Resources

ProLiteracy's resource archive features reports, grants, tools, fact sheets, infographics, webinars, instructional materials, and other resources to unleash the power of adult literacy. Exploring a diverse range of relevant topics...

The Digital Navigators Toolkit offers key takeaways from the Salt Lake City Public Library's Digital Navigators program. This program offered low-income older adults and families help with setting up smartphones and computers, con...

Brooklyn Public Library's information literacy resources can help people build the skills needed to identify, find, evaluate, and use information effectively. This webpage covers topics like understanding emotional reactions to in...

ALA's Literacy Clearinghouse features resources to promote literacy at every stage of life. You can get resources that address many types of literacy, including information, digital, health, and financial literacy — and search for...

Money Smart is an award-winning financial education curriculum designed to help people of all ages enhance their financial skills and create positive banking relationships. Participating community-based organizations use the Money...

The National Library of Medicine (NLM) offers information, research, and strategies to address health literacy. It also provides funding opportunities. Check out NLM for examples of successful local programs.

Civic Online Reasoning's curriculum includes lessons, assessments, and other resources to help students answer three key questions to evaluate information they find online:Who's behind the information?What's the evidence?What do o...

This webpage features a collection of health literacy resources from UNC University Libraries, including:Definitions of personal and organizational health literacyVideos, tutorials, and presentations on assessing and improving hea...

Using plain language — language that audiences can understand the first time they read or hear it — supports information literacy. PlainLanguage.gov features federal plain language guidelines and requirements, training materials, ...

This framework from ASTC outlines professional competencies or skills that can help practitioners create engaging informal STEM learning opportunities. Educators and institutions can use the framework to assess their own competenc...

Supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF), REVISE is a collaborative effort to advance equity in informal STEM education. The REVISE website features webinars, communities of practice, community engagement training course...

This brief quiz from Pew Research Center is a fun way for adults to test their knowledge of basic scientific facts and principles. After taking the quiz, learners will find out how their score compares to the average across the Un...

In 2021, the Cleveland Museum of Natural History sponsored a national survey on science literacy. The survey found that a vast majority of people in the United States trust and want to learn more about science — even in today's di...

This recorded webinar from WebJunction shares real-life examples of how library programming to engage adults in exploring their environment, using science-based strategies, and working together to take action in their community. C...

DOGOnews' science articles are tailored to present the latest current events in science in a kid-friendly way — helping them to inspire their curiosity and build important science literacy skills. Articles include photographs, vid...

This series presents strategies that teachers and literacy coaches can use to help students build science literacy skills. It includes supportive resources and videos showcasing teachers using creative approaches to science litera...

AAAS' Benchmarks for Science Literacy outlines learning goals that educators can use to incorporate science literacy into core curricula and assess students' science literacy skills. The benchmarks were developed as part of Projec...

This website offers tools and information to support health communicators, public health professionals, community leaders, and others in effectively following best practices for health literacy. Resources on the site address all s...

This self-paced online course from CDC TRAIN explores the relationship between health literacy and public health — and offers practical strategies for promoting health literacy. Designed for public health professionals, this cours...

Visual elements like photos, illustrations, and infographics can be helpful tools for communicating health information. This CDC webpage offers guidance on choosing and creating visuals that effectively communicate your message an...

Health misinformation can reduce trust in public health efforts and lead to negative health impacts. Created by Johns Hopkins' Center for Health Security, this playbook provides guidance on handling health-related rumors, identify...

This self-paced online course from CDC TRAIN highlights the importance of clearly communicating scientific information. Designed for scientists, communicators, and policy staff, the course offers strategies for simplifying message...

ALA's Libraries Transforming Communities grants empower libraries as central community leaders by equipping librarians with new tools and resources for innovative engagement. This report highlights effective community engagement s...

ALA's Libraries Transforming Communities grants empower libraries as central community leaders by equipping librarians with new tools and resources for innovative engagement. These case studies and supplemental blog posts shine a ...

Digital Promise’s framework recommends artificial intelligence (AI) literacy practices for learners. The framework also offers strategies for leaders to integrate emerging AI technology into pre-kindergarten through grade 12 class...