Libraries, Film/Media & FamiliesHow Libraries are Positioning Themselves as the Digital Nexus of their Communities

Renee HobbsHarrington School of Communication and MediaMedia Education LabUniversity of Rhode Islandwww.mediaeducationlab.comTwitter: @reneehobbs

Media and technology are a fundamental dimension of contemporary human development

Media and technology are a fundamental dimension of contemporary human development

….across the entire lifespan

Although moving image media is a dominant part of cultural life, many children, teens, and families do not use critical thinking skills to analyze media or reflect on media content and impact.

Children and Teens are Growing Up with Media in Many Forms

Film and media are key resources for library patrons

SOURCE: Public Library Association (PLA) Data Survey, 2012

NUMBER OF LIBRARES

TOTAL CIRCULATION, 2012

Print Circulation 1,225 828 million

CD/DVD Circulation

1,172 423 million

ACCESS

ANALYZEE

CREATE ACT

REFLECT

ACCESS

expanding the concept of literacy

SOURCE: Hobbs, R. (2010). Digital and Media Literacy: A Plan of Action. Washington DC: Aspen Institute. Knight Commission on the Information Needs of Communities in a Democracy.

The use of educational media develops intellectual curiosity

SOURCE: Rideout, V. (2014). Learning at Home: Families’ Educational Media Use in America. Joan Ganz Cooney Center. http://bit.ly/1qolsrL

Many parents are unaware of educational media resources

SOURCE: Rideout, V. (2014). Learning at Home: Families’ Educational Media Use in America. Joan Ganz Cooney Center. http://bit.ly/1qolsrL

Many parents do not promote the use of educational media at home

SOURCE: Rideout, V. (2014). Learning at Home: Families’ Educational Media Use in America. Joan Ganz Cooney Center. http://bit.ly/1qolsrL

Lack of Awareness

Protectionist Perspective

Protection

Empowerment

Digital & Media Literacy Embrace Both Protection & Empowerment

State of Rhode Island School & Public Librarians

Librarians currently do not generally use film and digital media to advance digital and media literacy competencies.

Two-thirds of school and public librarians report never using independent children's films.

Many librarians are unfamiliar with procuring and evaluating the quality of film, videos, games, and apps.

71% of school librarians and 63% of children's and young adult librarians indicated that they would like to integrate more children's film and media in their work.

N = 46 public librarians – children’s N = 46 school librarians

N = 46 public librarians – children’s N = 46 school librarians

State of Rhode Island School & Public Librarians

www.pcffri.org

Media Smart Libraries • A series of public programming events for

children, teens, and their families emphasizing the use of film and media texts and digital media tools and technologies to promote expanded literacy in the 21st century. These programs will draw upon a deep connection with the Providence Children's Film Festival.

• A series of continuing education workshops designed to create a cadre of digital and media literacy expert librarians and educators.

• A revised LIS curriculum for school and public librarians that includes an emphasis on digital media literacy and experiential learning through community collaboration.

• An online resource hub for librarians, educators and families

Stakeholders in Digital Literacy

TECH LEAD

ERSACTIVISTS

FAMILIES

LIBRARIANS

EDU

CATORS

CREATIVES

Media Smart LibrariesOUR GOALS• Increase awareness about the value

of digital and media literacy among family members and community leaders

• Advance the capacity of school and public librarians to implement high-quality programs that feature film and digital media in school and public libraries

• Improve the quality of LIS education for the next generation of public and school librarians through coursework that offers hands-on experiential learning and competencies in content creation, curation and collaboration.

Libraries, Film/Media & FamiliesHow Libraries are Positioning Themselves as the Digital Nexus of their Communities

Renee HobbsHarrington School of Communication and MediaMedia Education LabUniversity of Rhode Islandwww.mediaeducationlab.comTwitter: @reneehobbs