Ask, listen, empower : grounding your library work in community engagement

Book 2021

"This important resource provides targeted guidance on how libraries can effectively engage with the public to address a range of issues for the betterment of their community, whether it is a city, neighborhood, campus, or something else"-- Provided by publisher.

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Libraries and community United States

Libraries and society United States

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ISBN:

9780838947401

Description:

pages cm

Notes:

"ALA Public Programs Office."
Includes bibliographical references and index

Contents:

Democracy, community and libraries
Empowering communities: From public trust to impact
I'm listening: Reimagining the book club model
Partnering for greater impact
Respect and compromise aid school-city partnership
Ethical and inclusive community engagement
Community-centered programming: Tools and techniques
Empowering volunteers to build community
Culture shift: The path to becoming community-centered
Civil rights center: Community engagement and special collections
Strategic planning through community listening
Building public trust: It starts with the individual

LCCN:

2020028180

Control Number:

3177127

Other Authors:

Fournier, Mary Davis, editor
Ostman, Sarah, editor

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