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Dr. Mega Subramaniam

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Announcing the launch of the IMPACT Project Assessment Tools and Webinars - Measuring Computational Thinking Outcomes in Youth Library Programs

Posted By Mega Subramaniam Mar 14, 2023 09:25 AM
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Hello everyone, Computational Thinking (CT) is essential for all youth to succeed in an information-rich world. Public libraries across the United States seek to provide accessible and equitable opportunities for youth to acquire CT skills and understanding, dispositions, positive experiences, and confidence. ...

Join us for the ConnectedLibFest - March 15 and 16, 2023

Posted By Mega Subramaniam Jan 30, 2023 04:48 PM
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Hello everyone,   Registration is now open for ConnectedLibFEST, the first ever connected learning event specifically focused on small and rural libraries.  This free virtual experience takes place on Wednesday and Thursday, March 15 and 16, 2023 from 1 PM to 5 PM Eastern.   It is hosted by the University ...

ConnectedLibFEST - March 15-16, 2023

Posted By Mega Subramaniam Dec 10, 2022 03:39 PM
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Hello everyone,   In collaboration with public library staff nationwide, the ConnectedLib team (from the University of Washington and University of Maryland) built the ConnectedLib Toolkit to provide continuing education opportunities to library staff in rural and small libraries on how to embed connected ...

Calling all school librarians - Join a research study

Posted By Mega Subramaniam Jul 07, 2022 02:36 PM
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Hello,   I am helping to spread the word to join a research study . See note below from the researcher, Dr. Priya Kumar: ***** Are you a K-12 school librarian in the U.S. interested in helping children learn about digital literacy and privacy?  If so, come talk to us! We are a research team ...

A small grant for public libraries offering computational thinking program for youth ages 11-18

Posted By Mega Subramaniam Oct 15, 2021 08:13 PM
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The University of Maryland iSchool's IMProving Assessment of Computational Thinking in Libraries (IMPACT Libraries) research team is looking for public library staff to help us evaluate a series of assessment tools developed to measure the success of Computational Thinking (CT) programs for youth ages ...

Are you a public library staff that is offering a computational thinking program to youth?

Posted By Mega Subramaniam Sep 14, 2021 04:55 PM
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The University of Maryland iSchool's IMProving Assessment of Computational Thinking in Libraries (IMPACT Libraries) research team is looking for public library staff to help us evaluate a series of assessment tools developed to measure the success of Computational Thinking (CT) programs for youth ages ...

Webinar: Resources for Library Staff and Families to Enhance Digital Privacy and Security

Posted By Mega Subramaniam Jun 01, 2021 08:27 PM
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Hello everyone Join us for this free webinar where we share the results of a 4-year IMLS grant: Title: Resources for Library Staff and Families to Enhance Digital Privacy and Security   Date/Time: June 29, 2021 (Tuesday) from 4 pm to 5 pm ET   Description: In this free webinar, we will ...

Free Webinar Invitation: What's Essential When Serving Youth and Families in Crisis Times?

Posted By Mega Subramaniam Mar 01, 2021 09:03 PM
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Join us for this webinar!   Topic: What's Essential When Serving Youth and Families in Crisis Times? Date/Time: March 23, 2021 (Tuesday) at 12 pm ET/ 11 am CT/ 9 am PT. Speakers: Dr. Mega Subramaniam (University of Maryland) & Linda W. Braun (LEO Online) Description:  In the summer of 2020, 137 ...

A Field Guide for Preparing to Support Communities in Crises

Posted By Mega Subramaniam Feb 09, 2021 08:57 PM
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Hello everyone In the summer of 2020, we commenced co-design work with 137 library staff nationwide to learn how they are supporting their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 was the impetus for this work, however, as our process launched, the United States saw increased civic unrest ...

A Field Guide for Preparing to Support Communities in Crises

Posted By Mega Subramaniam Feb 09, 2021 08:55 PM
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Hello everyone In the summer of 2020, we commenced co-design work with 137 library staff nationwide to learn how they are supporting their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 was the impetus for this work, however, as our process launched, the United States saw increased civic unrest ...

Reimagining Youth Librarianship - A SLJ Project

Posted By Mega Subramaniam Jul 14, 2020 08:01 PM
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Hi everyone Just wanted to share that we have written our second article for the reimagining youth librarianship article series. Feel free to share this article with your friends and colleagues. Mega ------------------------------ Mega Subramaniam Associate Professor University of Maryland ...

Looking for public library staff who train other library staff

Posted By Mega Subramaniam Jun 25, 2020 06:21 PM
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The Safe Data Safe Families research team at the University of Maryland is currently recruiting PUBLIC library staff who train other library staff. We are conducting virtual participatory design sessions over the next few weeks and would like to hear more about your experience training library staff. ...