From: Sarah Ostman <sostman@ala.org> Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2016 1:11 PM Subject: Facing a divided nation, ALA offers free trainings ALA and the National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation (NCDD) today announced a new initiative that will train library professionals in dialogue facilitation and deliberation techniques. Scroll down for full details or visit www.ala.org/LTC-models<http://www.ala.org/LTC-models>. Highlights: · Library professionals from ALL types of libraries may register now for a FREE introductory webinar (Feb. 9, 2017) to learn what is to come in this two-year project. · Library professionals from public libraries serving large or urban communities may register now for a FREE three-part webinar series (March-May 2017) designed for their community size/library type. Those who view all three parts may register to attend a FREE in-person preconference at the 2017 ALA Annual Conference (June 2017, registration for the conference workshop not yet open). · Later series will be offered for academic libraries and smaller public libraries (fall 2017 and winter/spring 2018, respectively). To be alerted when future sessions are announced, sign up for the Programming Librarian newsletter<http://www.programminglibrarian.org/about/get-our-enewsletter>. ************** Facing a divided nation, ALA offers libraries free trainings in dialogue facilitation and deliberation<http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2016/12/facing-divided-nation-ala-offers-libraries-free-trainings-dialogue-facilitation> (published Dec. 15, 2016) CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) Public Programs Office and the National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation (NCDD) invite library professionals to attend a free learning series to explore various dialogue facilitation approaches and position themselves to foster conversation and lead change in their communities. “As our nation becomes increasingly divided, ALA sees tremendous opportunity for libraries to be a leading force for reconciliation, progress and common ground,” said ALA President Julie Todaro. “We are proud to make community engagement resources available to all libraries, free of charge, through this initiative.” Through Libraries Transforming Communities: Models for Change<http://www.ala.org/LTC>, a two-year project, ALA and NCDD will produce ten webinars and three in-person workshops. Change-making leaders, such as Everyday Democracy, National Issues Forum and World Café, will develop and lead the trainings, which will be customized to meet the needs of various library types and sizes: large public library systems; small, medium-sized and rural public libraries; and academic libraries. Registration is currently open for four learning sessions. * Libraries of all types and sizes are invited to attend a one-hour introductory webinar about the resources and opportunities available throughout the initiative. Register for “Libraries Transforming Communities: Models for Change Overview” (Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, 1 p.m. CST).<http://programminglibrarian.org/learn/libraries-transforming-communities-models-change-overview> Representatives of public libraries serving large or urban communities are invited to attend the following three-part series: * In Session 1, NCDD will discuss the range of dialogue and deliberation models available to large public library systems. Register for “Libraries Transforming Communities: Introduction to Dialogue & Deliberation” (Thursday, March 9, 1 p.m. CST).<http://programminglibrarian.org/learn/libraries-transforming-communities-introduction-dialogue-deliberation-1-3> * In Session 2, leaders from World Café will discuss their method for bringing together large groups of people in a series of small, conversational rounds to spark in-depth conversation. Register for “Libraries Transforming Communities: World Café” (Thursday, April 6, 1 p.m. CST)<http://programminglibrarian.org/learn/libraries-transforming-communities-world-caf%C3%A9-2-3>. * In Session 3, representatives of Everyday Democracy will share their Dialogue to Change process, which encourages diverse groups of people to come together, engage in inclusive and respectful dialogue, and find common solutions to community problems. Register for “Libraries Transforming Communities: Every Democracy’s Dialogue to Change Process” (Monday, May 1, 1 p.m. CST).<http://programminglibrarian.org/learn/libraries-transforming-communities-everyday-democracy%E2%80%99s-dialogue-change-process-3-3> Each session will be recorded and archived for free on-demand viewing on the Programming Librarian website<http://www.programminglibrarian.org/learn>. Individuals who view all three webinars, live or recorded, will be invited to attend a free pre-conference workshop at the 2017 ALA Annual Conference in Chicago. Future learning sessions will be designed for academic libraries (fall 2017) and small, mid-sized and rural public libraries (winter/spring 2018). Details for future sessions will be announced in 2017. To stay informed about future offerings, sign up for the Programming Librarian e-newsletter<http://www.programminglibrarian.org/about/get-our-enewsletter>. Libraries Transforming Communities: Models for Change follows up on Libraries Transforming Communities (LTC)<http://www.ala.org/transforminglibraries/libraries-transforming-communities>, a two-year initiative offered in 2014-15 by ALA and the Harwood Institute for Public Innovation that explored and developed the Harwood Institute's "Turning Outward" approach in public libraries. With this second phase of LTC, ALA will broaden its focus on library-led community engagement by offering professional development training in community engagement and dialogue facilitation models created by change-making leaders such as Everyday Democracy and National Issues Forums. LTC: Models for Change is made possible through a grant from the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program. _______________ Sarah Ostman Communications Manager Public Programs Office American Library Association 312-280-5061