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.
Multicultural Literacy in Libraries
Multicultural literacy is a celebration of culture, identity, color and community that engages all aspects of learning and growth.
New for August at EDSITEment
EDSITEment goes back to school; celebrates the Statue of Liberty; and marks the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation.
Early Literacy Programs for Your Community
Growing Like a Read provides parents with the tools to create a language-rich environment and extend learning beyond the library walls.
Pinning Your Way to Fabulous Programming
The "pinning" tool so popular with arts-and-crafters and cooks can be useful for library programming, too.
The Rural Library for Learning and Culture
Rural libraries have a special role to play in the communities they serve. In fact, the smaller the community, the bigger looms the library.
New for July at EDSITEment
EDSITEment celebrates two July 12 birthdays: Henry David Thoreau and Pablo Neruda.
Award-winning Books for Programs
ALA announces the first recipients of the Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction.
Collection Development and Programming
The Bridging Cultures Bookshelf on Muslim Journeys will bring free books and films to 1,000 libraries.
Programming for Civic Engagement
MLIS student Rachel Lux comments on “Libraries at the Crossroads: Programming for Civic Engagement" at ALA's 2012 annual conference.
Intergenerational Dessert and Discussion
Some things lend themselves well to bridging the generational divide, and what better than a good novel?
Innovative Programming at Community Colleges
During the Sniff Off Contest, students and staff were challenged to identify the fragrances with their blend names.
New for June at EDSITEment
EDSITEment celebrates National Zoo and Aquarium Month and offers a resource guide to accompany the College Board’s recommended reading lists.