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Digital Literacy Updates for Public Library Trustees and Directors Session 1: Using Technology Effectively to Build a Safe, Thriving, Digitally Inclusive.

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1 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

2 Introduction Workshop Series  Community Economic Development  Technology & Library Services  Budgetary Impacts  Technology Trends and Tools 8/5/20122Idaho Commission for Libraries

3 Participant Introductions Name Library Best Library Story 8/5/20123Idaho Commission for Libraries

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5 Digital Literacy  Using any technology tool to find, evaluate, create and communicate information. Digital Inclusion  ability to access information and communication technologies 8/5/20125Idaho Commission for Libraries

6 8/5/2012Idaho Commission for Libraries6 Digital Inclusion Ensuring everyone who wants to have access to technology – does. Digital Divide Something that keeps an individual from having access, i.e., skills, Education, connectivity, age, and the list goes on Digital Citizenship Being a good citizen online, i.e., careful posting, Knowledgeable reading, observing safety guidelines

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8 Digital Literacy in daily life PersonalWork Finance Healthcare Consumer information Connect with family and friends Check the weather, crop and market reports Read books, listen to music Connect and share information Job applications Create resumes Unemployment insurance File taxes Access government services How do you use computers and the Internet in your daily life? 8/5/20128Idaho Commission for Libraries

9 Digital Inclusion Barriers: Geographic Demographic Economic 8/5/20129Idaho Commission for Libraries

10 How can you reach out to members of your community who currently do not use your library? 8/5/201210Idaho Commission for Libraries

11 8/5/2012Idaho Commission for Libraries11 http://vimeo.com/26489936 Out of the Box on Vimeo

12 8/5/2012Idaho Commission for Libraries12 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

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14 8/5/2012Idaho Commission for Libraries14 Digital Literacy Pathfinders http://lili.org/digitalliteracyhttp://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

15 8/5/2012Idaho Commission for Libraries15 Don’t forget lili.org EBSCO Databases World Book Encyclopedia Learning Express Library Scout Media Literacy Career Information Systems … and much more!

16 8/5/2012Idaho Commission for Libraries16 Nook Tablet Power on and off Home Open a book Main Menu Library Shop Search Apps Web Settings

17 8/5/2012Idaho Commission for Libraries17 Discover the Meaning!

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19 8/5/2012Idaho Commission for Libraries19 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

20 8/5/2012Idaho Commission for Libraries20 Kindle Fire Power on and off Home Settings Cog Books

21 8/5/201221Idaho Commission for Libraries E-Books Glossary Review The Debate Adobe Digital Editions Free Resources

22 8/5/201222Idaho Commission for Libraries iPad Power Home Docked Apps Home Pages Search Settings Keyboard short cuts

23 Wrap Up What are two nexty steps for your library in regard to digital literacy training for staff and patrons? 8/5/201223Idaho Commission for Libraries

24 Thanks Continue to Learn! Continue to share what you learn! Continue to make your library everything it can be! 8/5/2012Idaho Commission for Libraries24


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