Community discovery is a process of forging vital and ongoing connection between the library and its community members. The more people are involved in planning and programming, the more they are invested in the success of the library. While many libraries collect community input primarily through surveys, there are other, more interactive and interpersonal tools that can uncover the heart and aspirations of the community. Explore tools and strategies that start meaningful conversations and foster collaborative engagement on everything from strategic and space planning to programming. Learn how you can join your library and your community at the heart.

Presented by: Betha Gutsche, WebJunction Programs Manager, OCLC

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Related Resources and Links

• Toolkit for Creating Smart Spaces
• Basket of Discovery Tools (pdf)
  
• Interaction Design Foundation, Stage 1 in the Design Thinking Process: Empathise with Your Users
• Eleven Principles for Creating Great Community Places, Project for Public Spaces
• Design Thinking for Libraries
  
• WebJunction's Small Libraries Create Smart Spaces
  • Smart Space Videos
  • Transformation Stories
  • Making Space for Active Learning Course