Digital Literacy for Public Library Trustees and Directors
This session explores leveraging technology to create a digitally inclusive community through digital literacy initiatives. Topics include digital inclusion, digital citizenship, and practical applications of technology in daily life. Barriers to digital inclusion are also addressed to foster a safe and thriving digital community.
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Digital Literacy Updates for Public Library Trustees and Directors Session 1: Using Technology Effectively to Build a Safe, Thriving, Digitally Inclusive Community Method of Delivery: Teleconference Facilitated by the Idaho Commission for Libraries through the Broadband Technology Opportunities Project
Introduction Workshop Series Community Economic Development Technology & Library Services Budgetary Impacts Technology Trends and Tools 8/5/2012 Idaho Commission for Libraries 2
Participant Introductions Name Library Best Library Story 8/5/2012 Idaho Commission for Libraries 3
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Digital Literacy Using any technology tool to find, evaluate, create and communicate information. Digital Inclusion ability to access information and communication technologies 8/5/2012 Idaho Commission for Libraries 5
Digital Inclusion Ensuring everyone who wants to have access to technology does. Digital Divide Something that keeps an individual from having access, i.e., skills, Education, connectivity, age, and the list goes on Digital Citizenship Being a good citizen online, i.e., careful posting, Knowledgeable reading, observing safety guidelines 8/5/2012 Idaho Commission for Libraries 6
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Personal Work Finance Healthcare Consumer information Connect with family and friends Check the weather, crop and market reports Read books, listen to music Connect and share information Job applications Create resumes Unemployment insurance File taxes Access government services How do you use computers and the Internet in your daily life? Digital Literacy in daily life 8/5/2012 Idaho Commission for Libraries 8
Digital Inclusion Barriers: Geographic Demographic Economic 8/5/2012 Idaho Commission for Libraries 9
How can you reach out to members of your community who currently do not use your library? 8/5/2012 Idaho Commission for Libraries 10
Out of the Box on Vimeo http://vimeo.com/26489936 8/5/2012 Idaho Commission for Libraries 11
Nook Simple Touch Turn On Home Screen Quick Nav Button upside down horseshoe Home -- House Library --- Books Standing Shop -- Purse Search Magnifying glass Settings Cog Wheel Micro SD Memory Card Slot USB Cable and micro USB Port 8/5/2012 Idaho Commission for Libraries 12
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Digital Literacy Pathfinders http://lili.org/digitalliteracy. How Do I: Find a Job? Resources related to any aspect of finding a job How Do I: Find Information for my Family? Resources related to daily life activities How Do I: Use a Computer? Resources to learn how to use a computer How Do I: Use the Internet? Resources to learn how to use and be safe on the Internet How Do I: Find More Education? Resources to better skills and employability How Do I: Find Resources for Government and Public Information Services? Resources on citizenship, licensing, and other government services 8/5/2012 Idaho Commission for Libraries 14
Dont forget lili.org EBSCO Databases World Book Encyclopedia Learning Express Library Scout Media Literacy Career Information Systems and much more! 8/5/2012 Idaho Commission for Libraries 15
Nook Tablet Power on and off Home Open a book Main Menu Library Shop Search Apps Web Settings 8/5/2012 Idaho Commission for Libraries 16
Discover the Meaning! 8/5/2012 Idaho Commission for Libraries 17
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Library Planning Tools Advocacy/Marketing Community Economic Development Research Learning Opportunities Computer and Internet Basics Budgets and Funding E-Rate Library Policies on Technology Strategic Planning Technology Planning Staff Training Library Trends 8/5/2012 Idaho Commission for Libraries 19
Kindle Fire Power on and off Home Settings Cog Books 8/5/2012 Idaho Commission for Libraries 20
E-Books Glossary Review The Debate Adobe Digital Editions Free Resources 8/5/2012 Idaho Commission for Libraries 21
iPad Power Home Docked Apps Home Pages Search Settings Keyboard short cuts 8/5/2012 Idaho Commission for Libraries 22
Wrap Up What are two nexty steps for your library in regard to digital literacy training for staff and patrons? 8/5/2012 Idaho Commission for Libraries 23
Thanks Continue to Learn! Continue to share what you learn! Continue to make your library everything it can be! 8/5/2012 Idaho Commission for Libraries 24
