Digital Literacy Updates for Public Library Trustees and

Digital Literacy Updates for Public Library Trustees and Directors Session 1: Using Technology Effectively to Build a Safe, Thriving, Digitally Inclusive Community Method of Delivery: Teleconference Facilitated by the Idaho Commission for Libraries through the Broadband Technology Opportunities Project

Introduction Workshop Series ØCommunity Economic Development ØTechnology & Library Services ØBudgetary Impacts ØTechnology Trends and Tools 8/5/2012 Idaho Commission for Libraries 2

Participant Introductions �Name �Library �Best Library Story 8/5/2012 Idaho Commission for Libraries 3

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Digital Literacy Ø Using any technology tool to find, evaluate, create and communicate information. Digital Inclusion Ø ability to access information and communication technologies 8/5/2012 Idaho Commission for Libraries 5

Digital Inclusion Ensuring everyone who wants to have access to technology – does. Digital Divide Something that keeps an individual from having access, i. e. , sk Education, connectivity, age, and the list goes on Digital Citizenship Being a good citizen online, i. e. , careful posting, Knowledgeable reading, observing safety guidelin 8/5/2012 Idaho Commission for Libraries 6

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Personal Work � Finance � Connect and share How do you use computers information � Job applications � Consumer information and the Internet in your daily � Create resumes � Connect with family and life? friends � Unemployment insurance � Healthcare � Check the weather, crop � File taxes and market reports � Read books, listen to music � Access government services Digital Literacy in daily life 8/5/2012 Idaho Commission for Libraries 8

Digital Inclusion Barriers: • Geographic • Demographic • Economic 8/5/2012 Idaho Commission for Libraries 9

How can you reach out to members of your community who currently do not use your library? 8/5/2012 Idaho Commission for Libraries 10

Out of the Box on Vimeo http: //vimeo. com/26489936 8/5/2012 Idaho Commission for Libraries 11

Nook Simple Touch Turn On Home Screen Quick Nav Button – upside down horseshoe Home -- House Library --- Books Standing Shop -- Purse Search – Magnifying glass Settings – Cog Wheel Micro SD Memory Card Slot USB Cable and micro USB Port 8/5/2012 Idaho Commission for Libraries 12

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Digital Literacy Pathfinders http: //lili. org/digitalliteracy. How Do I: Find a Job? Resources related to any aspect of finding a job How Do I: Find Information for my Family? Resources related to daily life activities How Do I: Use a Computer? Resources to learn how to use a computer How Do I: Use the Internet? Resources to learn how to use and be safe on the Internet How Do I: Find More Education? Resources to better skills and employability How Do I: Find Resources for Government and Public Information Services? Resources on citizenship, licensing, and other government services 8/5/2012 Idaho Commission for Libraries 14

Don’t forget lili. org EBSCO Databases World Book Encyclopedia Learning Express Library Scout Media Literacy Career Information Systems … and much more! 8/5/2012 Idaho Commission for Libraries 15

Nook Tablet Power on and off Home Open a book Main Menu Library Shop Search Apps Web Settings 8/5/2012 Idaho Commission for Libraries 16

Discover the Meaning! 8/5/2012 Idaho Commission for Libraries 17

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Library Planning Tools Advocacy/Marketing Community Economic Development Research Learning Opportunities Computer and Internet Basics Budgets and Funding E-Rate Library Policies on Technology Strategic Planning Technology Planning Staff Training Library Trends 8/5/2012 Idaho Commission for Libraries 19

Kindle Fire Power on and off Home Settings Cog Books 8/5/2012 Idaho Commission for Libraries 20

E-Books Glossary Review The Debate Adobe Digital Editions Free Resources 8/5/2012 Idaho Commission for Libraries 21

i. Pad Power Home Docked Apps Home Pages Search Settings Keyboard short cuts 8/5/2012 Idaho Commission for Libraries 22

Wrap Up What are two nexty steps for your library in regard to digital literacy training for staff and patrons? 8/5/2012 Idaho Commission for Libraries 23

Thanks �Continue to Learn! �Continue to share what you learn! �Continue to make your library everything it can be! 8/5/2012 Idaho Commission for Libraries 24