Digital citizenship, the ethical and responsible use of technology, is part of librarians’ standards, requirements and work they do. How can librarians consistently and effectively program on this topic? And how can librarians get support and buy-in from administrators and teachers? This webinar, by a co-author of the 2022 title with ABC-CLIO: Advocating Digital Citizenship: Resources for the Library and Classroom, will share strategies of how to teach and communicate digital citizenship in the library.
Through this webinar, you will learn:
• How to tie in digital citizenship to annual events
• Understanding different community perspectives on digital citizenship
• Ideas for digital citizenship programming
• Planning a year of digital citizenship
• Free resources to learn and program more
Digital Citizenship Programming in Libraries
Carrie Rogers-Whitehead worked in libraries for nearly a decade and now consults and trains librarians. She regularly researches and writes for librarians, educators and parents. Carrie has published 5 books, with two coming out in 2022 including a new book co-authored with two school librarians with ABC-CLIO: Advocating Digital Citizenship: Resources for Library and Classroom. In 2021 she received an Outstanding Reference Title award from the Reference & User Services Association of ALA. Carrie is the founder of Digital Respons-Ability, a mission-based company that has educated tens of thousands of students, parents and educators in digital citizenship. Her company’s curriculum and work can be found in multiple states and countries. Carrie is a sought-after trainer, former TEDx speaker, adjunct instructor and loves to teach others.
