The essential roles libraries play, including information access, community engagement, and resource sharing.

Strategies used by libraries to connect with local populations, ensuring services meet community needs.

The ability to identify, evaluate, and use information effectively, crucial for library users.

The process of assessing the quality and relevance of materials to ensure they meet community needs.

The use of digital tools and platforms to enhance library services and user experience.

Library services that manage the lending and returning of materials to patrons.

Assistance provided by library staff to help users locate specific information or resources.

Events and activities organized by libraries to engage and educate community members.

The ongoing, voluntary pursuit of knowledge for personal or professional development, supported by libraries.

Tools that outline criteria for assessing the quality of resources or services.

The skills needed to effectively navigate and evaluate digital information and technology.

Individuals or organizations with an interest in library services, including community members and local groups.

Methods used to promote library services and engage with underrepresented populations.

Creating materials and resources that are easy to understand and navigate for all users.

A process where colleagues evaluate each other’s work to ensure quality and relevance.

The process of identifying and analyzing the needs of a community to tailor library services.

The ability for individuals to obtain information, often facilitated by library services.

Ensuring that library resources and services are usable by all individuals, including those with disabilities.

Documents that provide curated lists of library materials on specific topics for user convenience.

Tools such as flyers or brochures used to inform the community about library services and programs.

A comprehensive resource outlining library services, procedures, and resources for staff and patrons.

Small, diverse groups of people whose feedback is used to improve library services and programs.

Structured outlines for educational sessions aimed at enhancing specific skills within the community.

Educational initiatives designed to improve staff skills in technology and library services.

Key individuals or organizations that influence or are affected by library services.