In this early career research development project, DR

The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) received a $418,432 Project Grant award under the Institute of Museum and Library Services' (IMLS) Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (CFDA 45.313) to develop, test, and disseminate a toolkit that equips librarians to navigate privacy issues related to preteen engagement with technology.

The research team, in collaboration with the Maryland State Library Agency, Wisconsin Library Services, a team of advisors, and the American Library Association, will translate a theory-based privacy literacy framework into a publicly available toolkit and test it at four public libraries. Through co-design workshops with librarians, the project aims to foster a community of practice for youth service librarians to exchange privacy knowledge and support. This work will contribute insights and materials to help librarians address technology-related privacy issues and respect the diverse needs of youth.

Priya kumar of pennsylvania state university will develop, test, and disseminate a toolkit that equips librarians to navigate privacy issues related to preteen engagement with technology. The maryland state library agency, the wisconsin library services team within the wisconsin department of public instruction's division for libraries and technology, a team of advisors, and the american library association will be involved in different phases of the project. Through CO-design workshops with librarians, the research team will translate a theory-based privacy literacy framework designed by DR. Kumar into a publicly available toolkit and test the toolkit at four public libraries. In the process, the research team will foster a community of practice through which youth service librarians can exchange privacy knowledge and support. The research will contribute insights and materials that help librarians diagnose and address technology-related privacy issues in a way that respects the diverse needs of youth.