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Reaching Out from Within
Creating Strong Partnerships For Youth
Reaching Out from Within Creating Strong Partnerships For Youth - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Reaching Out from Within Creating Strong Partnerships For 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
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Reaching Out
- “If you build it, they will come” model
- “Looking beyond your borders” model
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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- Fear of overlap or being superseded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
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Benefits?
- Broaden your reach
- Library as literacy leader
- Tap community expertise
- Create a sense of excitement
- Create powerful community links
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Setting the Stage
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We Mean It
- Welcoming and inclusive library
- Accessible collections
- Community-friendly policies
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Getting Started
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Many Ways to Reach Out
- Networking
- Partnering and Collaborating
- Outreach
- Communities of Practice
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Balance Strategies
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Planning Strategies
- Outcome Based Planning & Evaluation
- Goal Setting
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Planning Considerations
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Getting People on Board
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Strategy To-Don’ts
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Strategy To-Do’s
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Who Are Our Partners?
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Schools
Everyone is a potential partner for
- utreach and collaboration
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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
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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
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Networking Might
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Communities of Practice
- Domain
- Community
- Practice
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Long Term Investment
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Challenges of CoP’s
- Have you been invited?
- Understanding concepts, vocabulary
- Getting out of our silos
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What We Bring to the Table
- Advocacy Skills
- Information Connections
- Literacy Focus
- Good Partnering Models
- Our Networks
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Results?
Library = Heart of the Community
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Mutual Benefits
- Familiarity
- Trust Building
- Stronger support
- Stronger community
- Information connectivity
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Sustainability
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Questions?
Thanks! Marge Loch-Wouters
lochwouters@gmail.com Loch-Works Consulting
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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)