Digital Literacy and Fandom Culture

Read here about our full webinar series on Leading from the Library.

In this webinar, we'll discuss how interest and participation in fandom culture contributes to the development of digital literacy skills. Drawing on principles of connected learning and the Virginia Tech Digital Literacy Framework, participants will explore how learning and identity development is present in and motivated by media discussions, fan art creation, fanfiction writing, and other fandom activities. Following the presentation, attendees will join breakout rooms for further discussion and connection.
 

DAY: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 
TIME: 12pm EST/ 5pm GMT/ 10:30pm IST
LOCATION: Register here for the webinar.
 

Featured Presenters

Katlyn Griffin(she/her) is a Teaching & Learning Engagement Librarian at Virginia Tech. She is a digital literacy educator, an avid and active member of various fandoms, and once taught herself how to make gifs for a Harry Styles Tumblr post.

ABOUT THE WEBINAR SERIES: The Leading from the Library Series explores the unique role that librarians and library workers can play in leading digital and media literacy programs. What unique ‘flavors’ do libraries bring to digital and media literacy learning? What creative solutions are librarians exploring to engage learners? And (how) is AI shaping the conversation about literacy in libraries?
Across the series, we’ll explore a range of opportunities and challenges for librarians who are leading or hoping to lead digital literacy initiatives, including how to get started, partnering with learner-leaders, identifying partners, and more.

Please get in touch with us if you would like to share your work in this series.

Julia Feerrar, Webinar Series Manager | feerrar@vt.edu