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Strengthening Networks, Sparking Change: Museums and Libraries as Community Catalysts

January 10, 2017 | Public Programs, Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks
"Strengthening Networks, Sparking Change: Museums and Libraries as Community Catalysts" combines findings from a literature scan and input from the library, museum and community revitalization fields with case studies about the experiences and vision of museums and libraries working to spur change in their communities. It describes the complementary conceptual frameworks of social wellbeing and collective impact and explains how libraries and museums can use these concepts to partner with community-based organizations, government agencies and other cultural or educational organizations. It catalogs how partnerships are initiated; what tools and methods are available to assess community need and evaluate impact; and the skills and competencies needed to sustain partnerships.

TEAM MEMBERS

  • Michael Norton
    Author
    Reinvestment Fund
  • Emily Dowdall
    Author
    Reinvestment Fund
  • Citation

    Funders

    IMLS
    Resource Type: Reference Materials
    Discipline: Ecology, forestry, and agriculture | General STEM | Health and medicine | History/policy/law | Literacy
    Audience: Administration/Leadership/Policymakers | General Public | Museum/ISE Professionals | Evaluators
    Environment Type: Public Programs | Community Outreach Programs | Museum and Science Center Programs | Library Programs | Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks | Resource Centers and Networks

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