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Tips for the care & feeding of the reluctant tech user
During our first program on digital literacy at ALA’s 2012 Annual Conference we heard from the audience that learning new tech tools, deciding which ones were worthwhile and which to cast aside can be overwhelming. ‘There’s not enough time’ and … Continue reading
Posted in Digital Literacy, OITP
Tagged digilit12, Gwyneth Jones, The Daring Librarian
ALA Advocates for Library Broadband Funding
This week, the American Library Association (ALA) submitted comments to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on its Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) on the reform of the Universal Service Fund (USF) contribution mechanism. The FNPRM is part of the … Continue reading
Posted in E-Rate, OITP, Public Libraries, School Libraries, Telecommunications
ALA Congratulates FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn on Nomination
The American Library Association (ALA) congratulates Commissioner Mignon Clyburn on her nomination to serve a second term on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). “Commissioner Clyburn has been an outstanding advocate for bringing digital opportunity to all people in this country … Continue reading
ALA Wastes No Time – Our Work on Digital Literacy
Since the New York Times article “Wasting Time is New Digital Divide” posted on May 29, 2012, we’ve been getting a number of questions along the lines of, “Hey, so is ALA working with the FCC on the digital literacy … Continue reading
Posted in Digital Divide, Digital Literacy, OITP, Telecommunications
Tagged fcc, Library Triple Play, National Broadband Plan, New York Times, ntia
Thanking a Friend
Often the first step in preparing a retirement celebration is to ask colleagues and friends to share stories about the person retiring. It’s not often that you receive more stories than can possibly be incorporated into a two minute speech … Continue reading
