Libraries Transforming Communities
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Libraries Transforming Communities seeks to strengthen libraries’ role as core community leaders and change agents. The initiative addresses a critical need within the library field by developing and distributing new tools, resources, and support for librarians to engage with their communities in new ways.
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Beginning in late 2022, ¹Ü¼ÒÆŲÊͼ will accept applications for grants to be distributed over the next three years ranging from $10,000 to $20,000.
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567 libraries across the nation were selected to receive grants through LTC: Focus on Small & Rural Libraries.
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Learn basic facilitation skills with ¹Ü¼ÒÆŲÊͼ's free guide, "Leading Conversations in Small and Rural Libraries."
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Get started with the free e-course, "Libraries Transforming Communities: Facilitation Skills for Small and Rural Libraries."
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Find dialogue and deliberation resources by library type.
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Read case studies and stories from Libraries Transforming Communities in practice across the field.
Free Facilitation Guides
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Created to equip users with tools and engagement best practices to create events which allow the whole community to participate.
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A guide to help small and rural libraries better serve people with disabilities in their communities.
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Gain the skills you need to not only prepare for and lead discussions, but also to overcome common challenges that arise when people gather to speak in groups.
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