Digital and information literacy

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ALIA response to the review of the Australian Digital Inclusion Index ADII 2.0, March 2020

Australian libraries – especially public, State and Territory Libraries – have found the Australian Digital Inclusion Index (ADII) to be an invaluable source of data about the levels of digital inclusion nationally, regionally and locally. The information gained from the ADII reports has enabled libraries to advocate successfully for investment in technology, programs and services to meet the needs of their communities and users. It has identified specific target groups requiring greater assistance, and it has helped guide program and service development.
 

Sustainable, continuous improvement in online academic and information literacy support

Asia-Pacific Library and Information Conference 2018, 30 July - 2 August 2018 Gold Coast: Roar Leap Dare
 
[Peer reviewed] This conference paper builds on previous research that evaluated the impact of an embedded online academic and information literacy module into the Learning and Management System (LMS) of a first year university business course. The research findings concluded:
 

Digital inclusion: digital INCITE supplement - November/December 2019

INCITE: The magazine for library and information professionals - November/December 2019 Volume 40 Issue 11/12 (supplement)
 
The Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) has been a strong advocate for digital inclusion for more than 30 years. Libraries were early adopters of digital technologies, not only to support our own operations, but also to improve customer services and help our clients build their own technology skill sets.
 

Off the books and on the job: libraries and community centres supporting working in transition

ALIA National 2016 Conference, 29 August-2 September 2016 Adelaide: Engage Create Lead
 
This conference presentation (PowerPoint slides) supports the paper which discusses the literacy programs and services developed by the City of Salisbury following the displacement of thousands of workers due to the withdrawal of the automative manufacturing industry in Adelaide.

Off the books and on the job: libraries and community centres supporting working in transition

ALIA National 2016 Conference, 29 August-2 September 2016 Adelaide: Engage Create Lead
 
This conference paper discusses the literacy programs and services developed by the City of Salisbury following the displacement of thousands of workers due to the withdrawal of the automative manufacturing industry in Adelaide.

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