Digital Literacy

… the ability to use information and communication technologies to find, evaluate, create and communicate information, requiring both cognitive and technical skills.

ALA Office of Information Technology Policy Digital Literacy Task Force

Citizens of Yourtown visited the library an average of ___ times

each month

____ people “virtually” visited the library via our website

each month

.

On average, ____ people used the library’s public Internet computers

each month .

____ classes taught ____ people how to effectively find and evaluate information online

___ physical items were checked out last year--which would have cost users $ ____ ____ electronic items were downloaded last year—which would have cost users $____ ____ % of browsers surveyed said they found something at the library

• Purchase ____ items (books, DVDs, magazines, etc.) • Maintain _____public Internet computers • Subscribe to ____magazines & newspapers • Subscribe to ____online databases/resources • Provide access to Interlibrary Loan service Collections

Technology • Maintain ____ public Internet computers • Provide wireless Internet access • Offered ____ technology classes in 20__

Library Staff

____FTE staff to:

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acquire and make materials available

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assist residents of ______________ find materials in the library and online

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coordinate programming for all ages, including technology instruction

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ensure a welcoming and well-used facility

Library funding City of ________ County of ________ State of Iowa Grants Gifts, Donations, etc.

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

How will we spend the money?

Personnel: (Because they make it happen!) Materials: Programming: Technology : Operating Expenses: $0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

What does this mean for the citizens of _________________?

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24/7 access to online resources

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Help in building digital literacy skills

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Connecting with family, friends, and neighbors at library programs

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21 st Century library service

How can you help?

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Understand and support the library’s budget

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Join the library’s Friends Group

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Volunteer to serve on the library board

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Advocate for the _____________ Public Library

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And use it!

How can we help you?

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_________________, Library Director phone: email: __________________, Chair, Library Board of Trustees Phone: e-mail: web address: