Technology: Civic Connections: Using Technology to Build Bridges in your Community Thursday, March 25    4:00 PM - 5:15 PM     Room:  Oregon Convention Center – Portland Ballroom, #255 Edward  Melton  Administrative Manager, HPL Express, Houston Public Library  Nicole  Robinson  Director, Digital Inclusion, Houston Public Library  Megan  Kinney  Senior Librarian, Denver Public Library  Jamie  Seemiller  Program Administrator, Denver Public Library - Western History & Genealogy Department  Denver Public and Houston Public Libraries are providing examples of leveraging resources through the use of innovative technology by developing strategic partnerships that serve the community. This interactive panel session will demonstrate the impact and importance of these partnerships, as well as explore the challenges encountered in each. Benefits and Learning Objectives Participants will be able identify possible funding sources and understand the benefits and problems that can occur when partnering with a government agency or civic organization. Participants will be able to further understand the increasingly important role that community partnerships play in increasing the capacity and effectiveness of libraries and in securing funding. Participants will be able to identify and learn strategies for community engagement that result in enhanced library services, improved relationships between libraries and community members, and stronger communities, all through the use of technology.