Welcome to the Community Engagement for Libraries LibGuide!
Here you will find information, trainings, tools, articles, support, and more for engaging with your community in authentic and long-lasting ways. Whether you are serving library users from the frontlines, behind the scenes, or as the head of your organization, it is important to keep up to date on best practices for building genuine, on-going relationships with:
This guide is designed to make the process easier and allow learners to interact with information at their own pace and for their own needs. An emphasis has been given to including resources and tools that allow for responsive engagement and support that recognizes, honors and reflects the various backgrounds and needs that exist amongst staff, geographic regions, and in our communities at the local, state, and national levels.
If you are seeking information on community engagement and you do not see it included in this guide, please reach out to:
Ericka Brunson-Rochette (she/her/hers)
Community Engagement Consultant
State Library of Oregon
ericka.brunson-rochette@slo.oregon.gov| 971-375-5126
www.oregon.gov/library/libraries
