Congratulations to the following Michigan public libraries that applied and were selected to host digital literacy workshops as part of the PLA Digital Literacy Workshop Incentive. * Adrian District Library * Coloma Public Library * Hastings Public Library * Menominee County Library * Ray Township Public Library * Spring Lake District Library * Thomas E. Fleschner Memorial Library Read more about the program online https://www.ala.org/pla/initiatives/digitalliteracy/incentive Find the ALA Press Release about the project https://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2022/08/pla-awards-11-million-160-pu... Quote from the ALA press release: "With over $1 million in contributions from AT&T, the Public Library Association (PLA) has selected 160 public libraries to host digital literacy workshops across the country. The PLA Digital Literacy Workshop Incentive, supported by AT&T<http://www.ala.org/pla/initiatives/digitalliteracy/incentive>, is designed to support public libraries in their efforts to boost digital skills for all members of their communities. The workshops leverage online digital literacy courses, created by PLA in collaboration with AT&T, that are available to anyone through DigitalLearn.org<https://www.digitallearn.org/> and AT&T ScreenReady(r). DigitalLearn.org<https://screenready.att.com/digital-literacy/> online courses and training materials were developed with and for library staff and their patrons. The site's digital literacy offerings cover everything from technology basics to how to avoid online scams.
From small towns to big cities, funded libraries' efforts will be specific to each community's unique needs. Just a few examples of how funds will be used are: creating new or expanding digital literacy education; hosting digital literacy workshops using the new and updated course materials; and promoting the courses and workshops with patrons and in the community."
sdw Shannon White Library Development Manager Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48909 Whites29@michigan.gov<mailto:Whites29@michigan.gov> 517-335-1507 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan>