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The Digital Librarian: Foundations of the Digital Library

The Digital Librarian: Foundations of the Digital Library

By Harry Barry Categories: MicroLearning
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Lesson 1.1: The Evolving Information Landscape:

  • Understanding the impact of technology on information access and user behavior.
  • Exploring the role of the digital librarian in navigating the changing information landscape.
  • Identifying key trends and challenges in the digital age.

Lesson 1.2: Digital Library Resources and Services:

  • Overview of digital collections, e-books, online databases, and other digital resources.
  • Exploring digital library services like online reference, virtual programming, and digital literacy training.
  • Evaluating and selecting digital resources for your library's needs.

Lesson 1.3: Technology Fundamentals for Librarians:

  • Essential technology skills for librarians, including basic coding, web design, and data management.
  • Utilizing productivity tools and software for library tasks.
  • Understanding digital accessibility and assistive technologies.

Lesson 1.4: Digital Citizenship for Librarians:

  • What is Digital Citizenship?
  • The Librarian's Role in Promoting Digital Citizenship
  • Digital Citizenship in Action
  • Activity: Digital Citizenship Scenario
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What Will You Learn?

  • Understanding the impact of technology on information access and user behavior.
  • Exploring the role of the digital librarian in navigating the changing information landscape.
  • Identifying key trends and challenges in the digital age.
  • Overview of digital collections, e-books, online databases, and other digital resources.
  • Exploring digital library services like online reference, virtual programming, and digital literacy training.
  • Evaluating and selecting digital resources for your library's needs.
  • Essential technology skills for librarians, including basic coding, web design, and data management.
  • Utilizing productivity tools and software for library tasks.
  • Understanding digital accessibility and assistive technologies.
  • Developing and delivering digital literacy training for patrons.
  • Creating online tutorials and guides for using library resources.
  • Promoting digital inclusion and equitable access to technology.

Course Content

Lesson 1.1: The Evolving Information Landscape
This lesson sets the stage by exploring the dramatic shifts in how information is created, shared, and accessed in the digital age. It highlights the challenges and opportunities this presents for libraries and librarians.

  • The Digital Shift
  • Key Trends Shaping the Information Landscape
  • AI in the Library: Benefits & Challenges
  • The Digital Librarian in the 21st Century
  • Activity: Future of Libraries Brainstorm

Lesson 1.2: Digital Library Resources and Services
This lesson expands the concept of the library beyond its physical walls, exploring the vast and diverse world of digital resources and services that modern libraries offer.

Lesson 1.3: Technology Fundamentals for Librarians
This lesson dives into the essential technology skills that empower librarians to thrive in the digital age. It goes beyond basic computer literacy, equipping participants with the foundational knowledge to navigate, manage, and utilize technology effectively in the library setting.

Lesson 1.4: Digital Citizenship for Librarians
This lesson builds upon the previous discussions of information literacy, online safety, and privacy, expanding those concepts into the broader framework of digital citizenship.

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