Skills for Community-Centered Libraries: Learning through Experience
Community-Centered Libraries ran a series of workshops where participants developed projects to practice specific skills related to their work.
NYPL's Community Conversations: Dialogue-Driven Programming
New York Public Library undertook a pilot program to bring community conversations to branches around the city — with significant results.
Building Your Library Team
Staff from the Free Library of Philadelphia explored team roles and dynamics to learn what strengths they bring to a team.
Defining Community Engagement and Outreach
What exactly do we mean by community engagement? Library leaders involved in the Community-Centered Libraries initiative share their definitions.
Free Library of Philadelphia’s Community-Centered Initiative
Starting this month, 300 Free Library staff will learn and practice the skills necessary to thrive as the role of libraries evolves.
Speed Repping
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Speed repping is a lot like speed dating, but your local representatives are in the hot seat.
The Power of Human Stories: Fresno County Public Library and the Harwood Institute
Fresno County Public Library finds ways to expand its scope and reach new audiences and underserved communities.
ALA, Harwood Institute Announce 2018
The 2.5-day interactive workshop will help libraries of all types learn to lead positive change in their communities.