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Are You Sending an E-Card to Mom or Dad This Holiday?

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At the scenic San Francisco Senior Center , representatives from Symantec discussed key aspects of safe computing that we sometimes take for granted: Don't click on links in or open suspicious emails, which may contain viruses and malware, even if they may look like they are from people you know.

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Building a Digitally Literate Community

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A few months ago, I attended Microsoft Citizenship's YouthSpark Connection event and heard first-hand from recent high school graduates about how dire the need for digital literacy is. Defining Digital Literacy. But first, what exactly is digital literacy? " The Role of Libraries. The Role of Schools.

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Microsoft's YouthSpark Initiative Seeks to Close the Opportunity Divide

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Local representatives from nonprofits, schools, and community groups convened in downtown San Francisco for Microsoft's YouthSpark Connection event. A lively discussion took place regarding how to prepare young people for the jobs of the 21 st century and what nonprofits and corporations can do to support the initiative.

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#CelebrateAdobeCC — It's a Wrap!

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Our winners represent a little glamour from the Russian River Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, plus some creativity from Yerba Buena Gardens Festival and Literacy Services of Wisconsin. Our Silver Prize — a free one-year membership to Adobe Creative Cloud — goes to Yerba Buena Gardens Festival in San Francisco, California.

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5 Ways Libraries Support Disaster Relief and Recovery

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The library is a natural place for community members to obtain information on disaster preparedness. For example, the San Francisco Public Library's website has a page that curates local services and resources on preparing for and dealing with the aftermath of an earthquake. Educating the Public on Disaster Preparedness.

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Working Toward Internet Access for Everyone

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They will create and promote digital literacy programs. The San Francisco-based nonprofit, A Human Right , is leading the charge to advocate for bringing Internet access to the 4.6 The San Francisco-based nonprofit, A Human Right , is leading the charge to advocate for bringing Internet access to the 4.6

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MathAndCoding Turns the Library into a Coding Classroom (Part 2)

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"The library is a place for lifelong education, and needs to resonate with the community. The concept of] family literacy is also very important in our community. Initially they were perhaps less sure of its outcomes, but the program's mission certainly fits the mandate of the library.

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