Format: Self-paced Course 
Developed by: WebJunction, in collaboration with Project for Public Spaces (PPS)
Length: includes 1.5 hours of recorded instruction, plus 5-6 hours of reading and assignments; the community discovery process is open-ended but plan on 1-2 months to make meaningful use of the community engagement tools.
Overview: introduces the concepts of active learning and placemaking, and the tools and process for community discovery
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Recognize the shift in the library’s role in its community
- Define the key characteristics of active learning in a library setting
- Recognize effective strategies for authentic community discovery of community needs and interests
- Use community data sources to describe community and identify target audiences of discovery
- Utilize appropriate tools, methodologies, strategies to conduct community discovery activities related specifically to active learning opportunities at the library
- Recognize the value and potential contributions from partners and volunteers
Lead Course Developer: Betha Gutsche
