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"If you or someone you know has a story to tell, please consider sharing it or asking them to share through a professional publication. And, don't just limit yourself to school library publications. The incredible work school librarians do each and every day to support their school communities is something all educators and administrators could benefit from hearing more about. "

Infographic depicting a 21 Century library. Provides some useful examples of ways to meet needs for either public or school libraries. Note that the choice of graphics is not so '21 Century" but would provide a good model to inspire teacher librarians or students to develop their own vision.

Infographic depicting a 21 Century library. Provides some useful examples of ways to meet needs for either public or school libraries. Note that the choice of graphics is not so '21 Century" but would provide a good model to inspire teacher librarians or students to develop their own vision.

"Digital native' is a term increasingly used in public discourse to describe the generations of young people who grow up surrounded by digital technologies. The term suggests that young people intuitively know how to use technology and hence have no need for digital education or training. This paper outlines the issues connected with this assumption and provides evidence to demonstrate that it is a dangerous fallacy. Young people do not inherently possess the skills for safe and effective use of technologies, and skills acquired informally are likely to be incomplete. The failure to provide youth with a complete set of skills in a formal manner leads to a new digital divide between digital lifestyle skills and digital workplace skills. The lack of proficiency in the tools needed for today's workforce contributes to an increasingly lost generation, who are unable to realise their full potential as learners, employees, entrepreneurs or citizens using digital technologies."

RiAus is Australia's national science channel, promoting public awareness and understanding of science. At RiAus we make science fun, inspiring and accessible for all Australians. Follow Australia's Science Channel for groundbreaking news and developments. Subscribe for cutting edge Science curriculum resourcing.

Pew Internet Research Center which presents a view of the changing information and technology landscape that is influencing how people wish to connect with public library services.

the State Library of New South Wales is internationally renowned and one of Australia's leading libraries. With an extensive collection of over five million items, the State Library aims to collect, preserve and make accessible the documentary heritage of NSW. The Library also offers access to information and resources both onsite and online, and hosts a dynamic range of public programs through exhibitions, talks, tours and movies.

There are many possibilities for using apps in creative ways in libraries. In Nicole Hennig's online course, "The Book as iPad App," 60 one of the assignments is to participate in a virtual brainstorming activity about this topic. Librarians are from school, academic, and public libraries, and this list is based on the many creative ideas they came up with. Since this course was focused on interactive book apps, the ideas are mostly about those. Feel free to imagine using these ideas for all types of apps.

It's well known that public libraries are no longer just about the books - even e-books. Many community libraries are receiving 21st century digital-age makeovers: Numerous digital technologies, maker spaces to invite creation, even video production suites and 3-D printers now inhabit many libraries across the country.

Doug Johnson is the Director of Libraries and Technology for the Mankato (MN) Public Schools. His teaching experience has included work in grades K-12. He is the author of nine books, columns in Educational Leadership and Library Media Connection, the Blue Skunk Blog, and articles published in over forty books and periodicals.

Time magazine pictorial report on the how American public libraries are facing cut back challenges by re imagining their roles and services.

Storytelling in any format is about making meaning. While the essence of the stories we tell may remain the same, the ways in which we can now share these stories have changed dramatically with the development of digital communication technologies. Access to simple, easy to use media production tools and resources in conjunction with the potential for immediate and universal online publication has significant implications for literacy thinking and practice.

A digital collection of historical children's literature titles that can be sorted by language, publisher, publication date ranges and various subject searches. The books have been digitised and can be read online.

Two Hundred Years of Children's Books presented by the University of Delaware. Explanatroy text and some illustrations support each section that examines the progression of children's books from early works, fables and fairy tales, primers and works pre and post 1850 publication

"This interactive is designed to get students to establish good news-reading habits by making sure they verify news publications and author credentials, and cross-check with other sources before deciding whether something is 'real' news or not."

"I've been using Canva to make all kinds of graphics and presentations almost since the day it was first available to the public. Over the years I've used to make greeting cards, videos, infographics, presentations, posters, timelines, comics, and many other graphics. And, at one point or another in the last five years, I've made videos about how to make all of those graphics. In not particular order, here's my complete list of Canva tutorials for teachers and students. "

School, academic, and public librarians often cite collaborative partnerships as one of the greatest challenges of the profession-how do we invite collaboration, how do we nurture and sustain those partnerships, and how might those efforts translate into additional endeavors?

IASL policy statement on school libraries. Includes statements on: functions, materials, facilities, personnel, lifelong education, skills, literacy development, government and public support.

Storytelling in any format is about making meaning. While the essence of the stories we tell may remain the same, the ways in which we can now share these stories have changed dramatically with the development of digital communication technologies. Access to simple, easy to use media production tools and resources in conjunction with the potential for immediate and universal online publication has significant implications for literacy thinking and practice.

"Article 12 of the Paris Agreement calls for all countries to deliver "climate change education, training, [and] public awareness"-which is our specialty. While few of us may be climate scientists, materials experts, or energy specialists, climate topics are relevant in almost every aspect of what we teach-whether that's business, law, engineering, social sciences, or humanities. We can and should be raising awareness at our institutions, advancing important ideas, and developing the next climate change leaders"