The document discusses the concept of transliteracy and its importance for libraries. Transliteracy is defined as the ability to read, write and interact across different platforms, tools and media. It asserts that the illiterate of the 21st century will be those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn. It calls on libraries to help patrons develop transliteracy skills and not see it as a destination but a continual process. Resources on the topic are provided.

1. Libraries and Transliteracy Bobbi L. Newman http://librarianbyday.net http://twitter.com/libraranbyday [email_address] http://www.flickr.com/photos/limonada/214375219/

2. Why are we here? http://www.flickr.com/photos/zephyrance/2865451246/

3. Transliteracy is the ability to read, write and interact across a range of platforms, tools and media. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mgrap/1206462482/

4. Technology http://www.flickr.com/photos/baldheretic/2675744701/

5. Information http://www.flickr.com/photos/linnybinnypix/1189891134/

6. Life http://www.flickr.com/photos/sharynmorrow/4493233769/

7. Access http://www.flickr.com/photos/jakematesdesign/3165600114/

8. http://www.flickr.com/photos/thebigdurian/90956598/ Change

9. Transliteracy is not a destination http://www.flickr.com/photos/massics/2468052137/

10. The future is here it is just not evenly distributed – William Gibson http://www.flickr.com/photos/bostworld/2151256995/

11. Digital Divide

12. Transliterate Divide http://www.flickr.com/photos/zombizi_rip/1781535606/

13. The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn . - Alvin Toffler http://www.flickr.com/photos/parl/2877897/

14. We are failing our patrons. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mundoo/286361676/

15. What can we do? http://www.flickr.com/photos/fixe/3621238816/

16. Stop fighting amongst ourselves http://www.flickr.com/photos/balladist/2843633256/

17. It won’t be easy http://www.flickr.com/photos/markus_76/259375124/

18. No excuses http://www.flickr.com/photos/tadsonbussey/3510625747/

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