The Librarian's Guide to Partnerships (Handbook Series) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1579500021 ISBN 13: 9781579500023

Publisher: Alleyside Pr

Synopsis

Case studies present the challenges and benefits of the partnership process for libraries, and offers suggestions for handling planning, negotiation, changes, and policymaking.

About this title

From Library Journal:

In the 1970s, the citizens of Broward County, FL, wanted quality public library service and felt the only way to get it was through intergovernmental cooperation. Five cities agreed to band together, and over the next decade another nine followed suit. From there, it was only another step to include joint partnerships with educational institutions (schools and colleges). Further partnerships with civic, cultural, business, and other entities have led to a unique setup that exists today. The Broward County Division of Libraries (Fort Lauderdale) was awarded the LJ/Gale Research 1996 Library of the Year Award for its efforts. Drawing on Broward County's experience, the contributors to this handbook talk about the development of the partnership process with the myriad organizations (500-plus at this time) currently involved. Both the benefits and challenges of cooperative partnerships are addressed by different members in the group. Points the contributors emphasize are: be prepared for negotiation and dealing with rules and policies of the different organizations; anticipate and expect change; know the target population you wish to serve; be willing to compromise; expect delays; be flexible; and more. This is the first book of its type to discuss an active, ongoing partnership and how it was formed and grew. Public libraries of any size should consider the suggestions made here as future plans are developed for their communities. Recommended.AMarie Bruni, Huntington Memorial Lib., Oneonta, NY
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal:

Collaborations, cooperation, and partnerships are key words in the library community these days, particularly when funding is short and programming needs are great. Lynch provides a 25-year history of the partnerships developed by Broward County Library in Fort Lauderdale, FL, which was selected as "Library of the Year" by Gale Research/Library Journal in 1996. This guide outlines a dozen of the more than 500 cooperative agreements that are still in place. The chapters, written primarily by librarians and library directors, explain each effort: the why of the partnership, how-to, analysis, and summary. The range of this small sampling is impressive; it includes collaborations in art, business, children's services, education, and technology. Small black-and-white photographs and reproductions of flyers and logos appear throughout. Two written agreements are appended. This book offers a model and inspiration for libraries ready to look beyond basic budgets.-Linda Beck, Indian Valley Public Library, Telford, PA

Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Alleyside Pr
• ISBN 10: 1579500021
• ISBN 13: 9781579500023
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 99
• Editor: Lynch Sherry, Amore Shirley, Bethel Jerrie