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The role of libraries in
supporting digital literacy
Deb MilesExecutive Manager Regional Partnerships
State Library of Queensland and public libraries are a vital community resource
A place for sharing, learning, collaborating, and creating.
Libraries inspire the way people live, work, play and learn, create - wherever they are.
One of our key services includes working with Queensland Councils and their network of approximately 340 public libraries and Indigenous Knowledge Centres and communities to create vibrant programs that help strengthen their community.
327 public libraries - all owned and operated by Councils $23 million annual state government funds
239 Independent libraries 65 Rural Libraries Queensland libraries
23 Indigenous Knowledge Centres
Queensland Public Libraries
The role of public libraries in digital inclusion
• They support lifelong learning and literacy – digital literacy is a 21st
century life skill
• They play an important role in the digital
learning ecology – they are community
hubs and connectors with the wider community
• They offer a specialised workforce, infrastructure, programs and collections
to aid all forms of literacy support in
communities
• Libraries provide an informal learning environment for the whole community
• The neutral and non-academic/non-judgemental role of libraries can
support digital literacy with in fun and
creative ways
• Libraries can focus on the creative,
playful and engaging elements of digital literacy and support its uptake in
the community
• Everyone can be a member of the local library and access information and
resources for free
• Libraries exemplify the benefits offered by the digital world and inspire others
to take part
• Libraries can educate and encourage
Queenslanders to be digitally aware,
active and confident
• Libraries support digital inclusion by
enabling the use of digital information sources, communication tools and
networks for learning, communication,
collaboration and creation
Digital inclusion in libraries
Key initiatives, resources and programs being delivered by SLQ and public libraries that
support digital inclusion
State-wide research• Public Libraries in a
Digital Culture
• Libraries as
Creative Spaces
• Advancing Queensland
Public Libraries
Available online soon
Funding
CommunityEngagement
Public Libraries in a Digital Culture• Key findings –
• Strong demand for technological learning
• Physical library environment contributes greatly to user participation and uptake of digital services
• Low levels of public awareness of the library’s non-traditional
services and programs
• The public library is a trusted ‘third place’
Strategic vision for public librariesVISION 2017 - four themes of
engaging, sustainable,
innovative public libraries:
• Connectors – physical
and virtual
• Technology trendsetters
• Incubators of ideas, learning
and innovation
• Creative community spaces
Technology Trendsetter Grants 1NOOSA• first Council in Australia
to introduce the NAO humanoid robot
• robot (Dewey) invites people of all ages and capabilities to enhance their digital skills
through robotics technology programming
BRISBANE• self-contained kits & resources
• library staff deliver electronics, robotics and coding sessions for kids aged 5-12
• Hands-on workshops build digital literacy skills
• Provide children with the opportunity to experience digital technologies through making and exploring
Technology Trendsetter Grants 2MARYBOROUGH• E-Space community
hub for learning, working and creating
• Supports digital skills development and
embracing new technologies.
• Facilitates group learning,
webinars, streaming, e-initiatives,
• enables staff development and community
engagement activities
ISAAC• seamless wireless digital access in all 8 libraries
• improving connectivity and the libraries’ capacity to support access to digital
and e-resources
Technology Trendsetter Grants 3MACKAY
• portaHUB - digital access & training
• works with disadvantaged communities
• transfer skills and increase capacity of
community
• through various digital platforms in a safe
and accessible environment
QUILPIE• Provides free, open wireless access and complementary access to smart
devices
Incubators of ideas, learning & innovation GrantsKURANDA• Go Digital Kuranda established the
enhanced library as an e-learning hub
• Providing digital business incubation
workshops targeted to Kuranda's niche
tourism and artisan small businesses
LOCKYER VALLEY• Make, play and connect session engaged the community in electronics
• Monthly hands-on workshops using a range of products such as MakeyMakey, Ardublock and Boxz Robots,
• providing the community with access to electronic experiences they may not
have been previously exposed to
Supporting coding & robotics
• $300,000 coding and
robotics grants(33 Councils)
• $19,200 Ozobots (24 Councils)
• $28,500 LEGO
Mindstorms (19 Councils)
• Exposure to technology through libraries will ensure a quicker uptake by the community, leading to a better future for all
• Benefit of students being able to share what they are learning at school, in the community, through libraries
Coding & robotics in libraries
• More than 300 Ozobot
workshops held state-wide
in libraries from December
2015 – March 2016
• Included more than 900
participants, primarily
aged 9-16 (but as young
as 6 and old as 90)
Robots for all
Robotics across the state
Tech Savvy Seniors Queensland• Partnership between Queensland
Government and Telstra
• To empower older Queenslanders in basic digital literacy
• To encourage them to use technology
to connect with family and the broader community
• 38 Councils with a library service or Indigenous Knowledge Centre are delivering the program
• Anticipate around 15,000 seniors will participate in training sessions across the state
Everyone Online pilot project• Initiative between SLQ, Bundaberg and
Livingstone Councils
• Lends devices (iPads), including data
• Provides access to learning opportunities, skills development, social connection,
economic participation and internet access
• Targets socio-economically disadvantaged,low digital literacy skills, socially isolated or no internet connection at home
• Engages businesses not using technology as part of day to day operations but
interested in adopting digital solutions
Ideas Box (via Libraries without Borders)
• A portable media centre to
provide vulnerable and isolated
populations access to books,
technology, and information
• Piloting in select Indigenous
communities
• Now located in Kowanyama
• Launch video
Connected Collections &Digitisation• fosters a network of collectors
and heritage professionals
• enables greater discoverability and access to
dispersed collections
• increases connection and engagement with Queensland’s heritage
• First part of project built around social media platforms and capacity to network communities
• Aim to develop engagement opportunities, to promote collections, celebrate significance & value of Queensland’s memory with wider audiences
• In early phase of negotiation & implementation with Councils across 20 Torres Strait Islander communities in Far North QLD
Free access to Lynda.com• More than 3,000 courses and 136,000
video tutorials for learning the latest commercial software, creative and business skills
• Available to all Queenslanders from library computers or desktop, mobile or tablet devices
• Courses cover hundreds of topics including technology, business management, leadership, marketing, multimedia, design and web development
New media toolkit – language revival• Available on SLQ website
• Provides community members, language workers etc.with useful tips, resources and information to incorporateNew Media into community language revival processes and activities
• New media makes it possible for anyone to create, modify and share Indigenous language content with others, using relatively simple tools that are often free or inexpensive
New technology kits for loan• Public libraries can borrow
digital literacy resource kits to support literacy and learning in their community
• Kits include:
• Maker kits
• Gadget kits
• Ozobot kits
• iHealth kits
Improved local history collections• Gympie Library purchased
a new book scanner through grant funding, and now work with their community to share history, and upload images to Historypin
• Historypin helps Queenslanders share their stories and experiences online in a contemporary collection
Storylab – digital storytelling• StoryLab is the art of storytelling
through a variety of fun digital mediums including workshops in film making, gaming, origami art and robotics
• Held twice a year during school holidays onsite at SLQ, workshops include Lego Mindstorm, augmented reality, the art of blogging and much more
The Edge
• Short courses
• Workshops
• Workshop plans
• Resource kits
• Meetups
• Events
• Fabrication Lab
• Recording Studio
• Digital Media Lab
Studio G partnership• One of The Edge’s long-term partners
is Autism Queensland through Studio G
• A post-school transition program that
engages 16-25 year olds with computer gaming and technology, upskilling
Autism Spectrum Disorder participants with technical and creative skills.
• Each week, participants meet at The
Edge, utilising our venue spaces and
facilities and tapping into the network of skilled mentors and facilitators.
Creative Community Computing @ The Edge• Aims to equip Queenslander’s with a PC,
and skills needed to use and maintain it
• Acquire pre-loved computers, put them in
the hands of those who need them
• Teach participants how to dismantle, rebuild, and troubleshoot their machines,
before using open-source software to create their own digital projects
• Best of all, at the end of the program,
participants keep the computers they have been working on
Hack the Evening• Each Thursday The Edge hosts a
meetup for those who want to apply
their skills to new and crazy projects which require a little bit of technical
skill and pizzazz
• Access to power tools, soldering irons and Arduinos and just about
any other gear and materials you can
find hoarded in the basement!
• In return you get to make new things and meet new people
#MadeToday• MadeToday is The Edge’s
inspiration gallery and a way to
answer the question: “What can you do at The Edge?”
• Because really, the answer to
that question is “how curious are you?”, and “how big is your
imagination?”
• All the tools are there; the rest is
up to you!
SLQ provides:
• professional development for
public library staff
• a portal and venue for
innovation and ideas
• grants funding
In 2017 SLQ’s will provide a
forum on digital literacy
Finally
Check out
your local public library
Get our newsletterhttp://www.plconnect.slq.qld.gov.au/
Thank you
deb.miles@slq.qld.gov.au
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