by Carrie Cleary | Sep 27, 2024 | Adult Services, Broadband, Library News, Rural and Small Libraries
This information is being shared forward from Elise Silva, PhD, MLIS, Director of Policy Research, University of Pittsburgh, Institute for Cyber Law, Policy, and Security: Based on research interviews with public librarians in Western PA, Pitt Cyber Disinformation Lab...
by Carrie Cleary | Sep 16, 2024 | Broadband, Equity, Rural and Small Libraries
Summary: If your public library would like to be part of a statewide cohort and receive training and funding to enact programs and services related to AI, dis- and misinformation, and civic engagement (especially covered populations), please fill out the interest...
by Carrie Cleary | Sep 5, 2024 | Broadband, Equity, State Agency Information, Workforce
Summary: If your public, academic, school, or special library would be interested in access to a Digital Skills Learning Platform (maybe this: Northstar Digital Literacy) that would allow your library to become a site location for sharing digital literacy skills with...
by Carrie Cleary | Aug 30, 2024 | Broadband
It is an exciting and historic time for broadband nationwide, in Pennsylvania, and for libraries. Read this post for a brief overview and headlines of recent updates to ensure your library is prepared to emower access to devices, connectivity, and digital literacy...
by Carrie Cleary | Jun 11, 2024 | Broadband
Prepare to apply for a grant to receive laptops for your library outreach, training, and patron use. Broadband is an important matter for public libraries. As community anchor institutions, public libraries are well positioned to meet the need for high speed internet...
by Carrie Cleary | Feb 12, 2024 | Broadband, Equity, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, State Agency Information
Attention Libraries. Does your library need laptops or tablets to meet community needs for digital literacy? I am sharing the message below from our friends at the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority. They request your input to assist in determining how to...
