Navigating Digital Learning Resources at HEPL By Ally Muterspaw
The Hamilton East Public Library values lifelong learning and informal education through physical and digital means. Learning how to use various software, speak multiple languages, and use social media has become necessary to adapt to many professions and stay connected with loved ones. Especially when people are staying home, learning life skills and professional development skills are accessible for free or low cost in digital formats. Career based training, news outlets, and educational learning are permanently accessible online. The library believes that promoting digital learning is a necessary component to bridge the gap of information inequity. While HEPL promotes learning relevant skills to job markets and schooling, we also believe that informal learning is equally enriching and important for our patrons. Using digital resources, people can easily connect and build communities with others by investigating new passions and interests. There are multiple facets to digital learning skillsets, and this digital learning guide lists some HEPL and outside of library resources that our patrons might find valuable. Most of the resources below are suitable for all ages, but many of the resources are targeted towards teenagers and adults.
HEPL Resources
All HEPL’s resources are accessible on the library website, under “Services See A-Z Databases. Creativebug is a HEPL resource that provides art classes and community forums. Some courses explore sewing, quilting, crochet, jewelry, and other mediums. The resource lets users explore interests through demonstration videos, self-paced projects, and access to a pattern library. There is also a section of Creativebug designated for kid-appropriate activities. https://www.creativebug.com/lib/hepl
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