Charge
To provide a forum for discussion and the exchange of ideas related to digital badges and micro-credentials, particularly as they relate to libraries (of all types) and information literacy. The interest group’s work may also include: developing new ideas and approaches to using digital badges, sharing information about badging projects, research, and platforms, and providing networking opportunities for members.
Roster
Displaying active committee roster as of 04/26/2024. Last retrieved on 04/26/2024. Members can log in and refresh the page to view full contact information for committee members.
Resources
DBIG LibGuides
ALA Connect Community
Digital Badges IG Discussion List
This discussion list is currently hosted through ALA Connect. In order to post to the list you will need to join the group’s ALA Connect Community and address all discussion list email messages to the Connect discussion list address
ALA-acrldbig@ConnectedCommunity.org.
When a message is sent to the new Connect email address, it will generate a post directly to your group’s ALA Connect community. Please note, your message will only be posted if you are a member of the Connect community. See steps below on how to join this community.
All ALA members automatically have an ALA Connect account connected to their ALA login. Non-members are welcome to create a free Connect account and have access to numerous resources, including being able to join this discussion group’s community.
For more helpful tips on using ALA Connect as a discussion list, please click here. Here is a direct link to create an account. Please also visit the Connect FAQ page for more information.
Before you post: please note job postings are prohibited on ALA Connect. Please see the Code of Conduct for more information.
Composition
Interest Group membership is comprised of members in the ALA Connect space. Join the space above to join the group.
Origin
The Digital Badges Interest Group was established by the ACRL Board of Directors at the 2014 Annual Conference. The next renewal date for this interest group is the 2020 ALA Annual Conference.
Get Involved
Join the Interest Group, see above under "resources."
Staff Liaison
Aleah Price
Program Coordinator
Association of College & Research Libraries
American Library Association
E-mail: aprice@ala.org