Showcasing the BestReport Four

Libraries Building Communities

Delivering the Message

Key premises

• Document innovation – avoid loss of impetus

• Capacity for innovation- community connectivity

• Different approaches- different communities

Understanding the message

• Structure of the Report

• Conclusions

• Suggestions for Library Managers

Structure of Report

Selection of case studies – initial criteria

• Strategic partnerships with council and community

• Benefits of strategic partnering - other agencies

• Promoting social engagement

Structure of Report

Selection of case studies – final criteria

• Well established

• Subject to evaluation and effective

• Potential to be replicated

Structure of Report

Thematic approach – 4 themes

• Developing social capital

• Building individual skills, capacity & well-being

• Reaching out to the community

• Providing a gateway to information

Structure of ReportCommunity Building principles

• Developing social networks • Promoting social inclusion• Working in strategic partnerships• Nurturing community organisations• Encouraging active citizenship• Developing community capacity• Promoting health & well-being• Supporting community revitalisation

Mitchell Library Service

» Kilmore Library

• Working in strategic partnerships

• Nurturing community organisations

• Supporting community revitalisation

Developing Social Capital

Twelve case studies

Mill Park Library

Building Individual Skills

Twelve case studies

Yarra Melbourne homework clubs

Reaching out to the community

Five case studiesOutreach to Maribyrnong Detention Centre

Gateways to Information

Five case studies

Gulliver Consortium

Conclusions

• Talents of public library staff • Emphasis on life-long learning, cultural tolerance

and new technology• Library infrastructure reflects social engagement• Partnerships with other agencies• Outreach programs reflect social engagement• Resourcing and recognition – critical• LBC website

Suggestions for Library Managers

• Inspire and motivate

• Inform stakeholders

• Plan and develop similar initiatives

• Record own examples

• Assist in succession planning