Civic Engagement Leadership Roles for Libraries
The Massachusetts Library System has a LibGuide designed to help libraries foster civic engagement.
Community Engagement
Harwood Institute Resources for Libraries
The Harwood Institute has a variety of resources for libraries looking to connect with the communities they serve.
Resource Guide on Public Engagement
The National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation has an excellent resource guide (PDF) detailing effective public engagement techniques.
Libraries Transforming Communities
ALA’s Libraries Transforming Communities initiative offers a wealth of information for libraries looking to facilitate community conversations. From models for Dialogue & Deliberation to facilitation eLearning modules, ALA has resources for all library types.
Aspen Institute: Dialog on Public Libraries
The Aspen Institute Communications and Society Program created the Dialogue on Public Libraries in partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to help advance the work that public libraries are doing to address community challenges and to support the transformation of public libraries for the digital age. This work resulted in a comprehensive report, … Read more
The Engaged and Embedded Library: Moving from talk to action
WebJunction brings together tools and webinars geared toward the roles libraries can play in community civic engagement.
Are You Ready to Dig into Assessment Data?
WebJunction and OCLC partnered to bring together webinars and tools to help libraries assess, evaluate and share community impact.
Colorado State Library Community Engagement Standard
The community is strengthened through the active facilitation and/or participation by the library in efforts to gather input, engage in meaningful discussions, and act in partnership to support community-wide growth and transformation. Library affiliates (friends and/or foundation organizations) are aligned to strengthen the connections between the library and the community. The Colorado State Library offers … Read more