EIFL (Electronic Information for Libraries) Public Library Innovation Awards recognise innovative library services that use Information and communications technology (ICT) to improve lives and livelihoods. Our library’s community congratulates Utena A. & M. Miškiniai Public Library for being recognised and honoured with a special prize.
A special recognition
This year Utena A. & M. Miškiniai Public Library was recognised among those libraries, which teach families advanced digital skills together in family training sessions. The library has received a prestigious trophy and prize money for activities organised in Family Digital Activity Centre, equipped with advanced hardware and software. Ever since its opening in 2019, the centre offers free training courses on 3D design and printing, coding, robotics etc.
About EIFL
EIFL is a not-for-profit organisation that works with libraries to enable access to knowledge in developing and transition economy countries. EIFL organisation recognise that public libraries are playing a vital role in helping people acquire digital skills and providing the necessary access to information.
„Innovation and creativity are essential to ensure that access is meaningful and that people develop the skills needed to embrace the challenges and opportunities of the digital world.“
– EIFL
The awards are open to all public and community libraries in developing and transition countries. Read more about the EIFL Public Library Innovation Awards, and meet all the winners.