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About this course

Format: Self-paced course
Developed by: WebJunction and the Idaho Commission for Libraries
Length: 1 hour

Overview:
In this course you'll learn about what community engagement looks like in a public library, and how it enhances your library’s ability to serve your community. You will also learn how the library as a whole, and all staff members individually can engage the community in ways that increase mutual understanding, and improve the library’s ability to communicate with, and involve all members of the community.

Learning objectives:
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

  • Define community engagement.
  • Identify methods of community engagement.
  • Describe the benefits of community engagement for both the library and broader community. 
  • Understand the importance of communication, building trust, and authentic relationships with community members.
  • Describe how data gathering, marketing, and outreach efforts are enhanced with community engagement. 

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Self enrollment (Learner)