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I am so grateful that I am able to do work that I am passionate about with an organization and community that is supportive. Thank you Library Journal and the City Library for this recognition.
#digitalequity #digitaldivide #digitalliteracy #digitalinclusion – at Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, UT
Shauna Edson @DescansoStreet, Digital Inclusion Coordinator, @SLCPL, emphasizes that digital equity does not occur in a vacuum. #LJMovers2020 ow.ly/Ez3750zzFhm
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"The project team provided Digital Navigator services to 585 low-income or older Salt Lake City community members over a 10-month period." @US_IMLS @SLCPL imls.gov/grant-spotlights/co… HT @DescansoStreet
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The new Digital Navigators Toolkit helps with the hiring process, training, daily workflow, program management, evaluation, outreach + more to support Digital Navigator programs. TY partners @SLCPL @US_IMLS @UrbanLibCouncil
Download it here: buff.ly/3neIs5m
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For the past year, @SLCPL has piloted the Digital Navigators service model to meet local digital needs. We connected with the library's local partners to learn more about how this work has helped to change lives across the community.
Read our blog here: buff.ly/2WNKChG
I’m going through old stacks of papers and came across this gem from 2019. It makes me miss in-person conferences 🥰
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Multilingual Digital Navigators Crucial For Inclusion ft.
@DescansoStreet and Andrew Au w/@digCLT broadbandbreakfast.com/2021/…
Support a great cause and pledge per Random Act of Kindness for the Salt Lake Center for Science Education Random Acts of Kindness-a-Thon. anython.com/slcseraok?partic…
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"The Salt Lake City Public Library is piloting a program for the nation called Digital Navigators, which provides devices, internet access, and computer literacy training to those who need it."
abc4.com/news/local-news/new…
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Join us tomorrow at 1 PM ET for the "Digital Navigators: Models, Partners, Assessment, and Funding" Net Inclusion webinar! @paolobalboa @andrewhau @DescansoStreet @PriyankaTweets2
REGISTER HERE: digitalinclusion.org/net-inc…
“Over the course of the pandemic, racist and violent attacks on the Asian community have increased by 1,900 percent, according to the Queens Chronicle.”
This is not okay. This article lists 50 ways to support our Asian American communities.
nymag.com/strategist/article… – at Salt Lake City, UT
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.@NewAmerica's latest report "Public Libraries and the Pandemic: Digital Shifts and Disparities to Overcome" takes a look at the essential role, ongoing work and challenges faced by public libraries as digital equity leaders during the pandemic. buff.ly/3sBxmHh
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The Digital Navigators service model positions trained individuals to provide phone-based support to help patrons with digital needs, and now @netinclusion has made more replicable tools available! @SLCPL @US_IMLS
Find out more: buff.ly/3qkvAsq
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Make and create a fun monthly project with a little help from the Library's awesome Creative Lab staff. Pick up a free supply kit from any Library location. Then build it during a live Zoom session. This month's project is embroidery!
events.slcpl.org/event/48168…
Utah Folks! Take action with @RESCUEorg to support digital connectivity in Utah and in Utah’s refugee communities[and all communities members]: act.rescue.org/LL9m5B4 #HB304 #digitalequity #utleg @derekkitchen
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NDIA is hiring: Deputy Director digitalinclusion.org/blog/20…
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The City Library’s Digital Navigators can help you with your digital needs and technology questions. Our Navigators can help connect you to free or low-cost internet service and devices, and help you with basic computer skills.
To use this free service, call 801-524-8200.
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The Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake’s Sacred Paths Youth Culture Class participants created tribal flags to recognize and celebrate their tribal heritage for Indigenous Month.
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Salt Lake City, Tax Help Utah, Salt Lake County and Utahns Against Hunger are teaming up to provide support to households who haven’t received their Economic Impact Payment/Stimulus Check yet. The IRS recently extended the deadline to receive this payment to Sat, Nov 21st.
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Join us in celebrating Digital Inclusion Week 2020! Digital Inclusion Week aims to raise awareness of solutions that address home internet access, personal devices, and local technology training and support programs. #DIW2020 #digitalequityNOW
digitalinclusion.org/diw20
