Abstract
<p> From urban giants to small towns across the country, there is a palpable hunger for a greater sense of community. Libraries, as they continue to provide a vital public service, are in a unique position to help satisfy this hunger. Unfortunately, they are often left out of the discussion initiated by theorists, writers, planners, activists and civic planners. Award-winning librarian, educator, author and activist, Kathleen de la Peña McCook challenges librarians everywhere to get involved early and often by demanding a place at the community planning and development table. From the author's examples of real-life librarians who have blazed community building trails, you will learn how to: <ul> <li> Build a grassroots campaign </li> <li> Strengthen your library’s connections in the community by forming powerful partnerships </li> <li> Become involved in policy making early </li> <li> Promote your library’s tangible assets </li> </ul></p>
Original language | American English |
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Publisher | A Place at the Table: Participating in Community Building |
State | Published - Jan 1 2000 |
Keywords
- Community Engagement
- Public Libraries
Disciplines
- Library and Information Science