What kind of government information can and should we be able to access as citizens?
What does it mean to be a digital citizen?
This seminar explores concepts of participatory democracy, transparency, connection, digital service delivery, and freedom of access to information. What is the role of the library and information sector in developing digital citizenship?
Speakers
Speakers will be from government, from libraries and from the broader information sector. Confirmed speakers include:
- Alastair MacGibbon, Children's eSafety Commissioner
- Sue McKerracher, CEO, Australian Library and Information Association
- Margaret Allen, CEO and State Librarian, State Library of Western Australia
- Craig Thomler, Digital Specialist and Government 2.0 Advocate
Full program available soon at http://www.nsla.org.au/digital-citizenship.
Who should attend?
The seminar is open to anyone working in school and public libraries, community welfare organisations, public policy and the cultural sector, with an interest both in the philosophy and practical applications of digital citizenship.
When: 9am-1pm, Wednesday 9 March 2016
Where: National Library of Australia, Parkes Place, Canberra
Cost: $60
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