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ERIC Number: EJ1426943
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 19
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ISSN: ISSN-2398-5348
EISSN: EISSN-2398-5356
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Community-Based Learning and Data Literacy: The Role of the Public Library
Sein Oh; Lorri Mon
Information and Learning Sciences, v125 n7-8 p456-474 2024
Purpose: By examining types of literacies taught by public libraries and the modes through which these programs were offered, this study aims to explore how public libraries might integrate data literacy training for the general public into existing library educational programs. Design/methodology/approach: This study examined programs offered in 30 US public libraries during 2019 and 2020 to better understand types of literacy education announced to the public through library website listings and Facebook Events pages. Findings: While public libraries offered educational programs in literacy areas ranging from basic reading and writing to technology, vocational skills, health literacy and more, data literacy training was not widely offered. However, this study identified many already-existing programs highly compatible for integrating with data literacy training. Originality/value: This study offered new insights into both the literacies taught in public library programs as well as ways for public libraries to integrate data literacy training into existing educational programming, in order to better provide data literacy education for the general public.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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