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The Community Partnership Handbook for Small Libraries
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Description
Learn how to create equitable and successful partnerships for your library by connecting with organizations in your community and communities worldwide.
Librarians know the value of building community partnerships-but what's the best way to initiate and sustain them?
Purposeful partnerships help libraries meet the needs of individuals and varying community groups. Tyler Hahn shows how working with other organizations can help libraries uphold their missions and offer more effective services to their communities. He shares on-the-ground examples and practical tips to help librarians, teachers, and community leaders build strong collaborations, covering everything from teaming up with schools and local businesses to working with the government and non-profit groups. Including information on beginning, building, and sustaining partnerships; community engagement; ethical considerations; and future trends, Hahn provides a hands-on toolkit for implementing partnerships that will benefit both your library and your community partners. Of particular value for small and rural libraries, this practical book is useful for new and seasoned librarians at all levels.
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- PDF/UA-2, 1.4
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The publication contains no hazards
Support for non-visual reading
Has alternative text descriptions for images
Navigation
- Page list to go to pages from the print source version
- Elements such as headings, tables, etc for structured navigation
- All or substantially all textual matter is arranged in a single logical reading order
Table of Contents
2. Understanding Library Partnerships
3. Building Effective Partnerships
4. Case Studies in Library Partnerships
5. Implementing and Sustaining Partnerships
6. Community Engagement and Partnerships
7. Ethical Considerations in Library Partnerships
8. Future Trends in Library Partnerships
9. Conclusion
Appendix A: Sample E-mail Template for Outreach
Appendix B: MOU for Outreach
Appendix C: Partnership Evaluation Form
Appendix D: Event Planner Template
Appendix E: Rural Library Community Asset Mapping Worksheet
Index
Product details
| Published | 03 Sep 2026 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (PDF) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Pages | 208 |
| ISBN | 9798216192527 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Libraries Unlimited |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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Reviews
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As a fellow librarian and past president of ARSL, I immediately recognized the heart of this book-grounded in real communities, real challenges, and the kind of practical solutions we all wish we had a little sooner. Tyler Hahn brings both experience and authenticity to this guide for small and rural libraries, showing how to build partnerships that are thoughtful, sustainable, and truly achievable. This is the kind of resource you'll return to often-especially when you're trying to make one more thing work with limited time and staff (which is to say, always). An essential and genuinely useful handbook for librarians and anyone working alongside small libraries to strengthen their communities.
Bailee Hutchinson, MLIS, Past President, Association for Rural and Small Libraries, USA
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If you are new to libraries or have been involved for a while, you will find this handbook essential for your success in preserving and advocating for the relevance of your library. Hahn provides specific steps, examples, and guaranteed guidance for reaching out to your local community. I wish I had something like this when I started my career. By following the examples and steps he has laid out, you will enhance the vitality of your library. You can't go wrong with this handbook.
John Clexton, Library Director, Gladwin County District Library, USA

























