[Michlib-l] Information Literacy and Public Libraries

[Tamara Denby]

Hi Adreanne,

This summer, we used funds from a Library of Michigan/IMLS Public Library
Services grant to teach a series of technology literacy classes. While the
focus was not on information literacy, I thought I might offer some helpful
insight.

Our project focused on teaching technology use through creative
processes/projects. For example, we taught the use of Windows PC computers,
digital drawing tablets, iPads, and digital drawing software by offering a
Drawing Anime class. If you break it down, students acquired/practiced a
number of new skills in the class that could be applied in an infinite
number of other situations/scenarios. Thus, the classes provided hands-on
technology training while the learners explored their creative interests.
You might say it disguised the learning, in a way. I found early on that
most of our patrons respond better to library activities that resemble
enrichment programs (versus educational).

Our other classes were podcasting, stop-action movie-making, digital
photography, and digital photo editing.

Tech-wise, we used laptops, ipads, and a few of our patron computers for
our classes. We moved them into our meeting room for the classes and set up
an individual station for each attendee. Also, because resources were
limited, we offered each class more than once. This was actually a blessing
in disguise. Not only did it assure we had a device for each student, but
it also kept the groups smaller,which meant we could give learners more
one-on-one support.

I would be happy to share more information with you if you're interested.
Feel free to contact me, and good luck with your project!

Tamara

On Mon, Aug 30, 2021 at 4:38 PM Laura Warren-Gross via Michlib-l <
michlib-l at mcls.org> wrote:

> Hi Adrianne:
>
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> There are several great infographics and promotional pieces regarding
> information literacy (and MeL use) on the MeL Library Staff Page (Library
> Staff - Library Staff - Michigan eLibrary at Michigan eLibrary, Library of
> Michigan (mel.org) <https://mel.org/staff> ) including the Information
> Literacy Top 3 Basics. I also recommend scrolling down to the Search
> Strategies section to have a look at a few of the documents provided by
> EBSCO such as the difference between MeL eResources and a general Internet
> search, the differences among different types of publications, and how to
> assess trustworthy resources. A discussion of a few of these with exemplar
> articles from different types of sources might be a good way to do a
> hands-on activity about information literacy without everyone having a
> computer/device in the moment.
>
>
>
> Laura
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> *From:* Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org> *On Behalf Of *Adrianne
> Schinkai via Michlib-l
> *Sent:* Monday, August 30, 2021 3:48 PM
> *To:* michlib-l <michlib-l at mail2.mcls.org>
> *Subject:* [Michlib-l] Information Literacy and Public Libraries
>
>
>
> Hello everyone,
>
> I’m looking into the idea of putting together classes/presentations on
> teaching computer use and information literacy concepts for public library
> patrons. Thus far, I have gotten no further than planning a series that
> would be like…
>
> ·         Session 1: An Introduction to Computers
>
> ·         Session 2: Setting Up and Using Email
>
> ·         Session 3: The Basics of Microsoft Word
>
> ·         Session 4: The Basics of Microsoft Excel
>
> ·         Session 5: Finding Information on the Internet
>
> Pretty bland when you look at it. I’m wondering if anyone out there has
> some interesting ideas for teaching technology and information literacy in
> public libraries. Unfortunately, we do not have a computer lab and I’m kind
> of stumped on how I would do this otherwise.
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> --
>
> Adrianne M. Schinkai
>
>    - Head of Reference and Circulation Services
>    - Vicksburg District Library, Vicksburg, MI
>    - Work Email <aschinkai at vicksburglibrary.org>
>    - Personal Email <amschinkai at gmail.com>
>    - LinkedIn Account <https://www.linkedin.com/in/amschinkai/>
>    - She/Her
>    - Currently reading: *The Midnight Library *by Matt Haig and *Malibu
>    Rising* by Taylor Jenkins Reid
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Tamara Denby
Clinton Township Public Library - Lenawee
A Universe of discoveries at your fingertips
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