Anchoring Relationships for Engaged, Supportive Communities
June 13 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am CDT
How do you grow and sustain a community of actively engaged library users and supporters? The answer lies in building broad and deep relationships with the people we serve. When we face challenging circumstances, relationships are what help us weather the storm. This keynote will help us shift our mindset from marketing and promotion to one of relationship-building, empowering you to show your community the immense value of their library while also improving the relevance and impact of your services.
Speaker: Dr. Audrey Barbakoff, EdD, MLIS – CEO Co/Lab Capacity
Bio: Dr. Audrey Barbakoff is the CEO of Co/Lab Capacity, which provides community-centered consulting and training for libraries and social good organizations.
During more than a decade working in public libraries, she fostered a passion for community engagement and leadership. Her innovative and inclusive work has been recognized by Library Journal Movers & Shakers, the Kitsap Peninsula Business Journal 40 Under 40, the Freedom to Read Foundation, and the Urban Libraries Council.
In addition to her MLIS from the University of Washington, Dr. Barbakoff holds an EdD in organizational change and leadership from the University of Southern California. Her dissertation research focused on building organizational capacity for equity, diversity, and inclusion in public libraries through community-led programs. Her newest book is The Twelve Steps to a Community-Led Library. Find her at www.colabcapacity.com.
This project was funded either under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act from the Institute of Museum and Library Services or the Library Cooperative Grant program. Florida’s LSTA and LCG programs are administered by the Department of State’s Division of Library and Information Services.