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<p class="MsoNormal">There are two opportunities next week to learn more about the
<a href="https://www.digitalinclusion.org/digital-navigator-model/">Digital Navigator Model</a> developed by the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA). The model describes navigators as trusted guides who assist community members in internet adoption and
the use of computing devices. Digital navigation services include ongoing assistance with affordable internet access, device acquisition, technical skills, and application support. Hear about two libraries that have piloted the model …<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Develop a Blueprint to Meet the Needs of Your Community: Learning from the Digital Navigators<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Tuesday, September 28, 2021<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>10:00 – 11:00 am (PT)<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="https://members.urbanlibraries.org/events/2021/09/28/webinar/develop-a-blueprint-to-meet-the-needs-of-your-community-learning-from-the-digital-navigators/">Registration Link</a>
</b>(Session is free, click on “Continue as Guest” button to get to registration page)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Hosted by the Urban Libraries Council<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Throughout the pandemic, public libraries have worked tirelessly to address the new and intensified digital access barriers resulting from COVID-19. One year since its inception, the
<u><a href="https://www.urbanlibraries.org/initiatives/digital-navigators">Digital Navigators</a></u> service model has been instrumental in equipping libraries with a proven framework to expand one-on-one support services beyond buildings and directly to individuals.
The model facilitates access to technology for learners of diverse ages, languages and abilities.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Staff from the National Digital Inclusion Alliance have enabled public libraries to do this vital work through delivering four interactive training courses focused on understanding learner needs. Join leaders from NDIA to discover best
practices from this training curriculum and find out how to access the free, open and reusable documents and templates you can use to replicate the Digital Navigator model in your community. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Participants will have the opportunity to hear from King County Library System staff and a KCLS Digital Navigator will outline how the training was critical to rolling out the program successfully in their library and community.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>The Digital Navigators Toolkit: Findings and Recommendations<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Thursday, September 30, 2021<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>12:00 pm (PT)<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIud-Csqz0iHdNGmz3DljpXVsz-WU1uXWwR?timezone_id=America%2FLos_Angeles">Registration Link</a><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Hosted by the NDIA<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Hear from National Digital Inclusion Alliance staff about the new
<a href="https://www.digitalinclusion.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Digital-Navigators-Toolkit-Final.pdf">
Digital Navigators Toolkit</a>. The toolkit offers a case study of the <a href="https://services.slcpl.org/digital-navigators">
Salt Lake City Public Library pilot program</a>. Delivered in partnership with the
<a href="https://www.urbanlibraries.org/initiatives/digital-navigators">Urban Libraries Council</a>, with support from the<a href="https://www.imls.gov/"> Institute of Museum and Library Services</a>, the Salt Lake City program represents the successful implementation
of Digital Navigators in a public library setting.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:3.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black">Arlene Weible, MLS (she/her/hers)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:3.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%">Oregon Federal Regional Depository Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:3.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%">State Library of Oregon<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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