Transliteracy is kinda the same as Information Literacy, but without so much 
bias as to the information source.  Images, websites, Twitter, film... it's all 
fair game in Transliteracy.  The idea is to be able to apply the principals of 
access, evaluation and use across formats.  This definition was given at a talk 
recently:

"the ability to read, write and interact across a range of platforms, tools and 
media..."

Brian Hulsey was the presenter: 
http://librariesandtransliteracy.wordpress.com/2011/03/24/transliteracies-libraries-as-the-critical-%e2%80%9cclassroom%e2%80%9d-computers-in-libraries-2011/

Matt

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University of Virginia
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From: [email protected] 
[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Maureen Tripp
Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2011 12:20 PM
To: '[email protected]'
Subject: [Videolib] media/digital/transliteracy?

I have been asked to talk to faculty about some version of these "literacies", 
and suggest some ways our library help our students become more media/digital, 
or trans literate.
My first question:  what is the difference between these terms?
And the second is like it:  what is the preferred term?
And finally, if anyone has any ideas about programs or services that might 
support development of said literacies, I'd love to hear them.  Thanks, as 
always, o collective wisdom!

Maureen Tripp
Media Librarian
Iwasaki Library
120 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116
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(617)824-8407



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