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Consortium of Metropolitan Libraries
NPO dedicated to strengthening the virtual library services of educational institutions, developing information competencies in the digital age and providing economies of scale in the acquisition of electronic resources.
๐จโโ๏ธHappy International Nurses Day! ๐ฉโโ๏ธ Today we celebrate with admiration and deep respect for those who, with vocation, empathy and knowledge, care for life from every corner of the health system: our nurses.
At COBIMET we recognize their tireless dedication, their fundamental role in the education and well-being of our communities, and their ability to transform every gesture into hope.
Thank you for being beacons of humanity on every journey! ๐ฟ๐ฉโโ๏ธ๐จโโ๏ธ
#COBIMET #InternationalNursingDay #HealthWithCommitment
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We share with you some images of the participation and presentation of our executive director, Carlos Crespo, who represented COBIMET at the Symposium on Preservation of Documentary Collections, held today by Centro de Conservaciรณn y Restauraciรณn de Puerto Rico (CENCOR) at the Fundaciรณn Sila M. Calderรณn Foundation.
๐๏ธ During his speech, he introduced the topic:
"Peer and needs assessment for digital preservation of public libraries and municipal archives in the metropolitan area of Puerto Rico."
We thank CENCOR for the invitation and for creating these spaces for dialogue that are so necessary to strengthen documentary conservation on the island.
#COBIMET #CENCOR
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๐ง Solve digital problems with critical thinking and innovation.
The problem-solving competency promotes the ability to identify, analyze and address technological challenges using digital tools effectively.
๐ This module addresses topics such as:
โ๏ธ Steps to solve common technical problems
โ๏ธ Identification of needs and selection of technological solutions
โ๏ธ Creativity, innovation and strategic use of technology
โ๏ธ Awareness of digital divides and how to overcome them
๐ก This content is part of our Digital Competency Certification, developed by COBIMET with the support of the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
#COBIMET #ProblemSolving #digitalcompetencies
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๐ Be safe and responsible in the digital world.
The digital security competency addresses the protection of your devices, your data and your online identity, in addition to promoting physical well-being and care for the technological environment.
๐ Know key practices for:
โ๏ธ Protecting your devices from malware and keeping them updated
โ๏ธ Create secure passwords and avoid phishing scams
โ๏ธ Preserving your digital identity and protecting your privacy
โ๏ธ Maintaining a healthy posture when using computers
โ๏ธ Applying the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) in technology
๐ก This content is part of our Digital Competency Certification, developed by COBIMET with the support of the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
#COBIMET #DigitalSecurity #digitalcompetencies
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๐จ Transform your ideas into relevant digital content.
The digital content creation competency addresses how to present information in creative and meaningful ways using digital technologies. This area includes:
๐ Development and integration of content in multiple formats: infographics, blogs, podcasts, videos.
๐ Responsible use of copyrights and licenses such as Copyright, Copyleft and Creative Commons.
๐ Programming and animation to enrich your messages with movement and interactivity.
๐ Tools like Canva, Genially, iMovie, Powtoon or FlipAnim help you innovate without being an expert.
๐ก This content is part of our Digital Competency Certification, an educational initiative of COBIMET with the support of the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
#COBIMET #digitalcreation #DigitalContent #digitalcompetencies
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๐โจ The official program of the Symposium on Preservation of Documentary Collections is now available!
๐๏ธ May 2 and 3 at the Sila M. Calderon Foundation Center for Puerto Rico. Calderon Foundation.
๐ฅ Professionals, students and the community will come together to learn and dialogue about the challenges and opportunities in preserving our collections.
COBIMET will be present with the participation of our executive director, Carlos Crespo, who will present the topic:
"Peer and needs assessment for digital preservation of public libraries and municipal archives in the metropolitan area of Puerto Rico."
๐ Register here: www.cencorpr.org/simposio-preservacion
In addition, ๐ in preparation for Preservation Week (April 27-May 3), they will be sharing educational content to help you care for your books and documents.
#Preservation2025 #PreservationWeek #CENCOR #COBIMET
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๐ฌ Connect and collaborate intelligently in the digital environment.
The communication and collaboration competency encompasses the use of technologies to share information, interact with others and build collective knowledge in digital environments.
๐ Includes key practices such as:
โ๏ธ Effective digital communication (email, social networks, forums)
โ๏ธ Digital citizenship and responsible management of your footprint
โ๏ธ Netiquette rules for respectful coexistence
โ๏ธ Use of collaborative tools such as video calls and cloud storage
๐ก This content is part of our Digital Competency Certification, an initiative of COBIMET with the support of the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
#COBIMET #digitalcompetencies
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๐ Master digital information search and management.
Information literacy competency encompasses the use of search engines, evaluation of sources, and strategies to effectively organize and store digital information.
๐ Use operators such as @, # and - to optimize your searches
๐ Evaluates the quality of sources with criteria such as relevance, authority and timeliness.
๐ Store information securely on USB sticks, hard disks or in the cloud
๐ก This content is part of our Digital Competency Certification, developed by COBIMET with the support of the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
#COBIMET #InformationalLiteracy #digitalcompetencies #libraries21
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ยก๐ข Last Saturday, April 5, our executive director Carlos Crespo represented COBIMET at the AAC&U Conference on Learning and Student Success (CLASS) held at the Convention Center, with an outstanding presentation entitled:
๐ค "Digital Literacy Competencies Certification using the DigComp Framework".
During his speech, he shared how our certification in digital literacy is based on the European DigComp framework, highlighting its asynchronous structure, the accompaniment of instructional designers such as Prof. Maria Cruz-Guilloty and Dr. Maria V. Lรณpez, and its innovative approach to the development of digital citizenship competencies.
We are very proud to continue contributing to the strengthening of education and digital competence in Puerto Rico and beyond! ๐๐
#COBIMET #DigitalLiteracy #DigComp #DigitalEducation #AACU2025 #StudentSuccess #DigitalCompetencies
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We have received official notification of the termination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) grant proposal, which enabled the development of a digital skills certification for librarians and education professionals (Grant Application No. RE-252317-OLS-22).
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This proposal achieved a significant impact by certifying 165 participants from the United States, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Colombia, Mexico, India, Ecuador, among other countries. In addition, instructional material was developed to support the teaching of digital competencies in students. We deeply appreciate the commitment of the COBIMET team, participants and collaborators who made this achievement possible.
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Although the grant has come to an end, the instructional materials are still available for institutions interested in continuing to benefit from this initiative. We will continue to offer the certification open and free of charge to interested parties in the coming months.
For more information on how to access the content, replicate the program in your organization, or stay informed about the next certification offering, you can visit us through the following link.
๐ cobimet.org/cbm/certification/
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Thank you for being part of this effort to strengthen digital skills in our communities.
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