[Pal-dc] Have Your Say! DC-PAL survey response, and setting the agenda of the Coalition for 2021

[Valensiya Dresvyannikova]

Dear Coalition members,

We hope you are doing well! As you know, all Dynamic Coalitions are invited to submit their responses to the Survey for Active DCs<https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/survey-for-active-dcs>, recently launched by the IGF Secretariat and the DC Coordination Group. This survey focuses on the work, achievements, and experiences of the Dynamic Coalitions.

To get a headstart with collaboratively preparing a submission from DC-PAL, we have copied some draft answers to this survey into a doodle doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tKmZ6FQPBjT62LH7u0p73dcyHH4WTlUNyd-cZT--Lw8/edit?usp=sharing

As Coalition members, we would be thrilled to hear from all of you – your experiences within DC-PAL, your ideas and suggestions for the overall structure of the DCs and their role within the IGF community. You are very welcome to leave comments and suggestions in the shared doc, under any question/answer you’d like to contribute to.

The formal survey deadline is April 25, so we would be happy to hear from you in the coming days! Naturally, if you have any questions (or are having any difficulties with accessing the doc), please don’t hesitate to let us know.

And finally, we would also like to take this opportunity to say that the DC-PAL collaborative agenda-setting survey for 2021 is still open until May 3; and the open consultation calls are taking place this week (more info below).

Many thanks to all those who have expressed interest and contributed already – and anyone who would like to participate and help shape the agenda or DC-PAL in 2021 is welcome!

Best wishes,
Valensiya


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Valensiya Dresvyannikova
Policy and Research Officer, IFLA
valensiya.dresvyannikova at ifla.org<mailto:valensiya.dresvyannikova at ifla.org>
+31(0)633930939
Skype: live:v.dresvyannikova.ifla
www.ifla.org<http://www.ifla.org/>

From: Valensiya Dresvyannikova
Sent: Wednesday, 31 March 2021 18:05
To: pal-dc at lists.apc.org
Subject: Have Your Say! Setting the Agenda of the Dynamic Coalition on Public Access in Libraries for 2021

Dear DC-PAL members,

As coalition and network members of DC-PAL, you all bring unique expertise and experiences in public access and meaningful digital inclusion.

As 2021 IGF intersessional activities are picking up pace, we invite you to take part in a collaborative agenda-setting initiative – to define the key goals and priorities for the work of DC-PAL this year, drawing on the diversity of interests and backgrounds represented in our Dynamic Coalition.

We would like to hear what key trends and issues in this field are of most interest for DC-PAL coalition and network members this year. Do you specialise in equitable access to digital content? Or are you interested in innovative approaches for expanding access to shared connectivity? Or would you like to see DC-PAL explore ways to combine public access with digital skills training effectively?

Take part in the participatory agenda-setting program for DC-PAL this April to share your insights and define the priorities for the work of DC-PAL in 2021!


  *   You are welcome to submit your suggestions and ideas through a short survey - https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6268090/Dynamic-Coalition-on-Public-Access-in-Libraries-Setting-the-Agenda-for-2021 (5 questions).
  *   We also welcome you to join one of the two short DC-PAL consultation meetings - to discuss your ideas, to shape and get involved with DC-PAL activities in 2021:
     *   Meeting 1: Apr 22, 07:00-07:40 UTC (better suited for participants from Asia and Oceania, MENA, Sub-Saharan Africa and Europe)
     *   Meeting 2: Apr 22, 17:00-17:40 UTC (better suited for participants from LAC and North America)


If you would like to join the meeting, please send us a quick note to get further details and the Zoom link. If you would like to attend the consultation meeting but are not available at either of these timeslots, don’t hesitate to get in touch – we’d be happy to make an alternative arrangement! Naturally, you are welcome to share your ideas through the survey, during the consultation call, or both.

We welcome inputs from all DC-PAL members and other interested stakeholders - both newcomers and longstanding contributors! We look forward to hearing from you and shaping the agenda of DC-PAL for 2021 together.

Best wishes,
Valensiya

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Valensiya Dresvyannikova
Policy and Research Officer, IFLA
valensiya.dresvyannikova at ifla.org<mailto:valensiya.dresvyannikova at ifla.org>
+31(0)633930939
Skype: live:v.dresvyannikova.ifla
www.ifla.org<http://www.ifla.org/>


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