Politics & Partnerships

POLITICS AND PARTNERSHIPS

This course will provide attendees with the ability to identify social/political/economic issues that may affect a library, the people it serves, or the work it does. Students will be able to develop relationships with people who can exercise influence in federal, state, or local decisions. This course will also help students to better understand the role of key constituents, the library governing body and its Friends and/or Foundation. A better understanding of politics and partnerships will also increase effectiveness in work with the media. 

Readings will include current information students find through their own research.

Additional Resources: Articles, blog posts, chapters, etc. as assigned in each module.