[OPLINLIST] Helping Ohioans with limited Internet access and experience learn to do one thing better online

[Marsha McDevitt-Stredney]

Please excuse multiple postings

 

In spring 2013, a 3-year national public service campaign to promote
digital literacy will launch. The campaign is called EveryoneOn. The key
message is to encourage people who are limited or non-Internet users, to
learn how to do "one thing better online." Public libraries are key to
the success of this effort because of your demonstrated commitment to
providing free access to the Internet as well as to improving people's
skills (e.g. using a mouse, applying for jobs online, or creating email
accounts).

 

The State Library of Ohio is bringing this important project to Ohio to
help support the digital literacy awareness and training efforts of Ohio
libraries.  "Ohio's public libraries have long been recognized as
leaders in helping Ohioans acquire and use essential digital literacy
skills," expressed State Librarian Beverly Cain.  "Participating in the
EveryoneOn campaign renews Ohio libraries' commitment to providing free
public access technology and training to ensure that all Ohioans have
the digital literacy skills needed to be successful in school, work, and
life."

 

The State Library is collaborating with Connect2Compete
<http://www.connect2compete.org/>  (C2C), the American Library
Association <http://www.ala.org/> , the Public Library Association
<http://www.ala.org/pla/> , the Institute of Museums and Library
Services <http://www.imls.gov/>  (IMLS), OCLC
<http://www.oclc.org/us/en/default.htm> , the Ad Council
<http://www.adcouncil.org/> , and many private corporations
<http://www.connect2compete.org/partners>   to help Ohioans with
limited Internet access and experience learn to do "one thing better
online." 

 

EveryoneOn details and updates for Ohio libraries are available at: 
http://library.ohio.gov/lpd/everyoneon.  A call to action will take
place later this month to update information about your library in the
zip code locator tool. This tool will be used to help people looking for
digital literacy training or public access computers to see the library
as a provider in their area.

 

Connect2Compete, the organization leading the campaign efforts, has more
information that you are encouraged to review on their website
<http://www.connect2compete.org/> . There are three resources currently
available:

 

*        Program brief: Explains more about EveryoneOn and what to
expect in the next few months and during the campaign.

*        Frequently Asked Question (FAQ): As questions arise, the
document will be updated.

*        Pre-recorded, online session: Discusses much of the
documentation. Can be helpful as a review or as additional staff become
involved.

 

EveryoneOn is designed to raise awareness of the importance of digital
literacy skills - which libraries have embraced for years. This is a
great opportunity to promote public libraries as a trusted and valuable
provider of free public access technology and training as we strive to
build stronger communities.

 

For more information contact Ashlee Tominey
<mailto:atominey at library.ohio.gov?subject=Question> , Library
Development Consultant (614-644-6889) or Mandy Knapp
<mailto:aknapp at library.ohio.gov?subject=Question> , Library Consultant
for Technology (614-466-1710).

 

 

 

Marsha McDevitt-Stredney

Marketing & Communications Director

274 E. 1st Avenue

Columbus, OH 43201

Tel: 614-644-6875

Fax: 614-466-3584

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