]> Knowledge Ontario Ideas http://www.libraryng.com/node/1479 By spring 2009, we will be 2 1/2 years into the collaboration that is Knowledge Ontario. This is an opportune time to revisit the vision, goals and directions needed to shape our future path. To help set the stage, we are launching a series of conversations to frame, focus and distill some key ideas that we can explore in more depth. Below is a first cut at some broad themes and conversations. Please look at the discussion threads here, jump into whatever catches your fancy or speaks to your passion. We invite you to join the flow of ideas in helping Knowledge Ontario to reshape its future over the next three years. To join the group, click on the green subscribe button below. en Improve equity in access to digital resources http://www.libraryng.com/node/1481 <p >This theme is about equity in access to digital content and services, including issues such as bridging the digital divide, accessibility standards, making services universally available, and overcoming barriers to broadband access. </p> Mon, 09 Mar 2009 10:37:39 -0400 Promote life-long learning http://www.libraryng.com/node/1489 <p >This theme is about supporting life-long learning at every stage and respectful of Ontario&#39;s diverse cultures and communities through creation and distribution of digital tools and on line learning resources. </p> Mon, 09 Mar 2009 10:46:25 -0400 Contribute to the development of engaged, educated, informed citizens http://www.libraryng.com/node/1497 <p >This theme is oriented around the core concepts of civic engagement, democratic media and the creation of sense-making tools to assist in understanding and acting on societal issues and concerns. </p> Mon, 09 Mar 2009 10:56:02 -0400 Work collaboratively to create innovative and sustainable solutions http://www.libraryng.com/node/1505 <p >This theme focuses on developing ways of collaborating, sharing ideas and leveraging the community-building role of libraries to foster vibrant, inclusive and creative communities. </p> Mon, 09 Mar 2009 11:01:42 -0400 Connect communities, share knowledge and best practices http://www.libraryng.com/node/1513 <p >This theme focuses on capacity and skill building initiatives including ways of supporting knowledge exchange networks and dissemination of best practices, as well as self-organising knowledge such as crowd-sourcing. </p> Mon, 09 Mar 2009 11:07:35 -0400 Strengthening research and critical thinking skills http://www.libraryng.com/node/1521 <p >This theme focuses on extending virtual reference capabilities, developing and sustaining digital literacies and exploring partnerships with education and learning organizations.</p> Mon, 09 Mar 2009 11:20:17 -0400 Create new discovery spaces and immersive learning environments http://www.libraryng.com/node/1529 <p >This theme focuses on building communities of interest, extending web portal services, supporting community digitization efforts and exploring gaming and simulation environments all aimed at the discovery experience of end users.</p> Mon, 09 Mar 2009 11:25:58 -0400 Support “one place to look” to help people find what they seek http://www.libraryng.com/node/1533 <br > Mon, 09 Mar 2009 11:30:28 -0400