Learn more about how your institution can adopt and promote 21st century skills.

Museums, Libraries, and 21st Century Skills Report

This report outlines a vision for the role of libraries and museums in the national dialogue around learning and 21st century skills and includes case studies of innovative audience engagement and 21st century skills practices from across the country. Read More

Self-Assessment Tools

There are two versions of the self-assessment tool available:

1. The Online Self-Assessment This brief interactive survey quickly analyzes an institution’s 21st century strategies and describes next steps for action. Take online assessment at www.imls21stcenturyskills.org.

2. The Self-Assessment Tool The complete tool allows museums and libraries to determine where they fit on the continuum of 21st century skills operations and programming. Download tool (PDF, 363KB)

Presentation

Download a presentation about Museums, Libraries, and 21st Century skills (updated June 2012). 

Formats: PDF (1.1MB) | PPTX (2.2MB)

Webinars

On September 29, 2010, IMLS held a webinar to introduce museum professionals to its Museums, Libraries, and 21st Century Skills report and the accompanying self assessment tool. 

Link to Archived Video (Length: 1:03:26; MP4, 153 MB)
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Read Transcript (PDF, 73 KB)

Speakers included:

• Mary Chute, IMLS Deputy Director for Libraries
• Mary Boone, North Carolina State Librarian
• Jeffrey Patchen, President and CEO of the Indianapolis Children’s Museum
• Luis Herrera, San Francisco City Librarian

Webinar participants received:

• Guidance for how to use the IMLS Museums, Libraries and 21st Century Skills Report and Self-Assessment Tool
• Best practices and approaches to enhancing 21st century skills of audiences and stakeholders
• Details for specific grant opportunities