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Sharing a Vision The Layers of Collaboration Behind the Kentucky Sister Library Project

Sharing a Vision The Layers of Collaboration Behind the Kentucky Sister Library Project. Kentucky Public Library Association. Part of the Kentucky Library Association 775 individual members (slightly more than half of the total KLA membership)

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Sharing a Vision The Layers of Collaboration Behind the Kentucky Sister Library Project

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  1. Sharing a VisionThe Layers of Collaboration Behind the Kentucky Sister Library Project

  2. Kentucky Public Library Association • Part of the Kentucky Library Association • 775 individual members (slightly more than half of the total KLA membership) • Holds an annual Spring conference for public librarians

  3. What Is A Sister Library? • Historically, U.S. libraries have partnered with libraries in other countries. • Activities tend to lean toward mostly symbolic endeavors, such as: • Exchanging photos, letters, postcards, etc. • Creating displays related to sister library/country • Creating scrapbooks about sister library

  4. A New Model: In-State (KY – leading the U.S.) • Libraries with more resources pair with those with less resources. • Meaningful projects are identified & carried out. • Relationships are fostered between employees. • Ultimate Goal: Stronger library system throughout the state

  5. Origins of the Program • Humble start in 2009 as a proposal • Began in 2010 as an experiment between two libraries • Other libraries quickly showed interest • Moved under umbrella of KPLA in 2010

  6. Benefits Benefits of a Sister Library Program • Access to staff expertise in all areas: HR; PR; IT • Help with projects • Patrons receive needed services • Possible donations of materials and equipment • Good will between institutions • Professional development for staff members

  7. Possible Activities • Collection Development • Weeding • Programming • Web Site Development • Staff Exchanges • Grant Writing • Policy Development • Participating in a community wide read together

  8. KSLP in Action: Real Life Examples

  9. What’s Been Done So Far? • Kenton County – Carter County • Staff exchange for 2 days

  10. What’s Been Done So Far? • Designed a logo for CCPL (now on staff tee-shirts & web site)

  11. What’s Been Done So Far? 2) Campbell County – McLean County • Cataloged over 1600 items for MCPL

  12. What’s Been Done So Far? • Filled the newly acquired MCPL bookmobile

  13. What’s Been Done So Far? 4) Madison County – Estill County • Staff Meet & Greet/Staff Exchanges • Sharing and maintaining a book drop

  14. Layers of Collaboration

  15. A Network of Team Players • Sister Libraries • Friends groups of the sister libraries • Kentucky Department for Libraries & Archives • 8 Regional Field Consultants (15 counties each) • Library Directors • Networking & promoting the idea • Friends of Kentucky Libraries • Financial support through 2 annual grants

  16. Collaboration = Success!

  17. Collaboration = Success! • 8 partnerships (19 libraries); more on the way • Second largest library system in KY is participating • Grant money through state Friends group • First outside financial supporter • Local media attention (multiple articles) • National attention for the project • American Libraries article • Library Journal Movers and Shakers award

  18. Sisters Speak . . . “The Kenton County-Carter County Sister Library Project has been a lifeline for us . . . Kenton County has helped fill in a lot of the gaps for us. The fact that they mourned our loss in the flood of May, 2010 and they take as much joy in our progress and triumphs as we do, Carter County feels like a well-cared for little sister. We would highly recommend this project to other libraries.” Mindy Woods, Trustee, Carter County Public Library

  19. Sisters Speak . . . “I was absolutely tickled to death with the concept of a sister library!” Aimee Newberry, Director, McLean Co. Public Library

  20. Sisters Speak . . . “From Andrew Carnegie to Bill and Melinda Gates, public libraries have traditionally relied on benefactors to become firmly established. I saw this project as a way for us to provide a similar helping hand to Carter County.” Dave Schroeder, Director, Kenton Co. Public Library

  21. Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. --Andrew Carnegie

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