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Libraries Without Borders

The Connecticut State Library partnered with Libraries Without Borders US to build deeper and more authentic connections between libraries and community.

Reimagining Library Outreach and Access Series

Join us for the journey of Reimagining Library Outreach and Access, a nine-month series of 10 workshops. From August through March 2025, the series of trainings will provide library staff with strategies, tools, and frameworks to expand their reach and impact within their communities. Using their own library and local data, participants have the opportunity to evaluate barriers to access within their own communities and to reconsider their approach to outreach utilizing their existing assets and structures.

Presenter: 

Libraries Without Borders US (LWB)

LWB revolutionizes the reach of the library, expanding community access to critical information, education, and resources. Using local assessment and community engagement strategies, LWB partners with library systems to sustainably expand reach and utilization. 

Nina Safane (she/her)

Nina is a community-based leader and educator with a background in organizational development. For the last 15 years, she has built and led systems, teams, and organizations that increase access to education and public health services. She previously led COVIDCheck Colorado, a social benefit enterprise, and co-founded the Girls Athletic Leadership Schools, an innovative school model. Nina has a BA in Education Studies from Brown University and an MA in Education from Columbia University.

Vanesha McGee (she/her)

Vanesha is a community advocate with ten years of experience as an educator, building communities within classrooms. Her expertise as a professional writer focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion across industries. Vanesha holds a Bachelor of Arts from Temple University and a Master of Science in Education from the University of Pennsylvania.

Reimagining Library Outreach and Access Series on Niche Academy

The CT State Library Niche Academy is available to all CT library workers and contains self-paced trainings and webinars. You can now access the Reimagining Library Outreach and Access with Libraries Without Borders in CT State Library Niche Academy.

Any CT library worker can create a free account in Niche Academy.  Once you have an account, all your trainings and progress will be saved to your profile. 

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