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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">From press release of the Institute of Museum and Library Services:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">In Spring 2013, a 3-year national public service campaign to promote digital literacy will launch. The campaign is called<i>
<b>EveryoneOn</b>. </i>The<i> </i>key message is to encourage people who are limited or non-Internet users, to learn how to do “one thing better online”. Public libraries are key to the success of this effort because of
</span><span style="color:#1F497D">their</span><span style="color:#1F497D"> demonstrated commitment to providing free access to the Internet as well as to improving people’s skills (e.g. using a mouse, applying for jobs online, or creating email accounts).
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Connect2Compete, the organization leading the campaign efforts, has more information that
</span><span style="color:#1F497D">people</span><span style="color:#1F497D"> are encouraged to
</span><a href="http://www.connect2compete.org/content/everyoneon-library-materials">review on their website.</a><span style="color:#1F497D"> There are three resources currently available:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">1)</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;color:#1F497D">
</span><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Program brief</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">: Explains more about EveryoneOn and what to expect in the next
few months and during the campaign.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">2)</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;color:#1F497D">
</span><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Frequently Asked Question (FAQ):</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"> As questions arise, the document will be updated.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">3)</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;color:#1F497D">
</span><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Pre-recorded, online session</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">: Discusses much of the documentation. Can be helpful
as a review or as additional staff become involved. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Because campaign details continue to evolve,</span><span style="color:#1F497D"> the Institute of Museum and Library Services will send</span><span style="color:#1F497D"> updates will be sent as they become available.
The first call to action will come later in February to update information about your library in
</span><span style="color:#1F497D">a</span><span style="color:#1F497D"> zip code locator tool to help people looking for digital literacy training or public access computers to see the library as a provider in their area.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="color:#1F497D">EveryoneOn</span></i><span style="color:#1F497D"> is designed to raise awareness of the importance of digital literacy skills – which libraries have embraced for years. This is a great opportunity to promote
public libraries as a trusted and valuable provider of free public access technology and training as we strive to build stronger communities.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Look for more information soon! <o:p>
</o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Thank you for all you do.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">_________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D">Ann Reed, Federal Programs Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D">Oregon State Library<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D">Library Development Services<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D">250 Winter St.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D">Salem, OR 97301<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D">ann.reed@state.or.us<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D">phone 503-378-5027<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D">fax 503-378-6439<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black">http://www.oregon.gov/OSL/LD/</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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