Abstract
This study is focused on the activities of Ukrainian libraries for youth, as well their role in the development of informational and network media culture and media awareness amongst youth. Through monitoring of the reporting of youth libraries and content analysis of websites, blogs and social networking pages the existing library facilities in the creation of youth information networks and media culture were uncovered. Method of comparative analysis has allowed to compare the selected library facilities for the creation of youth informational networks and media culture with focus on the individual psychological characteristics of young people (during early and late adolescence) and specific features of the Ukrainian media education model. The existing methods and tools for the creation of information networks, and to enhance youth media competencies, relative to psychological and age-based factors were lighted. The possibility of adding libraries to the Ukrainian model of media education is also considered. Proved that one of the priorities, which require libraries to consolidate efforts, is a development of clear strategic actions in the network of youth libraries and the creation of networked information and media culture and to ensure this activity isn't chaotic, but purposeful and well organized.
Highlights
Teenagers and youth are the most highly active category of Internet users (Internet Asotsiatsiia Ukrainy, 2018), and of various mobile technologies, in terms of quantitative figures
Researchers emphasize the double role of the library: providing young people with opportunities for learning and practice new media literacy skills and with contexts for learning with digital media; describe an innovative library program (YouMedia) as a research-informed model for what is possible (Tripp, 2011); analyzes various aspects of using by library the interactive tools of Web 2.0 (McShane, 2011; Yakushko, Yaroshenko, 2012) and library efforts to bridge the digital divide (Kinney, 2010); examine how relations among youth, media culture, and learning have been understood since the turn of the last century (Poyntz, Jennesia, 2018)
The necessity for the creation the relevant level of information network and media competencies is rather acute in early adolescence, as it is before a person faces the challenges of professional, or workplace identity
Summary
This study is focused on the activities of Ukrainian libraries for youth, as well their role in the development of informational and network media culture and media awareness amongst youth. Through monitoring of the reporting of youth libraries and content analysis of websites, blogs and social networking pages the existing library facilities in the creation of youth information networks and media culture were uncovered. Method of comparative analysis has allowed to compare the selected library facilities for the creation of youth informational networks and media culture with focus on the individual psychological characteristics of young people (during early and late adolescence) and specific features of the Ukrainian media education model. Proved that one of the priorities, which require libraries to consolidate efforts, is a development of clear strategic actions in the network of youth libraries and the creation of networked information and media culture and to ensure this activity isn’t chaotic, but purposeful and well organized
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