From: "McAllister, Courtney" <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Mon, 8 Jul 2019 20:48:28 +0000
Greetings,
Registration is now open for Universal Parity to Resources: Rethinking
Library Access
Thursday, July 25, 2PM (EST)
With the integration of experimental technologies and an accelerated
evolution of library content, librarians have become strong proponents
for integrating makerspace technologies into the classroom and
learning experience, utilizing augmented reality/virtual reality
(AR/VR) in library services, and advocating for the creation,
discovery, and use of Open Educational Resources (OER).
As our libraries move forward with adopting these new initiatives, it
is essential to keep accessibility in mind, and in this webinar,
you'll learn how to do just that. We want to ask ourselves how
distance users, individuals with disabilities, and others needing
accommodations can engage with these resources and services.
Incorporating new technologies and collections into the library is a
complex process. It has the potential to facilitate access to all
members of the community regardless of socioeconomic status and
background.
This 60-minute webinar examines the topic of innovative technologies
and collections through the lens of access and stewardship. Parity
goes beyond making books and information accessible to all; it means
making all library services accessible, including open resources,
makerspace services, and others. In particular, we will focus on
technology access, including makerspaces and emerging technology, such
as AR/VR and collections access, including OER and resource sharing
Within each topic, the instructors will discuss the current climate
within academic libraries, share their personal experiences and tips
in broadening access to resources, and encourage self-reflection as
you think about how they can expand resource accessibility in your
home institutions.
Presenters: Christine Elliott (Juniata College) and Courtney
McAllister (Yale University)
Register here: http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=olweb&Template=/Conference/ConferenceList.cfm&ConferenceTypeCode=X
Best wishes,
Courtney McAllister
Electronic Resources Librarian
Lillian Goldman Law Library
Yale University
Phone: 203-436-1296
Email: [log in to unmask]
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