Australian Public libraries are the beneficiaries of an ALIA and Safer Internet Group initiative that will provide information on cybersafety for staff and the public.
The information sessions are being provided by the members of the Safer Internet Group and facilitated by project partner, the Alannah and Madeline Foundation with the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) providing information brochures and resources.
Sponsorship of the sessions is being provided by SIG members Yahoo!, Google and ALIA with the support of other SIG members.
The first session will be at Gungahlin Library (ACT) on Wednesday 2nd November at 6.00pm.
Content of the sessions includes:
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what young people are doing online – a snapshot based on the latest research;
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identifing both the risks (cybersafety, cyberbullying and other e-security issues) and positives (engagement, socialisation, empowerment, education) to young people when engaging with the Internet and mobile technology; and
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Strategies and tools – top tips for parents to help keep young people safe online. Showcase several best-practice resources.
For further information please contact Lynne Makin, Secretariat Safer Internet Group and Project Manager Q&A Nights on 02 6056 0400 or email lynne@lcmsolutions.net.au.
Cheers
Jan
Jan Richards, Chair ALIA Public Libraries Advisory Committee