How to Make Public Libraries Effective Community Hubs

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Tip 1 - How to Make Your Library Great - Project for Public Spaces

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Liza Abelson | permalink

-*+14 lessons from local libraries across the continent.

For further reading: http://www.pps.org/reference/libraryattributes/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - The Engaged and Embedded Library

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Elly | permalink

Civic engagement is not a new concept for libraries, which have long been active community hubs. However, in this age of library transformation, it is time to escalate the scale of community engagement. On one level, it is survival; it is also the natural progression of a trusted, localized institution of long standing. Many libraries are stepping out to engage with community stakeholders and leaders to improve community life. Take the poll: how is your library engaging the community? [Photo by Howard County Library]
Tags: News, Innovation and Creativity, Community Relations, Demonstrating Impact

For further reading: http://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/Engaged_Embedded_Library.html ^[2]

Tip 3 - PLA Advocacy Resources

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by JP Engels | permalink

Today’s public libraries are consistently being challenged to do more with less—less money, less staff, and less time. It has never been more important for librarians, staff members, trustees, and others with a vested interest in their public libraries, to convey to their communities the value of the library. Advocacy, the process of acting on behalf of the public library to increase public funds and ensure that it has the resources need to be up to date, is critical to the success of libraries.
Tags: Public Library Association, PLA, Advocacy, Resources, value, community, communities

For further reading: http://www.ala.org/pla/advocacy ^[3]