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Going Deeper: Asset-Based Community Development in Practice

An Infopeople Online Learning Course

Start:
April 5th, 2022 12:00 PM
End:
May 2nd, 2022 4:30 PM
Fee per learner $200.00
Note for CA residents: CALL (California Libraries Learn) is offering a limited number of free seats to California library staff in this Infopeople course. Please use this form to register for one of these no-cost seats. In order to gain the most impact from learning events sponsored by the CALL grant we ask that all participants engage fully (attend, participate, discuss and share). If you are unable or not willing to agree to this, please be kind and leave a seat or place for someone else.

 

April DonerInstructor: April Doner

Do you believe that libraries can strengthen their capacity to serve their local communities through lifting up and reminding community members of their own assets, talents and power?

Course Description: Using Asset Based Community Development principles and methods, libraries can strengthen their capacity to serve their local communities through lifting up and reminding community members of their own assets, talents, and power. “Going Deeper” is a course for those interested in digging into the practical “doing” of asset-based community development.

Course Outline: When you log in to the Infopeople online learning site, you will see weekly modules with these topics:

  • Week 1: Regrounding: The Fundamentals of ABCD & The Role of the Professional
  • Week 2: ABCD Implementation Processes: A Bird’s Eye View
  • Week 3: “Nuts & Bolts”: The Ingredients of Practice
  • Week 4: Getting it Going & Creative Troubleshooting

Please refer to this list of pre-course resources in preparation for the first week of the course:

Time Required: To complete this course, you can expect to spend 2/1/2 hours per week, with options for further study and application. You can work on each module at your own pace, at any hour of the day or night. However, it is recommended that you complete each week's assignments within that week to stay in sync with other learners.

Who Should Take This Course: Library staff at public, academic libraries.

Online Learning Details and System Requirements may be found at: infopeople.org/training/online_learning_details.

Are you a member of ARSL? If so, you may be able to sign up for a free seat in this course. Limit is four free seats per course. Make your request here and if a free seat is available you will be notified.

Keywords: community engagement, leadership, outreach, partnerships,