Community Engagement (Library Learning)
“Library directors and leaders demonstrate the value of the library and its services to the community. They form strategic relationships to increase awareness, maximize impact and communicate the need for ongoing support.” (Competency Index for the Library Field, pg. 24)
- The Action Guide, Version 2.0"The Aspen Institute created the Action Guide for Re-Envisioning Your Public Library, version 2.0 a set of resources for convening a community dialogue and helping communities take action to re-envision their own public library. "
You will need to sign in to download the guide. - Civic Engagement: Stepping Up to the Civic Engagement Challenge reportPublished by the Urban Libraries Council
- Libraries and Community SustainabilityThis guide was developed to provide librarians with resources they may use to convey their library's effectiveness, vitality and influence in the community.
- Libraries Transforming Communities"A six-part online course designed to help libraries strengthen their role as core community leaders and effect positive change. "
- Orton FoundationThe Orton Foundation believes the success of communities lies in the hands of their residents. Their website includes a list of community engagement resources including the Community Heart & Soul Field Guide with step by step details of the four phase Community Hearth & Soul methodology that was researched and developed over a decade.
- Project OutcomeProject Outcome is a FREE online toolkit designed to help public libraries understand and share the impact of essential library programs and services by providing simple surveys and an easy-to-use
- Rising to the Challenge: Re-envisioning Public Libraries"The Aspen Institute Dialogue on Public Libraries is a multi-stakeholder forum to explore and champion new thinking on U.S. public libraries, with the goal of fostering concrete actions to support and transform public libraries for a more diverse, mobile and connected society. "
- Webjunction Online Training Series: Evaluating and Sharing Your Library's ImpactA three part webinar series "bringing together research and practice from across library sectors, covering the ins and outs of creating and implementing assessments that provide insightful, actionable data."
Webinars
- Basic Skills, Resources and Workforce Development Strategies to Use in Your Library [Zoom, 54 min]
October 29, 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted the Alaska economy. Public library staff will increasingly be called on to assist those looking for a job, those looking to upgrade their skills and those wanting to change careers. During this webinar, Ryan O’Grady shares how public libraries around the country are meeting this need. Passcode: 0?SADR$P - Public Librarians' Chat: Civic Engagement [YouTube, 57 minutes]
September 19, 2019 Amy Koester, Learning Experiences Manager at the Skokie Public Library gave an overview of the Civic Lab program, which offers information, activities and discussion on issues facing the community.
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