Research Resources


	California School Library Association Contributed by: California School Library Association (CSLA) State of California Link: http://www.csla.net/ 4 Click the title to vote Several free, online web 2.0 professional development tutorials for teacher librarians and classroom teachers.
	Career Competency Model Clearinghouse Contributed by: U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Link: http://www.careeronestop.org/competencymodel/learn... 4 Click the title to vote Sponsored by the Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, this guide or clearinghouse of job related digital literacy skills that job-seekers should possess in various employment fields. The goal of the effort is to promote an understanding of the skill sets and competencies essential to educate and train a globally competitive workforce.
	Berkman Center Broadband Study Contributed by: Berkman Center for Internet and Society/Harvard Link: http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/newsroom/broadband_re... 4 Click the title to vote A report of international experiences with broadband and plans for next generation connectivity produced for the FCC.
	eLearningNC Contributed by: State of North Carolina Link: http://www.elearningnc.gov/ 4 Click the title to vote eLearning is learning utilizing electronic technologies to access educational curriculum outside of a traditional classroom. In most cases, it refers to a course, program or degree delivered completely online. This site contains a resource of links to virtual resource that can be searched and soon will be personalized to the user.
	Confronting the Challenges of a Participatory Culture: Media Education for the 21st Century Contributed by: The MacArthur Foundation Link: http://digitallearning.macfound.org/atf/cf/%7B7E45... 4 Click the title to vote This report guides the focus of the conversation about the digital divide from questions of technological access to those of opportunities to participate and to develop the cultural competencies and social skills needed for full involvement. The report argues schools and after-school programs must devote more attention to fostering new media literacies: a set of cultural competencies and social skills that young people need in the new media landscape.
	Seattle's Community Technology Program Contributed by: Seattle Department of Information Technology State of Washington Link: http://www.seattle.gov/tech/indicators/ 3 Click the title to vote Report from 2009 on Seattle's residential information technology survey.
	21st Century Information Literacy Standards for the Digital Learners of New York Contributed by: New York Library Association Link: http://thenewmiddleschool.files.wordpress.com/2010... 3 Click the title to vote A standards guide for learners in K-12 schools, higher education, libraries, and life-long learning. These Standards are based on, and aligned with, national standards from: the American Library Association (ALA) and the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE).
	A Parent's Guide to Internet Safety Contributed by: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Link: http://www.fbi.gov/stats-services/publications/par... 3 Click the title to vote FBI's guide to help parents begin to understand the complexities of online child exploitation.
	AIGA Design for Democracy Contributed by: Design for Democracy Link: http://www.aiga.org/content.cfm/design-for-democra... 3 Click the title to vote Seeks to make government more accessible by making information, instructions, forms, websites and service centers easy to find, understand and use. Design for Democracy has access to specialists in information, interaction, environmental and graphic design, as well as experts in usability, plain language, ethnographic research and branding.
	Literacyworks Contributed by: Literacyworks Link: http://www.literacyworks.org/lw/home.html?false 1 Click the title to vote Literacyworks, an educational nonprofit organization, was created to address the needs of underprivileged and underrepresented adults, families and children by using educational technology to increase the quality, availability, and accessibility of literacy curriculum for individuals with low literacy skills.
	Opportunity for All: How the American Public Benefits from Internet Access at U.S. Libraries Contributed by: Institute of Museum and Library Services Link: http://impact.ischool.washington.edu/documents/OPP... 0 Click the title to vote This study provides an investigation of the ways library patrons use libraries, why they use them, and how it affects their lives. The study is the result of a national telephone survey, online surveys conducted at public libraries, and interviews to reveal the role modern libraries play in a digital society.
	Building Digital Communities Contributed by: Institute of Museum and Library Services Link: http://www.imls.gov/about/building_digital_communi... 0 Click the title to vote The Institute of Museum and Library Services, together with the University of Washington and the International City/County Management Association, has consulted with hundreds of community members and experts over the past 18 months to identify action steps and a framework for digital communities.
	Public Library Funding and Technology Access Study Contributed by: American Library Association (ALA) Link: http://www.ala.org/research/sites/ala.org.research... 0 Click the title to vote This study provides an annual "state of the library" report on the technology resources brokered by libraries and the funding that enables free public access to these resources.
	How to Find a Great Job: Entry-Level Workers and Career Changers Contributed by: @yourlibrary Link: http://www.atyourlibrary.org/career/how-find-great... 0 Click the title to vote This article contains advice for individuals that are planning to change careers or for individuals who are just starting out in their first career.
	How to Get a Great Job: Web Use 101 Contributed by: @yourlibrary Link: http://www.atyourlibrary.org/career/how-get-great-... 0 Click the title to vote This article contains internet basics including how to log in, using software to create a resume, and protect your privacy. It also covers resume and cover letter writing.
	Changing Gears: 5 Steps to Moving Beyond Single Industry Experience Contributed by: @yourlibrary Link: http://www.atyourlibrary.org/career/changing-gears... 0 Click the title to vote This article offers five steps to transition from your current industry.
	50 Tips for Web Design Contributed by: Vermont Council on Rural Development Link: http://e4vt.org/programs/e-vermont/toolkit/interne... 0 Click the title to vote Vermont's Chief Marketing Officer, Kathy Murphy, shares her top tips for designing a usable, accessible website.
	My New Job Search Contributed by: My New Job Search Link: http://www.mynewjobsearch.com/ 0 Click the title to vote Use this resource to find a job. You can search for a job by category, location, or keyword.
	Your Winning Edge: Resume and Interview Preparation Contributed by: State of New York Link: http://www.nycareerzone.org/framegrabber.jsp?http:... 0 Click the title to vote This guide contains materials, tips, and exercises to help in the job search process, and interview preparation.
	Job Search Guide: Strategies for Professionals Contributed by: State of New York Link: http://www.nycareerzone.org/framegrabber.jsp?http:... 0 Click the title to vote This guide provides job search information including specific steps that job seekers can follow to identify employment opportunities. A job seeker can use the information in this guide to develop job hunting strategies, learn skills and techniques for successfully completing the applicant screening process (e.g., filling out applications, answering interview questions, completing employment tests), and identify other resources that can be helpful in locating employment.