Post on 11-Jan-2017
Extraordinary at Any Size:
Tips for Keeping Your Library Relevant and Your Community
Engaged for Every Size Library
#librariestransform
● Background ○Initiative
○Tools
● Library System/Project Introductions ○San Jose Public Library
○Los Angeles Public Library
○Spokane County Library District
● Panel Discussion
● Q&A
Today’s Agenda
• Libraries Transforming Communities
• Harwood Institute for Public Innovation
• Team-based community engagement initiative
• Librarians as public innovators
Background
Core Principles of Method
• Pebble Theory of Change
• Outward vs. inward
• Focus on aspirations vs. deficits or needs
• Stewards of knowledge
• Tailoring action to community
capacity
• Iterative
Step One: Go Outside!
Core Activities of Method
Unusual Suspects
Minority populations.
Politically disenfranchised.
Non-library users.
● Branch approach
● Narrative limited to a single community
● Community Aspirations:
○ Cleaner community
○ Traffic safety
○ Safer community
○ More enrichment opportunities for
children
Community Conversation
Seven Trees Neighborhood Association
Re-established February 20, 2015
Community Clean-Up Day
Seven Trees Neighborhood Association
Being Honored by the City of San Jose
● Pilot at Van Nuys Branch
● Developed a single community narrative
● Community Aspirations:
○ Neighborly community
○ Clean and useful public spaces
○ Improve reputation in city
○ Bridge communication among
community members
Van Nuys Branch Library
Notes from Van Nuys
Neighborhood Council
North Star
Posted at Van Nuys Lobby
Note Taking - Community
Conversation Meeting
Notes from Van Nuys
Teen Group
● District wide approach
● Narratives for each library and the
District
● Community Aspirations:
○ Caring and supportive community
○ Vibrant economy
○ Opportunities for youth
○ Quality education system
○ Cultural and recreational opportunities
for all ages
○ Safe and diverse neighborhoods where
people know and talk to one another
Book a Librarian
Cardboard Drive In Movie
Christmas Bureau
Health Insurance Navigators
World Record HopscotchCoffee Shop Programs
Community Center Programs
Christmas Bureau
Rainbow Festival
Book a Librarian
Contact Information
Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL)
www.ala.org/LTC
San Jose Public Library (SJPL)
Spokane County Library District (SCLD)
Madeleine Ildefonso
Branch Manager
Wilshire Branch
mildefonso@lapl.org
323-957-4550
Aileen Luppert
Managing Librarian
Spokane Valley Library
aluppert@scld.org
509-893-8416
Kelly Tyler
Manager, Adult Literacy
ktyler@lapl.org
213-228-7546
Kim Nguyen
Branch Manager
Seven Trees Community
Branch Library
kimnhung.nguyen@sjlibrary.org
408-808-3056
Randall Studstill
Librarian
Village Square Branch Library
randall.studstill@sjlibrary.org
408-808-3030
Michelle Amores
Acting Division Manager
michelle.amores@sjlibrary.org
408-808-3030