In this first webinar in the Leading from the Library series, we will explore the challenges and opportunities involved in starting a digital or media literacy program. We’ll hear from a panel of academic librarians about how they got started, as well as surprises and lessons learned along the way. Following the panel discussion, attendees will connect in small groups for further discussion and Q&A.
DAY: Wednesday, September 25, 2024
TIME: 12pm EST/ 5pm GMT/ 1030pm IST
LOCATION: Register here for the webinar series.
Featured Presenters
Nicole Brown leads the UC Berkeley Library’s Instruction Services Division, which includes: student learning, digital literacy, first-year and transfer student experience, reference services, making and prototyping, service design, and instructor development. She earned an MLIS from the Pratt Institute and an MA at NYU’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. Her research interests include critical teaching practices and incorporating new literacies into teaching and learning environments.
Melissa Mallon, MLIS, is Associate University Librarian for Teaching & Learning at Vanderbilt University. Melissa has published, presented, and taught professional development courses in the areas of academic library leadership and management, online learning, instructional design, and the impact of information, media, and digital literacies on student learning.
Amanda McCollom is the Multimedia Literacy Librarian at the University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press. In her role, she provides support to faculty and students with course-related multimedia assignments, such as video, podcast and graphic design projects. Her duties include consulting with faculty on assignment design, developing learning resources and activities to scaffold the media creation process, and teaching students about media creation concepts and skills. She holds an M.L.I.S from Drexel University and an M.A. in Film and Media Studies from Emory University.
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