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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.

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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 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.

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.

See Picturing America on Screen

Picturing America on Screen is the new video online and on-air companion to the Picturing America initiative.

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.