Libraries and Literacy: Making Connections - Insights and Findings

Explore the findings from a needs assessment survey conducted to understand digital literacy training, curriculum usage, pre-assessment tools, and unmet needs in the library and literacy community. Discover the diverse responses and areas for improvement identified by over 400 participants representing various organizations.

• Libraries
• Literacy
• Digital Literacy
• Community Engagement
• Survey

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1. Libraries and Literacy: Making Connections Jennifer Peters Community Engagement Administrator Texas State Library and Archives Commission

2. Public Library* Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) Expansion Project Part of TRAIN TEX Project Goal: Expand library engagement with local AEL providers * More than just public libraries!

3. Needs Assessment Survey May 16-31, 2016 Shared widely with library and literacy community

4. Who Responded? 407 responses (289 complete) 225+ separate organizations 81% describe themselves as small to medium 53.7% public libraries 12.2% community college libraries 15.2% academic libraries 7.8% literacy providers 11.1 % other More information on locations here

5. What We Learned What kind of digital literacy training do you provide? Select all that apply.

6. What We Learned Do you use an existing digital literacy curriculum?

7. What We Learned If yes, which one(s)? Learning Express, 11% Other non-digital literacy curriculum listed, 32% GCFLearnFree, 26% TX State Library, 5% Microsoft Digital Literacy Standard Curriculum Version 4, 3% Atomic Learning (academic), 5% INEA (Spanish- language), 3% Locally developed, 16%

8. What We Learned Do you use a pre-assessment tool on your patrons/users before providing services?

9. What We Learned Are there unmet digital literacy needs in your community?

10. What We Learned

11. What We Learned Languages Needed (if specified) 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%

12. Other, Please Specify Free simple curriculum Funding More computers for the public to use Access to technology More staff familiar with technology Need more trainers Nothing exists, we need help. Time, money, space, people Volunteer tutors Digital Literacy classes More devices to demonstrate curriculum Connectivity for learners outside of centers Better publicity

13. What We Learned

14. What We Learned What would make you want to attend a day-long regional workshop on digital literacy and partnerships?

15. Other, Please Specify Follow-up training Close proximity Low cost How to gain funding Location Materials in Spanish STEPS ON HOW TO GET THIS GOING Someone to work in the library while I am in this training Grants for digital literacy Help with travel Software, flashdrive, computer giveaways

16. What We Learned Highlights of Other Topics to cover at a workshop

17. What We Learned

18. What We Learned

19. Whats Next Digital Literacy Toolkit, in translation Digital Literacy webpage Regional Training workshops One-on-one coaching More?

20. Discussion/Questions? Jennifer Peters Community Engagement Administrator jpeters@tsl.texas.gov 512-463-2214