Empowering Learners of All Ages Through Digital Literacy Initiatives
Digital technology has become the driving force for many aspects of life. Librarians play a vital role in this effort by offering various outreach services and resources tailored to address the digital needs of different user groups. Here are some tools and resources to help empower learners of all ages through digital literacy.
Building Successful Library-Museum Partnerships
A new report shares examples of successful library-museum partnerships and highlights several promising areas for future collaboration between these community pillars.
Enhancing Library Accessibility for Older Adults in Small and Rural Communities
Though age is not a disability, many older adults experience barriers with vision, mobility, cognition and other age-related changes that directly impact their interactions with their environment. Senior patrons share what they're looking for in library accessibility upgrades.
Building Accessibility into Community Conversations
How can your library engage populations with disabilities? Take these tips and insights to help build accessibility into community outreach and conversation programs.
Hosting a Traveling Exhibition: Tricks and Tips
Ohio State University's Betsy Blankenship shares suggestions for successfully hosting a traveling exhibition.
Kentucky Kids Get Ekphrastic
You may not know what “ekphrastic” means, but these kids from west Kentucky could tell you.
Discussing Anne Frank
Explore these PBS resources for programming about "The Diary of Anne Frank."
New for April at EDSITEment
In honor of National Poetry month, EDSITEment is celebrating world poetry.
Using Programming Librarian in LIS Courses
Mary Stansbury shares how Programming Librarian can give students a competitive edge.
Q&A with the Curator of John Adams Unbound
An ALA exhibition curator discusses one of America's Founding Fathers.
New for March at EDSITEment
EDSITEment puts the spotlight on Women’s History Month to provide an opportunity for students to learn about women's achievements.
Using Images in Programming Materials
Today, everyone can be a novice graphic artist. Some may pause and wonder, “Is this a copyright problem?”
Sources for Inspiration
We all need some inspiration sometimes. Here are some places to start.
National Inventors Month
May is National Inventors Month, a national celebration of invention and creativity.
New for February at EDSITEment
This month EDSITEment celebrates the Chinese New Year.
Copyright Tips for Programming Librarians
Many libraries offer film screenings. Do you need to get permission from the copyright holder?