Virtual Learning
Originally aired: Thursday, July 8, 2021 11AM ET
Webinar: Learning to swim in a sea of data – data literacy for librarians and their communities
panelists + moderator
Josephine Louie
Education Development Center, Inc.
Amy Busey
Education Development Center, Inc.
Gina Millsap
Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library
Attendee Responses + Information
Librarians are information experts, but that doesn’t necessarily translate to a thorough grounding in the interpretation and use of data. So what does data literacy mean for librarians? In this webinar, we’ll be exploring what data literacy looks like and how a solid grasp of the basics can help guide better decision making in the library and beyond. Join us as we:
Build an understanding of what data literacy may mean in K-12 and postsecondary educational contexts
- Get a taste of what is involved in applying data literacy skill
- Discuss implications for the roles librarians can play in supporting data literacy within their communities
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