Introduction to the IMLS Information Literacy Initiative - Webinar

In this webinar, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) will provide an overview of the federal Information Literacy Initiative. The Initiative empowers museum professionals to build information literacy in their communities with free, evidence-based resources. IMLS has recently launched a suite of AI (artificial intelligence) literacy resources to help professionals develop their own knowledge of AI literacy and plan learning experiences that meet the moment. Learn about the Initiative's resources and discover practical ways to incorporate them into your work.

Additional Information - 

• http://www.informationliteracy.gov/
• https://www.informationliteracy.gov/page/teaching-information-literacy-skills-toolkit

Presenting Speaker - Erica Jaros

Erica Jaros is a strategic communications leader with more than 20 years of experience spanning federal service, critical infrastructure communications, and military public affairs.

Since 2019, she has served as Communications Operations and Agency Initiatives Manager for the Institute of Museum and Library Services, where she oversees strategic messaging and cross-agency initiatives. Erica brings a strong background in high-stakes communications, including prior positions supporting public communications at the V.C. Summer Nuclear Power Station and experience in internal communications and media relations at the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.

Erica served 20+ years in the Army National Guard where she spent 19 years in public affairs leading digital content collection and management, media engagement, and crisis response efforts. She spent her last two years as an instructor for the D.C. National Guard’s Officer Candidate School program, mentoring and developing future military leaders.

Outside of her professional work, Erica enjoys running, paddleboarding, traveling, and spending time with her family, including her four cats and dog.