Swachh Literacy Programme at Branch Library of Manimajra of T. S. Central State Library. Rally of school children and library members was conducted to spread the message of cleanliness.
Started " Swachhta Hi Sewa" campaign today which is scheduled from 15th September to 2nd October, 2017. Swachhta pledge was taken by staff and library members and carried out cleanliness drive. They were also motivated to keep their surrounding clean.
Celebrated International Literacy Day today on this year's theme of UNESCO i.e. Digital Literacy. Conducted computer training for the Class IV employees of the library. Started with basic on how to start and shut down computer and MS Word. These classes will be held regularly now on. We are already running weekly computer classes for senior citizens in association with Helpage India.
Library visit and Orientation of Library Science course students of Government Polytechnic for Women, Chandigarh on 17.08.17
The 2017 UNESCO International Literacy Prizes awards ceremony will also take place to recognize and reward excellent literacy practices from around the world in connection with this year’s theme and as a key target in Sustainable Development Goal 4.
At record speed, digital technologies are fundamentally changing the way people live, work, learn and socialise everywhere. They are giving new possibilities to people to improve all areas of their lives including access to information; knowledge management; networking; social services; industrial production, and mode of work. However, those who lack access to digital technologies and the knowledge, skills and competencies required to navigate them, can end up marginalised in increasingly digitally driven societies. Literacy is one such essential skill.
Just as knowledge, skills and competencies evolve in the digital world, so does what it means to be literate. In order to close the literacy skills gap and reduce inequalities, this year’s International Literacy Day will highlight the challenges and opportunities in promoting literacy in the digital world, a world where, despite progress, at least 750 million adults and 264 million out-of-school children still lack basic literacy skills.
International Literacy Day is celebrated annually worldwide and brings together governments, multi- and bilateral organizations, NGOs, private sectors, communities, teachers, learners and experts in the field. It is an occasion to mark achievements and reflect on ways to counter remaining challenges for the promotion of literacy as an integral part of lifelong learning within and beyond the 2030 Education Agenda.
Information Source:
http://en.unesco.org/themes/literacy-all/literacy-day
