Day for an Informed Public @ CT State Library

For many, today’s information environment is characterized by bite-sized pieces of information from hundreds of content creators delivered through feeds designed to engage and enrage. Navigating this is becoming increasingly complex. Luckily, there are many ways you can help your patrons – and yourself – build the knowledge and skills needed to be informed. Drawing on research from the Center for an Informed Public, we’ll get insight into both our information ecosystem and the approaches that work to engage patrons around these issues. We know that one size does not fit all, so we’ll explore multiple options – from a media literacy-themed escape room game to passive programming on AI-generated images to community events that spark discussion across generations – and more. You’ll leave with a better understanding of the information landscape and comprehensive resources co-created by librarians and researchers to try in your own library.

NOTE: Attendees will need to bring laptops or tablets to explore the resource guides and access the internet for other portions of the day.

Presenter: 

Liz Crouse is the Education and Engagement Manager at the University of Washington's Center for an Informed Public (CIP), a research center that helps individuals, communities and institutions navigate our complex information environment. She works with teachers, librarians, and other educators to help them bring activities informed by CIP research to their students, patrons, and audiences. Prior to her role at CIP she worked as a classroom teacher and school librarian in New York, North Carolina, and Washington schools. She holds a Masters in TESOL from Hunter College and a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) from the University of Washington.

Recording and Slides:

Please plan to attend this program as scheduled in person as it will not be recorded and slides will only be shared with attendees.

Who Should Come?

Perfect for anyone Tween, Teen, and Adult Services staff, Digital Navigators, or anyone interested in media and information literacy.

Accessibility 

This event will be held in person at the Middletown Library Service Center. When slides are present captions will be on and the presenter will have access to a microphone. The meeting room has a screen magnifier and during certain activities the manipulation of cardstock will be necessary. If you require another access service to participate fully, please use the Accommodation Request Form at least 14 days prior to the event.

Date:
Friday, April 10, 2026
Time:
10:00am - 2:00pm
Location:
Middletown Library Service Center, 786 South Main St., Middletown
Categories:
DLD Workshop

Registration is required. There are 12 seats available.

Event Accessibility for Guests with Disabilities

We want to provide what you need to participate!

If you require access services to participate fully, please use the Accommodation Request Form at least 7 days prior to the event.

If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact Gail Hurley at gail.hurley@ct.gov or (860) 704-2223.

You can also see our Library and Accessibility LibGuide for more information.

Registration Eligibility

To register for a DLD workshop or webinar, you must be one of the following:

  • current library staff member
  • undergraduate or graduate library student
  • Friend or Board Member/Trustee*
  • retired or unemployed library staff

Please contact Gail Hurley at gail.hurley@ct.gov or (860) 704-2223 with registration questions.

*Unless otherwise specified that a Friend or Board Member/Trustee is not eligible for a training or workshop.

Note: paid consultants are not eligible to attend DLD workshops or webinars.

Cancellation Policy

If you cannot attend a workshop you have registered for, please remember to cancel at least 3 days in advance so we can give your spot to someone else. You can cancel via the link in your confirmation email, or by contacting Gail Hurley gail.hurley@ct.gov | (860) 704-2222.

Those who miss (without cancelling) 3 events within a 6-month period will be placed on the waiting list when registering for future events. Be sure to sign in when you arrive for any workshop.

Inclement Weather Policy

For all in-person workshops offered by the CT State Library, Division of Library Development:

If the public schools in the town where the workshop is to be held close due to weather, the workshop will be canceled. If the schools have a delay, the workshop will go on as scheduled.

For the most up-to-date information, call us at 860-704-2200.

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Continuing Education workshops and the professional development collection are funded in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Connecticut State Library.