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Reaching Out from Within
Creating Strong PartnershipsFor Youth
Library = Heart of the Community
Reaching Out
• “If you build it, they will come” model
• “Looking beyond your borders” model
Hesitations?
• Lack of time/staff
• Discontinuity
• Mis-communication/non-communication
• Fear of overlap or being superseded
• Territoriality
• Unsupportive administration
• Feeling unconnected
• Unsure of who is best partner
Benefits?
• Broaden your reach
• Library as literacy leader
• Tap community expertise
• Create a sense of excitement
• Create powerful community links
Setting the Stage
We Mean It
• Welcoming and inclusive library
• Accessible collections
• Community-friendly policies
Getting Started
Many Ways to Reach Out
• Networking
• Partnering and Collaborating
• Outreach
• Communities of Practice
Balance Strategies
Planning Strategies
• Outcome Based Planning & Evaluation
• Goal Setting
Planning Considerations
Getting People on Board
Strategy To-Don’ts
Strategy To-Do’s
Who Are Our Partners?
Schools
Everyone is a potential partner for outreach and collaboration
Partner Possibilities• Clinics and Hospitals
• Social Service agencies
• Advocacy groups/associations
• Museums/historical societies
• Universities/Tech Colleges/Trade schools
• Municipal departments
• Arts community
• Cultural and social organizations
• Faith-based organizations
Outreach Possibilities
• Clinics and Hospitals/Baby showers
• YMCA/Boys and Girls Clubs
• Childcare Centers and preschools
• Shelters/WIC and meal sites
• Parks and markets
• Cultural and social organizations
• Scouting organizations/4H
• Festivals
Networking Might
Communities of Practice
• Domain
• Community
• Practice
Long Term Investment
Challenges of CoP’s
• Have you been invited?
• Understanding concepts, vocabulary
• Getting out of our silos
What We Bring to the Table
• Advocacy Skills
• Information Connections
• Literacy Focus
• Good Partnering Models
• Our Networks
Results?Library =
Heart of the Community
Mutual Benefits
• Familiarity
• Trust Building
• Stronger support
• Stronger community
• Information connectivity
Sustainability
Questions?
Thanks!
Marge Loch-Wouters
Loch-Works Consulting
Resources
• Wakanheza Project The Wakanheza Project. Ramsey County (MN) Public Health Dept. https://www.ramseycounty.us/residents/health-medical/public-health-initiatives/wakanheza-project
What is the Wakanheza Project PDF? Ramsey County (MN) Public Health Dept. https://www.ramseycounty.us/sites/default/files/Health%20and%20Medical/Public%20Health%20Initiatives/The_
wakanheza_project_creating_welcoming_environments_12.8.2015.pdf
• Gladwell, Malcolm. The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference. Little Brown, 2002
• Communities of Practice (Lave and Wenger) https://www.learning-theories.com/communities-of-practice-lave-and-wenger.html
• Pictures/graphics Courtesy of Pixabay except for presenter photo and slide 19, librarian Shari Carlson, Hokah (MN), courtesy of
SELCO (MN)