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SUMMARY:Day for an Informed Public @ CT State Library
DESCRIPTION:For many\, today’s information environment is characterized 
 by bite-sized pieces of information from hundreds of content creators 
 delivered through feeds designed to engage and enrage. Navigating this is 
 becoming increasingly complex. Luckily\, there are many ways you can help 
 your patrons – and yourself – build the knowledge and skills needed to 
 be informed. Drawing on research from the Center for an Informed Public\, 
 we’ll get insight into both our information ecosystem and the approaches 
 that work to engage patrons around these issues. We know that one size does 
 not fit all\, so we’ll explore multiple options – from a media 
 literacy-themed escape room game to passive programming on AI-generated 
 images to community events that spark discussion across generations – and 
 more. You’ll leave with a better understanding of the information 
 landscape and comprehensive resources co-created by librarians and 
 researchers to try in your own library.\n\nNOTE: Attendees will need to 
 bring laptops or tablets to explore the resource guides and access the 
 internet for other portions of the day.\n\nNOTE: Bring Your Own Lunch/ 
 Snack for a 30 minute lunch break\n\nPresenter: \n\nLiz Crouse is the 
 Education and Engagement Manager at the University of Washington's Center 
 for an Informed Public (CIP)\, a research center that helps individuals\, 
 communities and institutions navigate our complex information environment. 
 She works with teachers\, librarians\, and other educators to help them 
 bring activities informed by CIP research to their students\, patrons\, and 
 audiences. Prior to her role at CIP she worked as a classroom teacher and 
 school librarian in New York\, North Carolina\, and Washington schools. She 
 holds a Masters in TESOL from Hunter College and a Master of Library and 
 Information Science (MLIS) from the University of Washington.\n\nRecording 
 and Slides:\n\nPlease plan to attend this program as scheduled in person as 
 it will not be recorded and slides will only be shared with 
 attendees.\n\nWho Should Come?\n\nPerfect for anyone Tween\, Teen\, and 
 Adult Services staff\, Digital Navigators\, or anyone interested in media 
 and information literacy.\n\nAccessibility \n\nThis event will be held in 
 person at the Middletown Library Service Center. When slides are present 
 captions will be on and the presenter will have access to a microphone. The 
 meeting room has a screen magnifier and during certain activities the 
 manipulation of cardstock will be necessary. If you require another access 
 service to participate fully\, please use the Accommodation Request Form at 
 least 14 days prior to the event.
LOCATION:Middletown Library Service Center\, 786 South Main St.\, Middletown
ORGANIZER;CN="Kymberlee Powe":MAILTO:Kymberlee.Powe@ct.gov
CATEGORIES:DLD Workshop
CONTACT;CN="Kymberlee Powe":MAILTO:Kymberlee.Powe@ct.gov
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