Pas de Deux The Dance of Partnership

Marge Loch-Wouters

Why Partner?

• Broaden your reach

• Library as literacy leader

• Tap community expertise

• Create a sense of excitement

What Can Partnership Look Like?

University/High School

Naturalists

Artists

Experts

Community Groups

Creating Partnerships

• Persevere to find the RIGHT person

• Dig into YOUR community - be active

• Say YES!

• Communicate your needs, expectations and ideas

• Understand your partner’s perspective and style

• Learn to listen

What About Schools?

How to Begin

You Can Try….

And ….

Before You Know It

Blog:

Tiny Tips for Library Fun March 7, 2014 post

Marge Loch-Wouters La Crosse Public Library

marge@lacrosselibrary.org