Libraries Transforming Communities: Everyday Democracy's Dialogue to Change Process - Part 3 of 3 (webinar)

Libraries Transforming Communities: Everyday Democracy's Dialogue to Change Process - Part 3 of 3 (webinar)

This is a Libraries Transforming Communities / ALA webinar. For more information and to register, visit http://www.ala.org/transforminglibraries/libraries-transforming-communities/ltc-models-for-change

Libraries Transforming Communities (LTC): Models for Change is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) and National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation (NCDD).

It seeks to introduce libraries to various dialogue and deliberation approaches, enabling libraries to foster conversation and lead change in their communities.

LTC: Models for Change is the second phase of ALA's Libraries Transforming Communities initiative. Learn more about the first phase of the project, offered in 2014-15 in partnership with The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation.


Upcoming Trainings

Following is a list of virtual trainings (webinars) and in-person workshops offered through LTC: Models for Change. Please note:

  • Three tracks, or series, of trainings are available:
    • Series 1: For public libraries serving large and/or urban communities (spring 2017)
    • Series 2: For academic libraries (fall 2017)
    • Series 3: For public libraries serving small, mid-sized and/or rural communities (winter/spring 2018)
  • Each track consists of five parts: the introductory webinar, three library-specific webinars, and one in-person workshop.
  • Take as many courses as you like; all webinars will be recorded and may be viewed on-demand, for free, at any time. This webpage will be updated with links to the recorded sessions when available.

Series 1: For libraries serving large and/or urban communities (World Cafe, Everyday Democracy) — Spring 2017

"Libraries Transforming Communities: Everyday Democracy's Dialogue to Change Process"
Monday, May 1, 2017, 1 - 2 p.m. CST
Type: Virtual
Library Types: For library professionals serving large and/or urban communities
Register Now

"LTC Models for Change: Dialogue & Deliberation for Large and Urban Communities"
2017 ALA Annual Conference: Date TBD
Type: In-person
Library Types: For library professionals serving large and/or urban communities
Register: 
NOTE: Workshop participants must view the previous three webinars in advance of the workshop.

Date:
Monday, May 1, 2017
Time:
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
Online - at your computer
Categories:
Other Webinar

Event Accessibility for Guests with Disabilities

We want to provide what you need to participate!

If you require access services to participate fully, please use the Accommodation Request Form at least 7 days prior to the event.

If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact Gail Hurley at gail.hurley@ct.gov or (860) 704-2223.

You can also see our Library and Accessibility LibGuide for more information.

Registration Eligibility

To register for a DLD workshop or webinar, you must be one of the following:

  • current library staff member
  • undergraduate or graduate library student
  • Friend or Board Member/Trustee*
  • retired or unemployed library staff

Please contact Gail Hurley at gail.hurley@ct.gov or (860) 704-2223 with registration questions.

*Unless otherwise specified that a Friend or Board Member/Trustee is not eligible for a training or workshop.

Note: paid consultants are not eligible to attend DLD workshops or webinars.

Cancellation Policy

If you cannot attend a workshop you have registered for, please remember to cancel at least 3 days in advance so we can give your spot to someone else. You can cancel via the link in your confirmation email, or by contacting Gail Hurley gail.hurley@ct.gov | (860) 704-2222.

Those who miss (without cancelling) 3 events within a 6-month period will be placed on the waiting list when registering for future events. Be sure to sign in when you arrive for any workshop.

Inclement Weather Policy

For all in-person workshops offered by the CT State Library, Division of Library Development:

If the public schools in the town where the workshop is to be held close due to weather, the workshop will be canceled. If the schools have a delay, the workshop will go on as scheduled.

For the most up-to-date information, call us at 860-704-2200.

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Continuing Education workshops and the professional development collection are funded in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Connecticut State Library.