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The Library as Social Connector: Forging Community Connection In-Person

1 WVLC CE hour

Strong social cohesion is a crucial factor in a community’s resilience in times of stress and disruption. Unfortunately, studies show that our communities are experiencing a steady erosion of social cohesion, pointing to an increase in loneliness, depression, and separation because of too much time spent online and too little time spent in community. Libraries have the position and the power to rebuild social bonds, offering that sense of community and shared place that humans crave. Active learning programs that bring people together for participatory, shared experiences are a boost to community strength, but they could go even further to amplify social connection and build social infrastructure. Join us as we explore library programs through the lens of social possibilities and devise strategies to be more intentional about forging stronger community bonds.

Presented by: Betha Gutsche, WebJunction Programs Manager, OCLC; and Jennifer Peterson, WebJunction Community Manager, OCLC

Date:
Thursday, April 25, 2019
Time:
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Online Webinar--WebJunction
Location:
Online Webinar

Event Organizer

Amanda Proper

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