Community Engagement Series Session 5: Sustainable Engagement (12/3/25) |
| This is Part 5 of a 5-part series. Attend one or all for a deeper dive. Session 5: Making Engagement Sustainable: What Organizations Can Do Community engagement is a collective effort, not just an individual’s job. Leaders and managers can implement practices to make it sustainable, even with time and budget constraints. This session will help you: Assess your library’s capacity for community engagement Identify ways to increase sustainability Apply strategies for leaders, managers, and staff to build a community-centered library culture. Virtual Trainer: Audrey Barbakoff
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Audrey Barbakoff is a librarian, educator, and entrepreneur. She is the author of two picture books, The Schlemiel Kids Save the Moon and Mazel Toes!, as well as several professional development books for librarians. She holds a doctorate in education and a master’s degree in library and information science. As a Jewish mother, she is passionate about passing down the vibrancy of Jewish humor, language, and stories to the next generation. Audrey lives with her husband, children, and chickens on an island in Washington.
