IS the Open Library a Solution for rural Canada

Author

Helen Murphy, Host, Rural Spark podcast

Description

This podcast discusses an initiative in rural Nova Scotia which sees the implementation of self-service library access as a viable option to extend access beyond staffed hours.

Resource Audience

Resource Type (defunct)

Web Resource

Find a Way to Develop Data Literacy - Using Library Carpentry!

Description

This preconference session will help participants find a way to develop staff’s data literacy by leveraging Library Carpentry training (https://librarycarpentry.org/). Library Carpentry’s goal is to create a community of learners who embrace technologies & software to get work done more effectively. This session will begin with an explanation of Library Carpentry & how the presenters have applied it at the University of Alberta Libraries. Participants will then learn tangible & scalable ways they can use Library Carpentries at their libraries to break down barriers for library staff’s professional development around coding & data analysis. Following these discussions, participants will take part in a hands-on Intro to Data workshop demo (https://tinyurl.com/yasz3n2n), highlighting pedagogical techniques that help demystify key-tech concepts & support learners at all levels.

Author

Abigail Sparling, Céline Gareau-Brennan

Author E-Mail

abigail.sparling@ualberta.ca, crg@ualberta.ca

Conference Year

2019
Materials
Presentation Format
PDF