Libraries As Centers for Civic Engagement WV Library Association Spring Fling April 7 2016 Can we talk about the future of our state The reality of economic transition The challenges the transition brings ID: 766463
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Libraries As Centers for Civic Engagement WV Library AssociationSpring FlingApril 7, 2016
Can we talk about the future of our state? The reality of economic transitionThe challenges the transition brings
What’s with the Gallop Poll? Are we all idiots?Are they measuring the right things?
• Talk with neighbors #1 in the nation• Do favors for neighbors #3 in the nation • How often we hear from family & friends #5 in the nationNational Conference on CitizenshipCivic Health Index (Thanks to the WV Secretary of State’s Office)
It’s time to change the narrative about WV Our Internal and external messaging The role of conversation
T hink of a library as the front porch of democracyThe importance of the third place
Stories of Success • Let’s have lunch• Chat n’ Chew• World Café• Open Space
Building a Community Collaboration Team I can’t stand it anymore I love my communityCommunity Building Basics
Engaging Your Community Economic Development Community Development Organizational DevelopmentLeadership Development Human Development The Tupelo Pyramid
Interaction with the Public Process Description Leader ’ s Role Citizen ’ s Role Public Relations Builds a positive relationship between person/entity and the public Initiator Consumer (Passive) Public Education Raises awareness about a particular issue Educator Pupil (Receptive) Public Input Collects public preferences, concerns and/or reactions Convener & Implementer Client (Somewhat Active) Public Engagement Fully engages citizens in deliberation, problem solving and action Partner Partner (Fully Active) What is Civic Engagement? The Importance of Civic Engagement
A Traditional Hierarchal Network The Power of Networking
How the Work Actually Gets Done - Connections Flow to Value The Power of Networking
The Many Forms of Wealth Financial Social IntellectualCultural Individual NaturalBuilt Political Environmental
Libraries are the front porch of democracy A place for dialogueA place for deliberation A place for action• Lifelong education•Community and economic development•Better health• Improved community pride• Greater volunteerism and engagement • Stronger collaborations• Improved outcomes
Homegrown Tomorrows