Menu
The NSLA symposium “Libraries supporting media and information literacy for young people” provided valuable insights into the unique role libraries can play in fostering media and information literacy for young people – skills that are more critical than ever in today’s complex information landscape. Libraries have a growing opportunity to support the development of these skills by offering resources, guidance, and a safe space for exploration and learning.
The symposium specifically focused on how a guiding framework of attitude, awareness, ability, and access (the 4As) can be effectively implemented to empower young learners. It featured three one-hour sessions across three days, each focusing on a different stage of schooling: early childhood, Year K-6, and Year 7-12/13. Key topics discussed included:
Thank you again to everyone who joined us and contributed to the discussion on how libraries can support media and information literacy for young people. If you missed any of the sessions or would like to revisit them, the recordings are now available below, along with additional resources.
If you’d like to connect with any of the symposium presenters or members of the Learning Network, please email: info@nsla.org.au.
Members of National and State Libraries Australasia (NSLA) acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and Kaitiaki of the lands on which
our libraries do their daily work, preserving and sharing our collective cultural heritage.
