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.
LibLearnX: Sessions of Interest to Programming Librarians
Attending LibLearnX? Here are some sessions that might be of interest! Registration is open.
Building Technological Capacity for Small and Rural Libraries
Did your library need to upgrade technology to stay connected with the community during the pandemic?
Filling the Gap with Hotspots
Lee-Whedon Memorial Library shares the importance internet in their rural community.
Attendance Doesn't Equal Success
Two libraries share their stories of library programs with small turnouts that eventually produced a ripple effect in the community.
Hosting Difficult Conversations
Library workers share their takeaways from hosting difficult conversations with their communities.
Librarians On: Working with Interns
Get ready to be inspired! Ten library professionals share what to know about working with interns.
The Bridge Between Instruction and Programming
Columbia College Chicago Library asks what they can do for their students at the beginning of their artistic careers.
"Ask, Listen, Empower” Virtual Book Club Series
The “Ask, Listen, Empower” Virtual Book Club is a series of three virtual, interactive conversations about community engagement.
Re-entry Toolkits
McCracken County Public Library provides formerly incarcerated people with take-home kits.
Inclusive Financial Literacy Programming Kit
One hundred public and school libraries will receive free books and resources to teach financial literacy.
A Reading Community For College Students
UCSB's library created student-led book clubs to satisfy the need for in-depth book-centered discussions.
Book Recommendations
Feeling burnt out or less creative with your programs? This list of suggested books might be able to help.