Developing Community Support and Building Creative Partnerships

Libraries reach different community groups and develop mutually beneficial partnerships to expand ideas, increase reach, and propel communities toward common goals. Focusing on the fundamentals of how to identify potential community partners and create these relationships, become empowered to reach out to the community to help develop unique programs that bring in new users. Identify common evaluation methods to predict and address challenges, ensuring that the library and the partner organization continue to connect in ways that benefit both.