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Public libraries play a crucial and trusted community role as venues for lifelong learning and social integration. However, librarians often lack tailored resources or training on media literacy. The core aim of MIL-CC was to develop a practical, relevant training programme that increases public librarians’ knowledge and understanding of media literacy; builds librarians’ confidence to curate events and engage with the public on media literacy topics; and adapts to the realities of library work, including limited time, diverse audiences and low-tech environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This comprehensive training programme consists of four modules designed to build librarians’ knowledge, skills and confidence so they can commission, curate or deliver media literacy events in their libraries. A key feature of this training programme is its low-tech design, making it flexible and accessible for librarians across diverse contexts. The topics covered include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Module 1 – Introduction to Media and Information Literacy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Module 2 – Teaching Media and Information Literacy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Module 3 – Developing MIL Activities<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Module 4 – Implementation, Review and Evaluation<\/p>\n\n\n\n MIL-CC project results<\/strong> in Ireland<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The target for the Irish element of the project was to train 50 librarians <\/strong>who would work (preferably in pairs) to develop and deliver 25 MIL projects<\/strong> specifically for their local communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At the end of the course, 57<\/strong> library staff participated in the training, representing 44<\/strong> libraries in 23<\/strong> counties. At least 26 projects<\/strong> had been developed reaching over 900<\/strong> participants. Collaboration was a key feature, with 95%<\/strong> of projects developed in partnership with other librarians or with third-party organisations including many with Regional Literacy Coordinators and Skills for Life Coordinators. Most importantly, 80% <\/strong>of the librarians who responded to the feedback survey have plans to develop and deliver more MIL projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What the participants said<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe course provided a comprehensive introduction to media literacy training. The range and quality of resources and supporting documentation, combined with the expertise of the trainers, enabled us to effectively plan and deliver our own initiative. The lectures were highly engaging and offered valuable opportunities to connect with library colleagues from other local authorities, allowing for meaningful discussion of project ideas and methodologies. There was a strong sense of shared expertise, experience and knowledge throughout the programme. Running the course over a number of months helped to maintain momentum, while also alleviating initial nerves and significantly increasing our confidence.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"large](\"https:\/\/www.medialiteracyireland.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MIL-workshopi-edited-1.jpg\")