Digital Storytelling and Libraries
By Rachel T.
I’m familiar with digital storytelling through StoryCorps, a nonprofit organization that elevates the stories of seemingly ordinary people. StoryCorps releases incredible and touching stories. If you haven’t listened to these audio stories (which are sometimes accompanied by images), then you must stop and visit their website now… storycorps.org/stories
At my local public library, there are no current programs offering digital storytelling. I imagine that many public libraries are interested in this type of storytelling, though, and they may be starting programs before long. Writing for the American Library Association (ALA), Sara Goeke (n.d.) describes three possible goals of digital stories - pedagogy, engagement, and communication. When starting a new program, it’s important for library workers to consider the goals of the program, as well as community interests and needs. In my opinion, digital storytelling provides an opportunity for patrons to improve digital literacy skills and to feel more engaged with their library and community. In the public library setting, the main goal might be engagement.
In “Digital Storytelling in Different Library Settings,” Czarnecki (2009) interviews librarians who are already implementing digital storytelling programs in academic, public, and special libraries. They share their successes and the details of their programs. Check out the article for tips before starting your own program!
Works Cited:
Czarnecki, K. (2009). Digital Storytelling in Different Library Settings. Library Technology Reports, 45(7), 20-. https://caccl-palomar.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01CACCL_PALOMAR/juba46/cdi_proquest_journals_202742950
Goeke, Sara S. (n.d.). Keeping Up With... Digital Storytelling. American Library Association. (n.d.). https://www.ala.org/acrl/publications/keeping_up_with/storytelling
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