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.
Get Ready for NASA’s Upcoming Telescope Launch
Using revolutionary technology, NASA's new telescope will study every phase of cosmic history. Is your library ready for the December launch?
Halloween Craft Video Round-up
Need a quick Halloween craft? Or maybe something more time-intensive like a bubbling cauldron?
Communities for Immunity
Want to build your community’s confidence in the COVID-19 vaccine? Apply for Round 2 of Communities for Immunity.
Teaching with Primary Sources: Women's Suffrage & Libraries
ALA is seeking four librarian advisors to take part in an effort that will help libraries lead programs about the women’s suffrage movement.
APPLY NOW: ARP Humanities Grants
Up to 200 U.S. libraries of all types will receive $10,000 for pandemic recovery. Apply by December 2.
SOAR Analysis
How can your library team use SOAR analysis to build on your community engagement?
Building Programs for the Long-Term
Capacity, sustainability and communication: these three factors lead to long-term success for programs.
Products To Create High-Quality Livestreams and Virtual Programs
Are your livestreams looking fuzzy lately? How's the sound quality? Here are some tech products that can greatly improve your virtual content.
Weather Emergency Preparedness
New Ulm Public Library is working with local faith communities to prepare for harsh weather emergencies.
Going Beneath the Cultural Iceberg
To communicate clearly with community members, it can be helpful to be aware of hidden layers.
Knowing Your Strengths: Community Engagement
Now is a great time to take a close look at your library programming team and assess your strengths and weaknesses.
Report on Library Programming
The new report marks ALA's next steps toward the creation of a programming curriculum.