The Local Community as Story and Culture

Strategies for the Better Integration of Community Resources into the Lives of Youth

Abstract

This paper considers community as part of cultural literacy and cultural story. It is based on theories suggested by folklore, sociology, community psychology, and community planning that explain how community life is vibrant and exciting and how modern students can be directed to be involved in their communities stories through community resources and services provided by their school libraries. Various library models and techniques are offered based on experiences, research and observations. Effective use of the Internet and other computer technologies is likewise outlined. A review of the important role of community resources in students' multicultural education concludes the presentation.