Call for chapters: Libraries Empowering Society through Digital Literacy

There is a call for Chapters for a book to be published as part of the IFLA/De Gruyter Library Publication Series. The title is Libraries Empowering Society through Digital Literacy, edited by Prudence Dalrymple, Heather Todd, Luisa Marquardt and Charles Wanjala. Abstracts, maximum 200 words are due by 31 March 2022. If accepted, draft chapters are due by 1 August 2022.
The book will be "about the need for, and impact of, digital literacies in libraries to support lifelong learning and empowerment. The term 'digital literacy' includes media literacy, digital capability along with information literacy. This book will examine ways in which all types of libraries can ensure that information in multiple digital formats is used effectively in many settings by various groups of learners.'"
The book is aimed at "educators and information professionals who are committed to creating a digitally capable society in school, public and academic libraries. ... The book’s goal is to share best practice and disseminate successful approaches to accessing, understanding and using information, using different tools, media, and platforms, in various learning environments, both in person and virtually."
There is more detail about topics and submission at https://www.ifla.org/news/call-for-chapters-book-on-digital-literacy/
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