Librarians Build Communities

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Our Story

After Hurricane Katrina ravaged New Orleans, some dedicated librarians volunteered their time to help rebuild another community.

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Philosophy

To connect librarians with libraries and community organizations in need of skilled volunteers in order to form meaningful volunteer opportunities and to improve awareness of the expertise librarians possess.

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LBC In Action

Building on the success in New Orleans, local groups are harnessing the power of librarians in their own communities

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Get Involved

Have a project that needs librarians? Are you a librarian who wants to share your skills and help out in your own community?

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