Refusal as Instruction: Breaking Up with Big Tech

Major technology corporations like Google, Amazon, and Meta have become ubiquitous in the digital landscape, and can feel like the only option for patrons and library workers alike. However, these companies’ practices and policies run counter to library values of privacy, intellectual freedom, and the public good. How can we as library workers help our patrons make informed choices about the technologies they use, find alternatives for accomplishing the same tasks, and reduce or eliminate reliance on these platforms?

In this presentation, Hannah Cyrus will provide practical strategies for teaching patrons of differing digital literacy levels about the issues and their options, with a focus on public library instruction. From casual reference interactions to program planning, learn how you and your patrons can dump Big Tech.

Registration: https://www.nicheacademy.com/webinar-refusal-as-instruction-breaking-up-with-big-tech

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