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Short Courses

The fifth intake will be open for registration in October. In the meantime, register your interest with us at ucmedialiteracy@canberra.edu.au

Media Literacy for LIS Professionals

Media literacy is essential for all citizens to navigate the current environment of misinformation and disinformation. A of Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) Members by the Â鶹´å of Canberra found that 73% of the respondents believe libraries have a responsibility to educate others about media literacy. A recent found that 99% of Australian public librarians view media literacy as important. However, while 73% feel somewhat equipped to support it, only 10% feel very well equipped.

We are offering a seven-week flexible, self-paced online Media Literacy course for Librarians, Teacher Librarians and other Library staff such as Library Technicians or Assistants.

The course will help you develop critical-thinking skills around the use of media and AI, and will encourage you to consider and develop an online package for educating others as you progress through the course. By the end of the course you will:

  • Understand the social and digital media environment
  • Know how to verify information, distinguish news and facts from rumour, advertising and opinion
  • Understand how online advertising, marketing and strategic campaigning and advocacy persuades and influences
  • Identify misinformation, disinformation and media bias
  • Identify and understand how to protect yourself from scams and keep yourself safe online
  • Develop strategies for teaching media literacy knowledge and skills
  • Understand key concepts surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Explore current trends and issues driven by AI in the LIS sector
  • Review and document key resources in the field for ongoing education

The course is for those who teach media literacy to students and the public, including Librarians, Teacher Librarians and other Library staff such as Library Technicians or Assistants. It comprises of 50 hours of learning over the seven weeks, including your own reading and activities.

For more information contact: UCMediaLiteracy@canberra.edu.au

COSTS (including GST)

ALIA Members: $500

Non-ALIA Members: $665

Group enrolments are available for ALIA institutional members with 10% discount offered for 20 or more staff registrations and 15% for 50 or more staff registrations.

**For ALIA Membership  or contact: membership@alia.org.au**

REFERENCE

  • - 12 April 2022 (Dr Sora Park & Dr Barbara Walsh).