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.
When Programming Goes Digital: The Changing Skillset of Programming Librarians
The Skills for 21st Century Librarians Task Force explores the creation of a programming curriculum.
Sara Jaffarian School Library Program Award
School librarians are invited to apply for a $5,000 award recognizing outstanding humanities programming.
Black History Month Resource Round-up
February is Black History Month. We compiled a list of resources to help your library celebrate.
What to Say When Faced with Fake News
Topics like current events, politics and social media can provide teaching moments.
Keeping Your Personal Finance Collections Relevant and Up to Date
Financial Literacy in Public Libraries: A Guide for Building Collections helps to address the financial needs of your community.
5 Films to Discuss the Climate Crisis
These five films will help you engage patrons in conversations about climate change and resilience.
Ground Rules: How to Set Successful Guidelines for Your Conversation Programs
Ever had a conversation program go awry? Setting ground rules can help a group conversation run smoothly and effectively.
Apply Now: Round 2 of Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries
Round 2 of LTC: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is now open!
Financial Education Resources for Key Age Groups
Get ready for Financial Literacy Month with program ideas for every age group.
2021 Virtual Events from Your State Humanities Council
Start the new year with lectures and engaging events from state humanities councils.
Making Your Virtual Programs More Accessible
How accessible are your virtual programs? You may inadvertently be leaving some people out.
Grappling with Job-Related Guilt
Do you feel guilty or have a case of the "shoulds"? Here are a few things you might need to hear right now.