View and Reflect

Discussion Questions

1. What strategies have been most effective in your library for increasing community awareness, and how do they compare to those shared by Belgrade, Conrad, and Miles City libraries?

2. How can libraries balance the need for community engagement with limited staff time and resources, especially when participating in events outside of regular hours?

3. In what ways can libraries build and maintain strong relationships with donors and stakeholders, as described by Alina from Belgrade?

4. Tiffany from Conrad emphasized the importance of being visible at community events. What are some local events your library could participate in to raise awareness and build relationships?

5. Sarah from Miles City highlighted the power of youth engagement and public art. How might your library collaborate with local schools or artists to create similar visibility and impact?

6. What role does marketing—both digital and traditional—play in your library’s outreach efforts, and how can it be improved or expanded?

7. How can libraries ensure that community feedback (e.g., surveys, comment cards) is meaningfully addressed and used to inform services and programming?

8. What are some creative, low-cost ways your library could increase its visibility and relevance in the community, especially for populations that don’t typically use library services?