From online classes to around the clock connectivity, the digital world has altered the social and educational landscape for youth in almost unimaginable ways. Although the terrain has shifted, decades old policies and practices are often still in place. So what does it mean to advocate for privacy literacy? I was thrilled to join the recent forum, Libraries Stand For Privacy to explore these and other issues.
Privacy is a precursor to intellectual freedom, but privacy literacy goes well beyond being a good digital citizen. It’s about empowered self-determination when it comes to personal data. Youth face new challenges, and library workers can encourage learning and reflection that inspires careful decisions, resistance, and action.
The National Forum for Privacy Literacy Standards and Competencies invited lively discussions across disciplines and specialties to advance the conversation. Thought leaders dove into applications, theories, and trends. Speakers included artist and librarian Julia Weist; an expert panel featuring Dr. Virginia Byrne, Elizabeth Laird, and Alison Macrina; an introduction to consensus building facilitated by Pedro Dos Santos; and a closing keynote from Dr. Seeta Peña Gangadharan. We also enjoyed some tabletop game design time thanks to two Makerspace collaborators at Penn State Berks, Annamarie Given (Technology and Makerspace Coordinator for University Libraries) and Nathaly Arias (intern and junior). Ready to get inspired and involved? Check out the session recordings and handbook.
Privacy work with youth in mind might take many shapes. Art projects about surveillance. Booklists and displays. Zine making. Privacy themed games like Technopoly, pictured above. Librarians are resourceful when it comes to pop ups and planned programs. For insights to guide policy and program ideas, visit ALA Guidelines for Students in K-12 Schools and the Library Freedom Project, and sign up to receive email news about forum work.
This post addresses ALSC Core Competency #1 Commitment to Client Group, #3 Programming Skills, and #7 Professionalism and Professional Development. Photo provided courtesy of Sarah Hartman-Caverly, Project Director, Libraries Stand for Privacy and Associate Librarian, Penn State University Libraries Penn State Berks.
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From online classes to around the clock connectivity, the digital world has altered the social and educational landscape for youth in almost unimaginable ways. Although the terrain has shifted, decades old policies and practices are often still in place. So what does it mean to advocate for privacy literacy? I was thrilled to join the recent forum, Libraries Stand For Privacy to explore these and other issues. Privacy is a precursor to intellectual freedom, but privacy literacy goes well beyond being a good digital citizen. It’s about empowered self-determination when it comes to personal data. Youth face new challenges, and library workers can encourage learning and reflection that inspires careful decisions, resistance, and action. The National Forum for Privacy Literacy Standards and Competencies invited lively discussions across disciplines and specialties to advance the conversation. Thought leaders dove into applications, theories, and trends. Speakers included artist and librarian Julia Weist; an…
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