E N D
The Future. Welcome to the 21st Century.
“Success in today’s society requires information literacy, a spirit of self-reliance and a strong ability to collaborate, communicate effectively, and solve problems. Combining strengths in traditional learning with robust investment in modern communication infrastructures, libraries and museums are well equipped to build the skills Americans need in the 21st century.” (IMLS 2008) Rhode Island Office of Library & Information Services
20th Century 1-2 jobs Mastery of one field Local Routine, hands-on Institution-centered; formal degree Top down 21st Century 10-15 jobs Mastery of many fields Global Non-routine, technical, creative, interactive Learner centered; self-directed Multi-directional Background: Workforce Shifts Rhode Island Office of Library & Information Services
IMLS: 21st Century Skills Framework • Learning & Innovation Skills • Information, Media & Technology Skills • Life & Career Skills • 21st Century themes Adapted from Partnership for 21st Century Skills (P21) www.p21.org Rhode Island Office of Library & Information Services
20th Century Primarily content-driven Mostly tangible objects One way information Focus: presentation & display Acts independently Located in community Institution leads content development 21st Century Combination of audience & content-driven Combination of tangible and digital objects Multi directional (co-created experiences) Focus: audience engagement & experience Collaborative partnerships Embedded in community Content co-created & accessible in multiple ways 21st Century Library Shift Rhode Island Office of Library & Information Services
Contexts • Economy • Society and Learning • Audience Expectations Rhode Island Office of Library & Information Services
The future. • Collaboration • Audience engagement • Community leaders • Multi-directional conversations • www.olis.ri.gov/resources/21stcentury/ Rhode Island Office of Library & Information Services
Comments? Questions? Contact: Karen Mellor, Library Program Managerkaren.mellor@olis.ri.gov401-574-9304 Rhode Island Office of Library & Information Services