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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.

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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.

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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.

New for March at EDSITEment

EDSITEment focuses on Women’s History Month, offers a new lesson on the Magna Carta and highlights some of the best humanities on the web.

New for February at EDSITEment

EDSITEment offers a collection of Black History Month resources and takes a look at the events of February 1968.

 

Boost Survey Results

The act of planning programs is a big job. Asking people what they want is an important first step.

Promoting Civic Engagement

The Project on Civic Reflection helps get reflective discussion going in order to build community.

Author Events Made Easy

Author events can be perplexing, frustrating and hair-raising. They can also be a really good time.