Transforming Libraries Building Communities
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Transforming Libraries Building Communities
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Author : Julie Biando Edwards
language : en
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Release Date : 2013-05-30
Transforming Libraries Building Communities written by Julie Biando Edwards and has been published by Scarecrow Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-05-30 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This book is for those moving their library beyond places to find information. Written by practicing public librarians and an academic librarian with an interest in public libraries, the book focuses on how public libraries can become more community centered and, by doing so, how they can transform both themselves and their communities. The authors argue that focusing on building community through innovative and responsive services and programs will be the best way for the public library to reposition itself in the years to come.
Public Libraries Public Policies And Political Processes
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Author : Paul T. Jaeger
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2014-04-15
Public Libraries Public Policies And Political Processes written by Paul T. Jaeger and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-15 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Drawing on two decades of original research conducted by the authors, as well as existing research about the intersection of public policy, political discourse, and public libraries, this book seeks to understand the origins and implications of the current standing of public libraries in public policy and political discourse. It both explains the complex current circumstances and offers strategies for effectively creating a better future for public libraries. The main message is that there is a pressing need for public librarians and other supporters of public libraries to be: Aware of the political process and its implications for libraries; Attuned to the interrelationships between policy and politics; and Engaged in the policy process to articulate the need for policies that support public libraries. The style is both scholarly and accessible to general readers, with the goal of being useful to students, educators, researchers, practitioners, and friends of public libraries in library and information science. It will also be usefull for those engaged in areas of public policy, government, economics, and political science who are interested in the relationships between public libraries, public policy, and political processes. Building upon the discussion of the key issues, the book offers proposals for professional, policy-making, and political strategies that can strengthen the public library and its ability to meet the needs of individuals and communities. The discussion and analysis in the book draw upon data and real world examples from the many studies that the authors have conducted on related topics, including libraries’ outreach to increasingly diverse service populations and efforts to meet community needs through innovative partnerships. As the intersection of politics, policy, and libraries has grown in importance and complexity in recent years, the need for a book on their interrelationships is long overdue.
How Public Libraries Build Sustainable Communities In The 21st Century
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Author : Kaurri C. Williams-Cockfield
language : en
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Release Date : 2023-09-08
How Public Libraries Build Sustainable Communities In The 21st Century written by Kaurri C. Williams-Cockfield and has been published by Emerald Group Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-09-08 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Public libraries, through their mission, vision, and position in the community, play a significant part in building community sustainability and are already positioned to serve as a “backbone support organization” for collective impact initiatives.
Innovative Solutions For Building Community In Academic Libraries
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Author : Bonnand, Sheila
language : en
Publisher: IGI Global
Release Date : 2015-05-31
Innovative Solutions For Building Community In Academic Libraries written by Bonnand, Sheila and has been published by IGI Global this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-05-31 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
The library has always been an essential part of the collegiate experience, providing students with access to knowledge and literature. However, as virtual services and online learning become more prominent within collegiate environments, the ways students conduct research and access resources has been altered. Innovative Solutions for Building Community in Academic Libraries examines new methods librarians use to engage both on-campus and online users in library services, taking into account the significant impacts of online learning on students’ interaction with library resources. Focusing on various outreach practices, techniques of literacy instruction, and the utilization of library spaces, this research-supported book is a pivotal reference source for distance educators, program planners, academics, and library professionals interested in new ways to attract users to library services.
Public Libraries And Their Communities
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Author : Kay Ann Cassell
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2021-04-02
Public Libraries And Their Communities written by Kay Ann Cassell and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-02 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Public Libraries and Their Communities: An Introduction provide an overview of public librarianship today. It covers library organization, policy development, staffing, fiscal organization including funding sources and budgets, the legal framework, relationships with local and state governments, advocacy, services and service development for different age groups and for different groups of users, development of programming and outreach, collection development, promotion and marketing, and current issues and trends. In addition to context and concepts, the book uses many examples from both large and small public libraries to bring principles to life. Examples include real library policies, case studies, strategic planning, organization charts and library budgets. Many think that public libraries are not complicated to run.This book aims to show that public libraries are very complicated and require much skill on the part of the director, staff, and Board of Trustees to meet the needs of their local users.Advocacy and marketing have become important parts of the work of public libraries. Funding is always challenging so public libraries must constantly be making the local government and its citizens aware of the public library – its programs, collections, and services. This book's focus is on how public libraries reach beyond the walls of their buildings and touch the lives of their citizens.Meeting community interests and needs is essential for 21st century public libraries. For students the book offers discussion questions at the end of each chapter. These questions also provide discussion starters for public library staff development.
Ask Listen Empower
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Author : Mary Davis Fournier
language : en
Publisher: American Library Association
Release Date : 2021-01-08
Ask Listen Empower written by Mary Davis Fournier and has been published by American Library Association this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-01-08 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Foreword by Tracie D. Hall Community engagement isn’t simply an important component of a successful library—it’s the foundation upon which every service, offering, and initiative rests. Working collaboratively with community members—be they library customers, residents, faculty, students or partner organizations— ensures that the library works, period. This important resource from ALA’s Public Programs Office (PPO) 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. Featuring contributions by leaders active in library-led community engagement, it’s designed to be equally useful as a teaching text for LIS students and a go-to handbook for current programming, adult services, and outreach library staff. Balancing practical tools with case studies and stories from field, this collection explores such key topics as why libraries belong in the community engagement realm; getting the support of board and staff; how to understand your community; the ethics and challenges of engaging often unreached segments of the community; identifying and building engaged partnerships; collections and community engagement; engaged programming; and outcome measurement.
A Place At The Table
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Author : Kathleen de la Pena McCook
language : en
Publisher: American Library Association
Release Date : 2000-06
A Place At The Table written by Kathleen de la Pena McCook and has been published by American Library Association this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-06 with Business & Economics categories.
While libraries deliver a vital public service within diverse communities, they are often invisible in the community development process initiated by civic planners, activists, and local government officials. Award-winning librarian, educator, author, and activist, Kathleen de la Pena McCook challenges librarians everywhere to get involved early by demanding a place at the community planning and development table. Describing the experiences and insights of librarians who have blazed trails of community involvement and development around the country, McCook outlines practical ways to: Become involved in policy making early and build a grassroots campaign; Connect with powerful partners in the community visioning process; Promote the tangible strengths and assets of the library.
Enriching Communities
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Author : J L Management Services
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008
Enriching Communities written by J L Management Services and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Libraries and community categories.
Creating A New Library
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Author : Valerie Freeman
language : en
Publisher: Chandos Publishing
Release Date : 2016-11-14
Creating A New Library written by Valerie Freeman and has been published by Chandos Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-11-14 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Creating a New Library: Recipes for Transformation offers ways to make your library group space into one conducive to transformational learning. The book is structured as a cookbook with an introduction to the idea, then directions on its execution. Next, the book gives tips on how to adapt each ‘recipe’ to fit other specific needs, including other kinds of libraries. The layout follows three strands: space, community, and outreach. Each section includes five elements critical to transforming spaces:, fun, stimulation, safety, freedom, and personal. From providing coffee in the morning, to a full Personal Librarian program, this book presents useful and engaging ideas for transformational learning. Enables and encourage transformational learning in academic and research libraries Presents practical ideas in the style of a cookbook, recipes that can be readily applied to a variety of sites and situations Gives useful insight and ideas relevant to different kinds of libraries, including academic and research libraries Suggests fun, quirky, and practical ideas for your library
Using Social Media To Build Library Communities
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Author : Scott W.H. Young
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2017-09-01
Using Social Media To Build Library Communities written by Scott W.H. Young and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-01 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Using Social Media to Build Library Communities: A LITA Guide is a community-building action manual for practitioners across the profession. By bringing together an array of perspectives to explore community building through social media, this book serves as the go-to resource for professionals who want to take social media beyond marketing and promotion to build an inclusive and engaged community of library users. Each chapter contains clear explanations of important topics for building communities through social media, and readers will come away with cohesive approaches for their own libraries. Using Social Media to Build Library Communities demonstrates that an energetic and committed community exists to help and guide fellow community builders.