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Showcasing the Best Report Four

Showcasing the Best Report Four. Libraries Building Communities Delivering the Message. Key premises. Document innovation – avoid loss of impetus Capacity for innovation- community connectivity Different approaches- different communities. Understanding the message. Structure of the Report

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Showcasing the Best Report Four

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  1. Showcasing the BestReport Four Libraries Building Communities Delivering the Message

  2. Key premises • Document innovation – avoid loss of impetus • Capacity for innovation- community connectivity • Different approaches- different communities

  3. Understanding the message • Structure of the Report • Conclusions • Suggestions for Library Managers

  4. Structure of Report Selection of case studies – initial criteria • Strategic partnerships with council and community • Benefits of strategic partnering - other agencies • Promoting social engagement

  5. Structure of Report Selection of case studies – final criteria • Well established • Subject to evaluation and effective • Potential to be replicated

  6. Structure of Report Thematic approach – 4 themes • Developing social capital • Building individual skills, capacity & well-being • Reaching out to the community • Providing a gateway to information

  7. Structure of Report Community Building principles • Developing social networks • Promoting social inclusion • Working in strategic partnerships • Nurturing community organisations • Encouraging active citizenship • Developing community capacity • Promoting health & well-being • Supporting community revitalisation

  8. Mitchell Library Service • Kilmore Library • Working in strategic partnerships • Nurturing community organisations • Supporting community revitalisation

  9. Developing Social Capital Twelve case studies Mill Park Library

  10. Building Individual Skills Twelve case studies Yarra Melbourne homework clubs

  11. Reaching out to the community Five case studies Outreach to Maribyrnong Detention Centre

  12. Gateways to Information Five case studies Gulliver Consortium

  13. Conclusions • Talents of public library staff • Emphasis on life-long learning, cultural tolerance and new technology • Library infrastructure reflects social engagement • Partnerships with other agencies • Outreach programs reflect social engagement • Resourcing and recognition – critical • LBC website

  14. Suggestions for Library Managers • Inspire and motivate • Inform stakeholders • Plan and develop similar initiatives • Record own examples • Assist in succession planning

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