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February 6, 2012
NCoC Research: Millenials Emerge as Top Users of the Internet to Participate in Everyday Civic Life

These days it seems that a continuous stream of initiatives are established to foster civic engagement across the country. But is the general sentiment toward participating in civic life one of apathy, or is the discussion of politics and the participation in organized community activities steadily rising?

These days it seems that a continuous stream of initiatives are established to foster civic engagement across the country. But is the general sentiment toward participating in civic life one of apathy, or is the discussion of politics and the participation in organized community activities steadily rising?

January 26, 2012
Shifting Roles for Public Libraries: From Supporting Player to Community Engagement Leader

When you think of the most democratic place in your neighborhood where resources are universally available, does one government entity immediately come to mind?

When you think of the most democratic place in your neighborhood where resources are universally available, does one government entity immediately come to mind?

According to the Urban Libraries Council (ULC), the public library is an institution that has long upheld a reputation as a highly-trusted and valued public resource. Therefore, it has the capacity to play an extremely important role in advancing dialogue and community engagement.

December 27, 2011
New Field Guide Helps Local Officials Plan for a Stronger Democracy

The National League of Cities (NLC) has recently created a toolkit called, “Planning for Stronger Local Democracy: A Field Guide for Local Officials” with the purpose of guiding city leaders to cultivate a culture of transparency and accountability to also address and resolve issues.

The National League of Cities (NLC) has recently created a toolkit called, “Planning for Stronger Local Democracy: A Field Guide for Local Officials” with the purpose of guiding city leaders to cultivate a culture of transparency and accountability to also address and resolve issues.