The current economic crisis has had a drastic impact on
both public and school libraries. As budgets shrink, resources become
scarcer, and the job of the librarian becomes harder. The conundrum of
doing more with less challenges even the most seasoned professionals
whose institutions face service cutbacks, disappointed patrons, and
possible job eliminations or closures. This book asserts that a
collaboration between school and public libraries can effectively serve
the needs of two populations—teens and the community at large—while
minimizing the cost to do so.
Better Serving Teens through School Library–Public Library Collaborations offers thought-provoking advice and ideas for practical use in real-world libraries. The authors provide step-by-step guidance for those who wish to start, strengthen, or extend a partnership with colleagues at a sister library, covering topics ranging from teen advisory boards and collaborative programs to homework help and professional development. Veterans in the field, as well as beginners, can utilize the wealth of tools within—including worksheets, timelines, and checklists—to leverage the capabilities of other agencies tp fortify both their own and their institutions' value.
(book description)
Better Serving Teens through School Library–Public Library Collaborations offers thought-provoking advice and ideas for practical use in real-world libraries. The authors provide step-by-step guidance for those who wish to start, strengthen, or extend a partnership with colleagues at a sister library, covering topics ranging from teen advisory boards and collaborative programs to homework help and professional development. Veterans in the field, as well as beginners, can utilize the wealth of tools within—including worksheets, timelines, and checklists—to leverage the capabilities of other agencies tp fortify both their own and their institutions' value.
(book description)
