Digital Navigator programs can help expand libraries’ capacity to help your patrons access and use technology. Now is an especially opportune time to start or refresh a Digital Navigator program at your library.

Increased interest in this model from potential community partners, paired with limited-time funding opportunities, can help libraries establish a sustainable service.

In this webinar, you will learn:

• The basics of the Digital Navigator model – what it is, how it works, and how it has evolved
• How libraries and their partners are using Digital Navigators to support patrons’ technology access and literacy
• How the federal Digital Equity Act unlocks funding and support that may impact Digital Navigator opportunities

Register for this event at the “Website” link in the details below the blue “Add to Calendar” button.

Please send any questions to Julie Moore, Professional Development Advisor.

This project is made possible in part by federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Office of Commonwealth Libraries.

The Bureau of Library Development (BLD) in the Office of Commonwealth Libraries supports libraries and library services for Pennsylvanians through the administration of state and federally funded programs and grant opportunities including LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act), Library Access, LAMP (Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians), the Public Library Subsidy, and Keystone Grants for Public Library Facilities. BLD also provides advisory services, professional development, and continuing education for library staff and volunteer leadership at public, school, academic, and special libraries.

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