This civic engagement series includes topics such as deliberative conversations that public, academic, and school libraries are convening; how these discussions are repositioning libraries in their communities; and the logistics involved in planning a forum -- from choosing the issue topic to publicizing the event to following up with participants.
The second session of the four part Civic Engagement series gives participants and listeners a big picture view of what happens in a deliberative public forum and the various roles of forum leaders.
This program is presented by Patty Dineen, Public Engagement Consultant/Contributing Editor, National Issues Forums Institute Website; Nancy Kranich, Chair, ALA Center for Civic Life Advisory Committee; Ellen Knutson, Program Director for Graduate Engagement Opportunities at the Center for Civic Engagement at Northwestern University; and Besty McBride designer and supporter of civic engagement projects for public agencies and other organizations.
View the other sessions here:
Takeaways
- What happens in a deliberative public forums
- The role of the forum moderator
- The role of the forum recorder
- The role of the forum observer/note taker
Who Should Attend
This program is beneficial to everyone.
Speakers
- Patty Dineen, Public Engagement Consultant/Contributing Editor, National Issues Forums Institute Website
- Nancy Kranich, Chair, ALA Center for Civic Life Advisory Committee
- Ellen Knutson, Program Director for Graduate Engagement Opportunities at the Center for Civic Engagement and Northwestern University
- Besty McBride, designer and supporter of civic engagement projects for public agencies and other organizations
Registration
Cost
Free
How to Register
View the recorded presentation here.
Tech Requirements
YouTube access and speakers/headphones
Contact
ALA Public Programs Office (312.280.5045 / publicprograms@ala.org)