Naslov
Digital literacy as a part of continuing education library efforts

Autori
Vrana, Radovan

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u zbornicima skupova, cjeloviti rad (in extenso), znanstveni

Izvornik
43rd International Convention on Information, Communication and Electronic Technology (MIPRO): proceedings / Skala, Karolj - Rijeka : Hrvatska udruga za informacijsku i komunikacijsku tehnologiju, elektroniku i mikroelektroniku - MIPRO, 2020, 801-806

ISBN
978-953-233-099-1

Skup
43rd International Convention on Information and Communication Technology, Electronics and Microelectronics (MIPRO 2020)

Mjesto i datum
Opatija, Hrvatska, 28.09.2020. - 02.10.2020

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
digital literacy ; public library ; continuig education ; Croatia

Sažetak
As the information technology (IT) continues beinga part of everyone life, or, at least, of everyone being in position to use any device connected to some type of a communication network including mobile networks, it has become extremely critical for a person to become digitally literate. Younger generations receiveeducation indigital literacy education during their schooling, while adults are frequently lacking such competences once they leave formal education and find employment. Public libraries aim to bridge the digital divide and provide access to critical information and activities to anyone interested in acquisition of knowledge and skills foruse of IT and use of digital information sources.The purpose of the research conducted in form of a survey was to confirm an importantrole of public librariesas places of informal and continuing educationindigital literacyin an environmentdifferentfromschools and universities (places of formal education). The research results in this paper show that public libraries are active facilitatorsand educational partnersin introducing digital literacy to their users. In spite of some obstacles, public libraries remain determined to provide access to critical information sourcesand activities, whichwould lead to greater proficiency in digital literacy.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Informacijske i komunikacijske znanosti

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