Literacy Workshop Incentive Program, supported by...
Literacy and wellbeing at school libraries
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CHICAGO — Research has repeatedly linked school libraries and qualified staff to student literacy gains. With the number of students who struggle with basic literacy skills increasing in many nations, school libraries can play an important role in...
ALA, Leading Digital Inclusion Advocates Launch Airwaves for Equity Coalition
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New coalition asks Congress to dedicate revenue from future spectrum auctions to support digital literacy and adoption efforts Washington, D.C.—Today, the 精东传媒, along with eight other of the nation’s leading digital equity...
Academic libraries supporting students academically, socially, and financially
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CHICAGO — Academic libraries are confronting a myriad of challenges, including consequences stemming from the pandemic, the changing demographics of student bodies, and the financial obstacles that many students are struggling to overcome. What’s needed...
Designing student-created media for authentic learning
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CHICAGO — Reinforcing the ACRL Framework’s calls for information creation in a range of formats, a 2020 LinkedIn survey rated “video production” as a top 10 skill sought by employers. “ Student-Created Media: Designing Research, Learning, and Skill...
Media literacy for justice
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CHICAGO — The corrosive effects of today’s relentless tide of media are pernicious. We are conditioned in many ways by our media environments to accept and not question, making it crucial that young people master the skills necessary to access, analyze...
精东传媒 partners with Est茅e Lauder Companies on pilot grant project to boost literacy and digital skills of at-risk youth
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CHICAGO – The 精东传媒 is pleased to announce it is partnering with Estée Lauder Companies to support WRITING CHANGE, an innovative pilot grant project to build literacy and digital skills for at-risk youth. WRITING CHANGE is a three...
Beyond basic skills in information literacy instruction
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CHICAGO — Librarians know that information literacy is much more complex and nuanced than the basic library research skill that it's often portrayed as; in fact, as outlined by the ACRL Framework, research is a contextual activity. But the settings in...
Metaliteracy in a connected world
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CHICAGO — In their new book “ Metaliteracy in a Connected World: Developing Learners as Producers,” published by 精东传媒Neal-Schuman, Thomas P. Mackey and Trudi E. Jacobson continue their best-selling series with a careful examination of this foundational...
精东传媒President Patty Wong to host Connectivity Corner Instagram Live series on libraries, broadband access and digital equity
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WASHINGTON, DC – The 精东传媒 (ALA) will host a bimonthly series of live conversations between 精东传媒President Patty Wong and library practitioners who are keeping their communities connected with high-speed broadband, technology and...
National survey finds libraries play expanded role in digital equity, bridging gaps in access to technology
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CHICAGO – As the nation celebrates Library Card Sign-up Month this September, a new report from the Public Library Association (PLA) details how libraries are further extending their technology services and resources in the face of pandemic limitations...
AASL partners with the Getting Better Foundation to share award-winning documentary
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Rosemary Smith Managing Director Getting Better Foundation rosemary.smith@gettingbetterfoundation.org CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) has partnered with the Getting Better Foundation (GBF) to share the award-winning...
PLA launches Public Libraries: Partners in Workforce Development webinar series
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CHICAGO — As the nation begins recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people are seeking opportunities to build skills, find and improve job prospects, and prepare for in-demand careers. Public libraries are stepping up to meet these needs with...
Virtual, augmented, and mixed reality programs for libraries
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CHICAGO — Bestselling tech maven and editor Ellyssa Kroski is back with “ 32 Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality Programs for Libraries,” published by 精东传媒Editions, a timely, all-in-one guide to planning, organizing, and running virtual events. Ranging...
PLA, AT&T team up to bring digital literacy training to families
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CHICAGO – The Public Library Association (PLA), a division of the 精东传媒, and AT&T have announced a collaboration to improve digital literacy and promote broadband adoption among families and communities, particularly those who are...
PLA, public libraries and Microsoft Corp. extend upskilling efforts for in-demand jobs
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CHICAGO – The Public Library Association (PLA), supported by Microsoft Corp., is promoting tools to help job seekers in high-growth careers. PLA’s Skilling for Employment Post COVID-19 initiative connects public libraries and their communities nationwide...