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.
One Book, One Community Programs
The Chicago Public Library celebrates the 10th anniversary of One Book, One Chicago.
Cooking Programs for Teens
There is no question that free food brings teenagers to library programs.
New for July at EDSITEment
EDSITEment celebrates American leisure and remembers the Battle of Bull Run on its 150th anniversary.
New for June at EDSITEment
EDSITEment offers new and refreshed features and lessons as well as links to useful NEH-funded websites.
A Crash Course in Program Marketing
Go beyond the press release with this marketing checklist.
Q&A with Curator Dr. Steve Frank
Frank, chief interpretive officer at the National Constitution Center, worked to develop an ALA traveling exhibition.
Create Your Own Space Exhibitions
NASA Astrobiology Institute offers a collection of high-resolution images to celebrate NASA’s Year of the Solar System.
New for May at EDSITEment
EDSITEment celebrates Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, Jewish American Heritage Month, the Mexican Revolution, and the Freedom Riders.
Programming on a Shoestring
How was a rural Michigan library able to host best-selling author Elizabeth Berg on a small budget?
Programs Your Community Wants
Does your public library actively seek to create programs that reflect the local community’s interests?
New for April at EDSITEment
EDSITEment assembled new multimedia resources for readers and students to experience some of America’s most celebrated poets.
Connecting Zoos, Libraries and Poetry
Visitors to five zoos around the country are experiencing the benefits of a unique partnership.