Network Building
The Alliance understands that we can do more if we work together. Core to the Alliance’s collaborative work is helping bring people together to share information, exchange best practices, identify solutions, and build relationships. We do this through various networks focused on western Massachusetts.
Digital Navigator Network
The Alliance is actively working to create a Digital Navigator Network as part of our model. This network will allow digital navigators to support one another as a community and to share resources and best practices. This living model is ever-evolving to meet the needs of local communities. To learn more contact Lasharie Weems:
Digital Skills Network
The Alliance partners with organizations that provide digital skills trainings – either as their core activity or as part of the services for people they assist. The Digital Skills Network brings together interested parties to compare notes and strategies and to explore collaborative approaches to providing digital skills in western Mass. To sign up for digital skills network emails, including meeting invitations, contact Liv Anna Homstead:
Library Network
The library network meets monthly via Zoom. Meeting participants include library staff and library allies. To sign up library network emails, including meeting invitations, contact Liv Anna Homstead:
Older Adult Network
Older Adults are identified nationally as a group of people who, more than most, might experience barriers to digital equity. The Older Adult Network brings together organizations serving Older Adults including Councils on Aging, Senior Centers, ASAPs, and allies. This network meets monthly. To sign up for to get library network emails including meeting invitations, contact Liv Anna Homstead:
