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\n \ nDo you work in a rural or tribal library? If so\, you may be eligible for a course fee waiver f or this course. This Infopeople course has up to f ive no-cost seats allocated for rural or tribal li braries. Fill out a fee waiver request\, and if a no-cost se at is available you will be notified via email.
\n \nKeywords: information literacy\, computer skills\, professi onal development\, staff development\, technology< /span>
DESCRIPTION:\n \n Are you looking to move ahead in the library profession or better understand the role of techn ology within the library? Would you like to increa se your understanding and boost your confidence in technology and how it integrates into the library ?\n \n \n \n Designed as a practical look at techn ology today\, this course will help attendees grow more confident in utilizing hardware and software to deliver users' services and save time and effo rt in their daily tasks.\n \n \n \n This interacti ve 6-week course\, which satisfies all of the Libr ary Support Staff Certification (LSSC) competency areas for technology\, includes:\n \n \n \n \n Co mmon technologies and e-resources in libraries\n How to use technology to succeed\n Cybersecurity\ , privacy\, and other current issues\n How to ass ist users with technology\n Innovative technology \n How to troubleshoot and learn new technologies on your own without being overwhelmed\n \n \n By the end of this course\, learners will:\n \n \n \n \n Know the general trends and developments in t echnology applications for library functions and s ervices.\n Know the role and responsibility of li braries for introducing relevant applications of t echnology\, including digital literacy\, to the pu blic.\n Know basic principles and best practices to ensure the integrity of data and the confidenti ality of user activities.\n Know concepts and iss ues concerning the appropriate use of technology b y different user groups.\n Demonstrate flexibilit y in adapting to new technology.\n Be able to ass ist and train users to operate public equipment\, connect to the internet\, use library software app lications\, and access library services from remot e locations.\n Know the role of technology in cre ating\, identifying\, retrieving\, and accessing i nformation resources and demonstrate facility with appropriate information discovery tools.\n Perfo rm basic troubleshooting of technical problems and resolve or refer those problems as appropriate.\n Access and use basic assistive technologies\, wh ere appropriate\, to ensure that all users have eq uitable access to technology\n \n \n \n \n Course Description: This interactive 6-week course will b e presented asynchronously with the integration of readings\, video\, discussion forums\, online mee tings\, and assignment options. The instructor wil l be accessible to assist attendees as needed. Lea rners will be provided with essential resources\, best practices\, and useful tips and techniques th at can be applied immediately in their library\n \ n \n \n \n Course Outline: When you log in to the Infopeople online learning site\, you will see wee kly modules with these topics:\n \n \n \n \n Week 1: Digital Literacy\n \n \n What is Digital Li teracy?\n Searching 101\n Evaluating Content f or Authoritative Sources and Information\n Digit al Copyright and Acceptable Use\n Communicating on the Web/Collaboration on the Web\n Creating D igital Content\n Broadband and the Digital Divid e\n \n \n Week 2: Library Resources and Discove ry Layers and Discovery Points\n \n Utilizing L ibrary Resources\n Digital Libraries and Special ized Collections \n Evaluating Online Resources \n Library Websites\n Designing the Web for Ac cessibility \n \n \n Week 3: Cybersecurity and Privacy\n \n Cybersecurity for Library Staff an d Users\n Online Privacy\n Secure Browsing\n Logging in Securely\n Managing User Data\n \n \n Week 4: Assisting Users with Technology\n \n The Reference Interview with Technology\n Tro ubleshooting 101\n Helping Users with Technology \n Creating Your Own Help Guide\n Email and Ch at Help\n \n \n Week 5: Assistive Technology an d Emerging Trends\n \n Assistive Technology\n Disability Etiquette\n Makerspaces\n Artifici al Intelligence (AI) in Libraries\n Emerging Tec hnology and Trends\n \n \n Week 6: Keeping Up w ith Technology\n \n Adapting to New Technology\ n Self-Directed Learning: Introducing Yourself t o New Technology\n Self-Learning Resources\n T eaching New Technology to Others\n \n \n \n \n L ive sessions: Live sessions will be recorded\, and the recording will be shared afterward. \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, April 7\, 12pm PST/ 1pm MST/ 2pm CST/ 3pm EST\n Tuesday\, April 21\, 12pm PST/ 1pm MST/ 2pm CST/ 3pm EST\n Tuesday\, May 5\, 12pm P ST/ 1pm MST/ 2pm CST/ 3pm EST \n \n \n \n Time Req uired: To complete this course\, you can expect to spend 2½ hours per week\, for a total of 15 cours e hours. Each week's module contains various optio ns for assignments\, discussions\, or online meeti ngs. You can choose the options most relevant to y our work and interests. Although you can work on e ach module at your own pace\, at any hour of the d ay or night\, it is recommended that you complete each week's work within that week to stay in sync with other learners.\n \n \n \n \n Who Should Take This Course: Library staff at public\, academic l ibraries\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Library S upport Staff Certification (LSSC): This course is approved as covering the Technology competency for the LSSC program (http://ala-apa.org/lssc/).\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do you work in a rural or tribal library? If so\, you ma y be eligible for a course fee waiver for this cou rse. This Infopeople course has up to five no-cost seats allocated for rural or tribal libraries. Fi ll out a fee waiver request (https://tally.so/r/3j ePo4)\, and if a no-cost seat is available you wil l be notified via email.\n \n \n \n Keywords: info rmation literacy\, computer skills\, professional development\, staff development\, technology\n \n CATEGORIES:Online Course CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260331T120000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260331T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260511T163000 URL:https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1170 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR