Public Library Outreach for New Educational Resource

Closed
Digital Human Library
Strathroy, Ontario, Canada
CEO & Founder
(26)
5
Project
Academic experience
50 hours per student
Student
Anywhere
Intermediate level

Project scope

Categories
Communications Lead generation Public relations Community engagement Education
Skills
virtual reality spreadsheets
Details

Digital Human Library (dHL) is looking for an individual(s) to conduct research about the public library market, source and record contract information for public libraries in the dHL database, and lead outreach activities with public libraries to build awareness about dHL's Virtual Tours and Virtual Reality experiences. Interns will be invited to join public libraries and the dHL team for learning sessions about how virtual tours and virtual reality experiences are being used for teaching, learning, enjoyment, and skill building. This position will help students develop their online research skills, communication and collaboration skills, digital literacy skills, technology skills, and global competencies.


Digital Human Library (dHL) brings people together in service of youth and learning.

Deliverables

Project Tasks:

  • Meet with the dHL team for training.
  • Research information about the public library market based on set criteria provided by dHL
  • Record contact information for public libraries using the spreadsheet provided
  • Review draft outreach materials and personalize materials based on each public library's mission and goals
  • Maintain database (spreadsheet) of public library contact information based on outreach efforts
  • Follow up on outreach by email, and/or phone call until contact is made
  • Introduce public library contact to designated member of the dHL Team
  • Participate in dHL learning sessions about the virtual tours and virtual reality industry
  • Collaborate with the dHL Team
Mentorship

Students will receive personalized training to begin the project. Students will be collaborating with the dHL team throughout their project work. Meetings will be held online as needed to answer questions, provide support, and engage in feedback conversations. Additional support and communication will take place via email.

Supported causes
Quality education

About the company

Company
Strathroy, Ontario, Canada
2 - 10 employees
Academic association, Education, Technology, Public relations & communications
Representation
Women-Owned Social Enterprise Rural-Based Community-Focused

Digital Human Library brings people together in service of youth and learning.
We create opportunities for K-12 students to learn with Canada's largest network of industry professionals by connecting classes with subject matter Experts for thousands of interactive 1:1 video conferences, complimented by over 1800 educational virtual tours. Learn Indigenous perspectives, culture, and world views guided by Indigenous Knowledge Keepers and Storytellers from around the world.

You can read about our vision, mission and goals here: https://www.digitalhumanlibrary.com/about/mission-and-vision/