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.
Library Partnership Mistakes
Are you making any mistakes in forging new partnerships?
Helping Older Adults Manage Their Finances
Older Americans face unique challenges in managing their money. Are you prepared to help them?
The Programs They Are A-Changin’
For most of us, our 2021 programming is going to look a whole lot different, and that’s OK.
Media Creation and Engagement
Creating media content is easier than ever. Here are some ways to incorporate it into your programming.
Program Ideas for Earth Day
Members of ALA's Sustainability Roundtable share their favorite Earth Day celebration ideas.
Money Smart Week: Online and On-the-Fly
A year into the pandemic, ALA's Financial Literacy Interest Group shares last-minute ideas for another virtual Money Smart Week.
The Lesser-Taught Programming Skills
Programming librarians have a wide set of skills including some that are not often taught.
Evaluating Your Virtual Programs
Janie Hermann offers tips on how to collect program data and feedback in a virtual environment.
Love Letters to Libraries
Erie County Public Library invited authors to share their love for libraries through letters.
Virtual Programs for Money Smart Week 2021
Virtual Money Smart Week 2021 begins on April 10, 2021, with a full lineup of online events free and open to the public. Register now!
Tax Day 101
As Tax Day looms, librarians see more tax and financial questions coming our way.
National Library Week 2021
This year's National Library Week theme promotes the idea that libraries extend far beyond four walls.