The importance of community networking -- Why libraries should participate -- Planning the community network -- Developing community partnerships -- Managing a community network -- Funding issues -- Marketing and public relations -- Developing local online information -- Public access, training, and technical support -- Evaluation and sustainability -- Appendix: learning from others
Summary
The Community Networking Handbook surveys the complete process of community networking: planning, developing partnerships, funding, marketing, content, public access, and evaluation. Under the guidance of author Stephen Bajjaly, founder and project director of South Carolina's MidNet, you will learn how the community network works, and how you can play your part
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 193-196) and index