These picks aren’t so much about products, things you should run out and buy, but rather the overarching concepts that’ll potentially shape and be shaped by our collective imagination.
IMLS Seeks Feedback on Digital Inclusiveness Framework
By on November 28, 2011
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), in conjunction with the International City/County Management Association and the Seattle-based University of Washington Information School’s Technology & Social Change Group, earlier this month announced its draft framework proposal on building “digitally inclusive communities.” The organizations are seeking public input on the proposal via an online survey through this Wednesday, November 30.
Libraries, Museums Receive $1.2 Million in IMLS Grants to Build Teen Learning Labs
By on November 22, 2011
Libraries played large among the winners of a $1.2 million collective grant to build learning labs across the country.
All 50 State Librarians Vote to Form Alliance With Internet Archive’s Open Library
By on November 4, 2011
All 50 state librarians have decided to throw their weight behind the Internet Archive’s Open Library lending program. The Chief Officers of State Library Agencies (COSLA) voted unanimously during a meeting held October 24-26 in Santa Fe, NM, to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Internet Archive (IA) that will essentially make the state librarian in each state a point person for the Open Library’s lending program.
With a Little Help from Twitter: Cash poor, librarian Keisa Williams turns to DonorsChoose and social media
By on November 4, 2011
A paltry materials budget got you down? Keisa Williams knows the feeling well. So the school librarian at the K–5 Monarch Academy in Oakland, CA, turned to DonorsChoose.org with her cause. And the good people of the Web responded.
Digital Age Teacher Council Promotes National Plan for Tech-Infused Early Learning
By on November 2, 2011
Forming a new Digital Teacher Corps and expanding broadband to publicly funded preschool programs are two recommendations from a new report released today by the Digital Age Teacher Preparation Council.
Library With Free Online College Textbooks Makes Debut
By on November 1, 2011
The Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges has launched The Open Course Library, an online repository of ready-to-use digital course modules—including textbooks and syllabi—for 42 of the state’s highest enrolled courses. All program materials are freely shared with a Creative Commons license, and can be adapted and distributed.
Poor Kids Experience “App Gap,” Says Study
By on October 25, 2011
More evidence of children’s expanding use of digital media may not come as a surprise. But a study released today by Common Sense Media also reveals a persistent digital divide, in particular, inequities surrounding access to newer mobile devices.
Link: Broadband Grants Give Critical Funding
By on June 27, 2011
A key element in libraries’ growing role in workforce development has been the expansion of broadband capacity through the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP).
Link: Wisconsin Preserves Low-Cost Broadband for Schools, Libraries–for Now
By on June 24, 2011
Hundreds of Wisconsin school and public libraries narrowly avoided paying more for Internet service when state lawmakers reached a budget agreement last week to save WiscNet, a nonprofit cooperative that provides low-cost broadband service.
