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.
Enriching Programs by Increasing Accessibility
The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped offers a primer on connecting readers to materials.
Great Programs STEM from Partnerships
Johnston (Iowa) Public Library was chosen to host ALA's “Visions of the Universe” traveling exhibition.
New for May at EDSITEment
EDSITEment offers three Launchpads designed to spark discussion about three great works.
Finals Week, Inspired by Students
Roesch Library at the University of Dayton strives to make our spaces and services conducive to studying but also memorable.
Systemwide Training for Programming Librarians
If only there was a class on how to select, plan, coordinate, and publicize programs! Here is Palm Beach County Library's approach.
Library Media Specialist Francie Clinton
When you are the library media specialist at a secure juvenile center, programming is not an easy task.
'Tyrell' Author Coe Booth
Booth's book was featured as part of ALA's Great Stories CLUB, a book club for at-risk youth.
'Hate List' Author Jennifer Brown
Brown's book was featured as part of ALA's Great Stories CLUB, a book club for at-risk youth.
The Brothers Torres, Part II
Voorhees' book was featured as part of ALA's Great Stories CLUB, a book club for at-risk youth.
The Brothers Torres, Part I
Voorhees' book was featured as part of the ALA’s Great Stories CLUB, a book club for at-risk youth.
New for April at EDSITEment
EDSITEment celebrates poetry and jazz, compares giants of Hispanic literature, and looks back at the events of 1968.
Bringing Writers to Readers
How can libraries continue to host authors in a rapidly evolving book industry that is scaling down author tours?