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Renee Hobbs identifies a need for librarians to provide media literacy education to children, teens and families and develops an IMLS-funded initiative, Media Smart Libraries, to advance new 21st century competencies for children, families, educators and librarians
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Libraries, Film/Media & FamiliesHow Libraries are Positioning Themselves as the Digital Nexus of their Communities
Renee HobbsHarrington School of Communication and MediaMedia Education LabUniversity of Rhode Islandwww.mediaeducationlab.comTwitter: @reneehobbs
Media and technology are a fundamental dimension of contemporary human development
Media and technology are a fundamental dimension of contemporary human development
….across the entire lifespan
Although moving image media is a dominant part of cultural life, many children, teens, and families do not use critical thinking skills to analyze media or reflect on media content and impact.
Children and Teens are Growing Up with Media in Many Forms
Film and media are key resources for library patrons
SOURCE: Public Library Association (PLA) Data Survey, 2012
NUMBER OF LIBRARES
TOTAL CIRCULATION, 2012
Print Circulation 1,225 828 million
CD/DVD Circulation
1,172 423 million
ACCESS
ANALYZEE
CREATE ACT
REFLECT
ACCESS
expanding the concept of literacy
SOURCE: Hobbs, R. (2010). Digital and Media Literacy: A Plan of Action. Washington DC: Aspen Institute. Knight Commission on the Information Needs of Communities in a Democracy.
The use of educational media develops intellectual curiosity
SOURCE: Rideout, V. (2014). Learning at Home: Families’ Educational Media Use in America. Joan Ganz Cooney Center. http://bit.ly/1qolsrL
Many parents are unaware of educational media resources
SOURCE: Rideout, V. (2014). Learning at Home: Families’ Educational Media Use in America. Joan Ganz Cooney Center. http://bit.ly/1qolsrL
Many parents do not promote the use of educational media at home
SOURCE: Rideout, V. (2014). Learning at Home: Families’ Educational Media Use in America. Joan Ganz Cooney Center. http://bit.ly/1qolsrL
Lack of Awareness
Protectionist Perspective
Protection
Empowerment
Digital & Media Literacy Embrace Both Protection & Empowerment
State of Rhode Island School & Public Librarians
Librarians currently do not generally use film and digital media to advance digital and media literacy competencies.
Two-thirds of school and public librarians report never using independent children's films.
Many librarians are unfamiliar with procuring and evaluating the quality of film, videos, games, and apps.
71% of school librarians and 63% of children's and young adult librarians indicated that they would like to integrate more children's film and media in their work.
N = 46 public librarians – children’s N = 46 school librarians
N = 46 public librarians – children’s N = 46 school librarians
State of Rhode Island School & Public Librarians
www.pcffri.org
Media Smart Libraries • A series of public programming events for
children, teens, and their families emphasizing the use of film and media texts and digital media tools and technologies to promote expanded literacy in the 21st century. These programs will draw upon a deep connection with the Providence Children's Film Festival.
• A series of continuing education workshops designed to create a cadre of digital and media literacy expert librarians and educators.
• A revised LIS curriculum for school and public librarians that includes an emphasis on digital media literacy and experiential learning through community collaboration.
• An online resource hub for librarians, educators and families
Stakeholders in Digital Literacy
TECH LEAD
ERSACTIVISTS
FAMILIES
LIBRARIANS
EDU
CATORS
CREATIVES
Media Smart LibrariesOUR GOALS• Increase awareness about the value
of digital and media literacy among family members and community leaders
• Advance the capacity of school and public librarians to implement high-quality programs that feature film and digital media in school and public libraries
• Improve the quality of LIS education for the next generation of public and school librarians through coursework that offers hands-on experiential learning and competencies in content creation, curation and collaboration.
Libraries, Film/Media & FamiliesHow Libraries are Positioning Themselves as the Digital Nexus of their Communities
Renee HobbsHarrington School of Communication and MediaMedia Education LabUniversity of Rhode Islandwww.mediaeducationlab.comTwitter: @reneehobbs