Connecting with Local Government Officials
Topic outline
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This course is for library directors, staff, and board members who are interested in developing better relationships with local government officials. It will provide ideas for language to use when talking about the value of libraries.
Ultimately, the goal is for you to have a better relationship with local government officials – one where you can work through disagreements, find commonalities, see value in each other’s work, and work together in service to your community.
The contents of the course are from webinars and the Connecting with Local Government Officials handbook.
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Upon successful completion of this course, you be able to claim 1 CE credit in Library Administration.
Course opened on September 6, 2024.
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Watch three short video segments for an introduction to this topic and to hear more about why connecting with local government officials is so important to the support and success of public libraries.
Questions to Keep in Mind:
- How often do I connect with county or city officials?
- What types of conversations do we typically have?
- Are there obvious topics that we could be visiting about that are important to the local government and the library?
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Download and print this resource. You will refer to it throughout the course.
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This activity combines content for the Connecting with Local Government Officials handbook and webinar content. There will be reflection points, questions, and some additional activities to complete.
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Explore some challenges that many communities face.
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It is often useful to learn from experts in other fields. An economist's view is particularly useful for libraries and other public service providers.
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