On 8 September 2018, International Literacy Day will be celebrated around the world with the theme ‘Literacy and skills development’. Despite progress made, at least 750 million people worldwide still lack basic literacy skills. Two-thirds of the these people are women and 102 million of them are youth aged 15 to 24. This year, International Literacy Day explores and highlights integrated approaches to literacy and skills development that will ultimately improve people’s life and work, and contribute to equitable and sustainable societies.Developing information literacy skills is core business for the JCU Library. Librarians can help develop your skills in classes and workshops, at the InfoHelp desk and via online Chat. Our libguides and videos on finding, evaluating and referencing information are available 24/7. The Learning Centre also offers a wealth of support for language, literacy and academic writing.
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