Digital Literacy in Public Libraries

Jenna Kammer, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Library Science at the University of Central Missouri where she teaches classes on research, organizing information, information sources and services and technologies in libraries. Previously, she has worked in several public libraries, a community college library and an art museum, as well as working as an instructional designer. Her work centers around the intersection between information policy and learning. Kammer is involved with the American Library Association (ALA) and the Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE). She is the co-editor of Integrating Digital Literacy in the Disciplines and co-author of Digital Literacy Made Simple. Lauren Hays, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Instructional Technology at the University of Central Missouri where she teaches classes on research, emerging technologies, leadership, and assessment. Previously, she was an instruction librarian at liberal arts college. Her work has always centered on teaching and learning, and she brings a background of knowledge and work on how to support librarians, higher education faculty members, and K-12 teachers with new pedagogical considerations with technology. Hays is involved with the International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (ISSOTL) and the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA). She is the co-editor of Integrating Digital Literacy in the Disciplines and co-author of Digital Literacy Made Simple.

Acknowledgements Introduction: Why Digital Literacy Part I: Making Connections Chapter 1: Digital Literacy: An Overview Chapter 2: Digital Literacy in Context Part II: Digital Literacy in the Library Chapter 3: Digital Literacy Service Points Chapter 4: Digital Literacy Programming Chapter 5: Digitally Literate Spaces Chapter 6: Digitally Literate Librarians Part III: Measuring Growth Chapter 7: Designing Digital Literacy Experiences Chapter 8: Assessing and Measuring Impact Chapter 9: Overcoming Challenges Appendixes Appendix A: Digital Literacy Expenditures Appendix B: Individual Needs Assessment for Digital Literacy Appendix C: Lesson Plan Template Appendix D: Digital Literacy Readiness Checklist