CALCON 2024

Deep dive into your community's needs and aspirations, build key relationships with community stakeholders, and learn how to master the community interview process for library planning. Explore techniques for identifying key community stakeholders, learn about an effective community interview process that elicits crucial community information, and gain a better understanding of the ways in which the community’s needs intersect with the library’s expertise. Key Topics Covered: • Understanding the importance of community interviews in public library planning. • Identifying and engaging with diverse community stakeholders. • Leading effective community interviews to gather crucial insights. • Analyzing interview data to inform long-range planning. • Reporting back to the community about findings: building library visibility and a community agenda. • Implementing community-driven initiatives based on interview findings. Join us in harnessing community voices to help shape the library and community’s agenda.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Participants will be equipped with practical skills and tools to conduct impactful community interviews, strengthen community relationships, and align library services and resources with the evolving needs of their communities.