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.
New for January at EDSITEment
EDSITEment remembers Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and explores President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation.
New for December at EDSITEment
EDSITEment looks at December celebrations and Emanuel Leutze’s depiction of George Washington’s December crossing of the Delaware.
Copyright Tips: Storytimes
Is storytelling an infringement of copyright?
New for November at EDSITEment
EDSITEment looks at the Civil War, with lessons on Winslow Homer and Abraham Lincoln.
Incubate Art at Your Library
Looking for ideas for arts-based programming or wondering how your library can better support the arts and artists in your community?
New for October at EDSITEment
EDSITEment offers lesson plans for American history–related film resources, with topics including Prohibition and post-Columbus America.
Whoopi, Penguins Join Banned Books Read-Out
Banned Books Week celebrates its 30th anniversary with a virtual read-out of banned and challenged books.
See Picturing America on Screen
Picturing America on Screen is the new video online and on-air companion to the Picturing America initiative.
New for September at EDSITEment
EDSITEment remembers 9/11 and celebrates Constitution Day and National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Film Programming That's Off the Wall
Anyone following Roger Ebert on Twitter can attest to his consumption of books, blogs, and newspaper articles.
Free Moon Viewing Kit
The Lunar and Planetary Institute invites public and school libraries to apply for a free moon viewing kit.
New for August at EDSITEment
EDSITEment helps you get ready to go back to school and offers American Art Appreciation Month resources.