Cover Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Foreword -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- 1. Democracy, Community, and Libraries -- 2. Empowering Communities: From Public Trust to Impact -- 3. I’m Listening: Reimagining the Book Club Model -- 4. Partnering for Greater Impact -- 5. Respect and Compromise Aid School-City Partnership -- 6. Community-Centered Programming: Tools and Techniques -- 7. Ethical and Inclusive Community Engagement -- 8. Culture Shift: The Path to Becoming Community-Centered -- 9. Empowering Volunteers to Build Community -- 10. Civil Rights Center -- Community Engagement and Special Collections -- 11. Strategic Planning through Community LIstening -- 12. Building Public Trust: It Starts with the Individual -- Resources -- Contributors -- Index.
Sharing numerous examples of successful change, dialogue and deliberation, and collaborative efforts, this book offers a comprehensive look at community engagement work that can help all libraries reinforce their roles as champions of lifelong learning..