Literacy · Technology · Community
Welcome to the Library Literacy Hub.
Empowering lifelong learning through literacy, technology and community. Whether you are learning a new digital skill, exploring career opportunities, helping a child become a reader or simply seeking reliable information, we are here to support your journey.
Meet Collette
Libraries are more than repositories of books
I am Collette Baldasare Jones, Librarian 3 and Branch Manager at the Atlantic County Library System. Working in diverse communities, I have seen the transformative power of access to information and education. Collette Curates is my online library: a place to share the topics and sources that come up in my work, so anyone can keep learning.
Our Mission
The Library Literacy Hub empowers individuals and communities through equitable access to literacy, technology, education, and lifelong learning opportunities. We create welcoming pathways for people of all ages to learn, connect, thrive, and achieve their personal and professional goals.
Our Vision
We envision a future where every person has the knowledge, skills, confidence, and resources to navigate an evolving world, pursue their aspirations, and contribute to a vibrant, informed, and resilient community.
Our Commitment
Through innovation, collaboration, and inclusive access, we are committed to helping every learner discover new opportunities and achieve their goals. Learn. Connect. Grow. Thrive.
Everything in one place.
Literacy extends beyond reading and writing. It includes digital, financial, information and media literacy, and the skills needed to participate fully in today's society. Health resources are shared for general information only and do not replace advice from a qualified professional.
Writing
Freewriting, the writing process, research and citation, essays, creative writing, grammar and style. Every piece of writing begins before the first word.
Reading Strategies
Research-backed strategies that turn reading into meaning and memory, plus read-alouds, storytime sheets and reading challenges for families.
Media Literacy Lab
Fact-checking, misinformation detection, evaluating sources, news literacy, understanding algorithms and civic literacy.
Digital Literacy Hub
Computer basics, internet safety, smartphone skills, AI literacy and fact-checking. Self-paced learning for every level.
Community Resource Navigator
Food, housing, employment, health services, veteran resources and disability support, all in one place. For information only, not medical advice.
Looking for something specific?
Send a topic or question and I will point you toward a good place to begin.
Portfolio
Literacy, technology and community in practice.
Highlights from my work, including Literacy and Technology: Remote Learning, a guide that offers a starting point for research and reading online.
The Blog
Notes on reading, writing and learning.
Articles drawn from the Library Literacy Hub, written to help you read deeper, write with confidence and find sources you can trust.
Reading Strategies6 min read
How to Read, and Really Understand
The research-backed strategies that transform reading from decoding words into building meaning, memory and a lifelong relationship with ideas.
Read articleSeptember 18, 2026
History of Libraries5 min read
From Clay Tablets to Cloud Archives
Every library ever built has shared the same radical premise: knowledge belongs to everyone. A short history of how libraries became the open institutions we know today.
Read articleSeptember 4, 2026
Literacy and Technology4 min read
Literacy by the Numbers
Reading changes everything: income, health, civic participation and confidence. These are the stakes, and the tools reshaping how we learn.
Read articleAugust 21, 2026
Learn. Connect.
Grow. Thrive.
Your journey starts here. Have a book to suggest, a question about the site or an idea for working together? I would love to hear from you.
Get in touch with Collette
jonescollette3@gmail.comPatrons, partners and community inquiries
640-286-0200How can I help you learn?
Ask about a topic, suggest a resource for the library or reach out about programs and partnerships. Every curious question is welcome.