Providing consulting, training and planning services to community-serving organizations such as libraries, nonprofits, educational institutions and government agencies.
This summer, Hawaiʻi’s libraries launched more than a reading challenge—they launched a renewed invitation to the community. As part of the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge kickoff, the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System (HSPLS) also unveiled a new look: a refreshed brand identity that honors Hawaiʻi’s rich culture, celebrates the uniqueness of each island, and reflects… Continue reading Celebrating Hawaiʻi’s Libraries: New Look, Same Deep Roots
I was recently in Jacksonville, Florida giving a workshop about "Optimizing Your Library to Increase Community Engagement." Preparing for this workshop, I did some thinking about the intersections between marketing, community engagement, public relations, and libraries. One big thing that I think libraries forget is that it's not enough to do community engagement activities, you… Continue reading Libraries and Community Engagement
Last weekend, I attended the 2019 American Library Association Conference in Washington, DC. It was a great conference and a wonderful opportunity to connect with new and familiar professionals who work in the library industry. On Saturday, June 22, I presented as part of a Panel Discussion called "Community Engagement as a Mindset," hosted by… Continue reading Reflections from my community engagement panel at ALA 2019
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