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Publication Date: 2024
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School Librarians as Digital Citizenship Leaders
Ashley Cooksey
Knowledge Quest, v52 n3 p10-15 2024
Digital citizenship should be an embedded component of all curriculum. In order to teach students to be empowered digital citizens, school librarians must use their libraries as safe spaces to explore the layers of digital citizenship. Through classroom discussions, online learning, and unplugged activities, learners can engage with aspects of digital citizenship and practice in a somewhat controlled environment. By teaching learners digital citizenship in the learning space first, librarians equip them to effectively use the internet and be participatory citizens and empathetic learners. School librarians model ethical use of information and lead by example. A school librarian participates in the creation and use of Acceptable Use Policies, as well as digital citizenship curriculum alignment. By participating in digital professional learning communities, school librarians are able to not only learn about leading-edge technology and digital tools but also share what they know. School librarians are digital leaders.
Descriptors: Citizenship, School Libraries, Models, Empathy, Citizen Participation, Librarians, Role, Leadership, Technological Literacy, Internet
American Association of School Librarians. Available from: American Library Association. 50 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611. Tel: 1-800-545-2433; Web site: http://knowledgequest.aasl.org/
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Language: English
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