Did you know we are a gold star library? We are! Shippensburg University’s Ezra Lehman Memorial Library is working to make sure our patrons (you!) have access to information and resources in all five focus areas of the PA Forward program.
PA Forward is a statewide initiative led by the Pennsylvania Library Association (PaLA) to increase awareness and literacy within the state. The five literacies that PA Forward advocates for are basic literacy, information literacy, civic and social literacy, financial literacy, and health literacy. Read more below to learn about each literacy and to get some university resources for further learning.
Basic Literacy
Basic literacy is the ability to read, write, and speak at all comprehension levels throughout your life. This includes reading, writing, math, job application comprehension, foreign language comprehension, and fundamental terminology in a specific field of study.
Here are some resources to learn more about how Shippensburg University promotes this key area:
https://www.ship.edu/academics/colleges/cas/programs/hcs/communication_center/
https://www.ship.edu/life/career/
Information Literacy
Information literacy is the ability to discern credible from non-credible information and resources, the ability to express and communicate different ideas in a variety of formats, and the ability to interpret data and information when presented with it.
Here are some resources to learn more about how Shippensburg University promotes this key area:
https://library.ship.edu/c.php?g=104&p=230713
https://library.ship.edu/c.php?g=951745&p=6871940
Civic and Social Literacy
Civic and social literacy is the ability to have positive and productive discourse with those who may have different opinions than your own, the understanding of the importance of community engagement, and how to interact with others to enact positive change.
Here are some resources to learn more about how Shippensburg University promotes this key area:
https://www.ship.edu/life/resources/shipvotes/
https://www.ship.edu/life/resources/page/
https://www.ship.edu/about/offices/msa/
Health Literacy
Health literacy is the ability to make basic informed decisions about one’s health—and it applies to both mental and physical health. These decisions include medical billing, finding providers within your health insurance network, and understanding where to go to find medical assistance.
Here are some resources to learn more about how Shippensburg University promotes this key area:
https://www.ship.edu/life/wellness/health-center/
https://www.ship.edu/life/wellness/recreation/
https://www.ship.edu/life/wellness/counseling-center/
Financial Literacy
Financial literacy is the ability to make important financial decisions, including budgeting, taking out and repaying loans, small business management, and saving for retirement.
Here are some resources to learn more about how Shippensburg University promotes this key area:
https://www.ship.edu/paying/financial-aid/
https://www.ship.edu/paying/financial-aid/financial_literacy/
Read more about PA Forward here:
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