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| Format: | Recurso educativo Open Access |
| Language: | en |
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2001
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| Online Access: | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED459854 |
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Table of Contents:
- Joint Ventures: The Promise, Power and Performance of Partnering. Francisco, Grace Hannah, Kathryn Covier Keller, Shelly G. Waters, Joan Wong, Patricia M. Y. Business Case Studies Cooperative Programs Library Cooperation Library Services Mass Media Nonprofit Organizations Philanthropic Foundations Public Agencies Public Libraries This document provides case studies that represent a sampling of successful public library joint ventures in California and other U.S. cities and counties. Chapter 1 defines what a partnership is and how a joint venture differs from a partnership. It also describes the benefits of partnering, the knowledge, attitude, and skills required, and how to develop, evaluate, and promote new partnerships. Chapter 2 addresses library partnerships with public agencies and provides four case studies that exemplify those types of library partnerships. Chapter 3 identifies library partnerships with foundations and nonprofits, supplies six case studies, and offers details on community foundations in California. Chapter 4 explores library partnerships with businesses and provides four case studies, three of them from libraries outside of California. Chapter 5 outlines information on library partnerships with the media and three case studies of successful library/media partnerships. Chapter 6 provides an A to Z guide to partnership methodology and structure. (Contains 25 references.) (MES)