The time has some to retire the Libraries and Transliteracy project. Our purpose was to introduce the concept of transliteracy to librarianship at large. There are now whole conferences and workshops dedicated to the idea of transliteracy in all types of libraries. It is included in job titles, job descriptions, and grant proposals, and of […]| Libraries and Transliteracy
A presentation by Doug Belshaw to the Association of Independent Schools of New South Wales (Australia) ICT Managers Conference 2011.| Libraries and Transliteracy
After being away from Transliteracy for almost a year I recently gave two presentations on the topic. I had noticed a trend among librarians to equate transliteracy with digital literacy so part of my goal was to add some clarification. References are included in the slideshow but I’ve also provided them in this post for […]| Libraries and Transliteracy
As I mentioned elsewhere a couple of weeks ago, I returned to presenting after a brief hiatus due to changing jobs and relocating. I was fortunate enough to be asked by the Northeast Chapter of the Pennsylvania Library Association to give the keynote at their spring workshop. I provided an overview of Transliteracy and you can view […]| Libraries and Transliteracy
This past week I was fortunate enough to attend the Minnesota Library Association’s Academic and Research Library Day (MN ARLD Day). I was invited to deliver the keynote address on the topic of transliteracy and I’d say it went fairly well. Granted, I was incredibly nervous and I forgot my “script” once or twice, which […]| Libraries and Transliteracy
Great statement from IFLA about the importance of media and information literary followed by some recommendations. IFLA Media and Information Literacy Recommendations: In order to survive and develop, make decisions, and solve problems in every facet of life – personal, social, educational, and professional, individuals, communities, and nations need information about themselves as well as their physical […]| Libraries and Transliteracy
One of the questions I am repeatedly asked about transliteracy is – what are the set of skills for transliteracy? I understand where the asker is coming from – in a world where we base so much on standardized tests, having a list you can check off and mark complete is something we have been […]| Libraries and Transliteracy
In this short video, Dr. Gail Bush from National Louis University talks about information and literacy. She states we’ve moved beyond information literacy toward information transliteracy, where the format becomes “literally irrelevant.” Dr. Bush says that in the 20th Century we were taught to “answer the question” but now we must “question the answer” She […]| Libraries and Transliteracy
Last week I had the pleasure to speak to the LACONI Reference Services Section at the Harold Washington Library in Chicago. I wanted to share my presentation here.| Libraries and Transliteracy
February 1st was the first Digital Learning Day designed to encourage innovative use of tech in schools. Did your library participate today? The initiative, sponsored by the Alliance for Excellent …| Libraries and Transliteracy
