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Libraries NI Strategic Partnerships – A Strategy for Survival. Why?. To embed Libraries NI in the Programme for Government To increase participation To provide services more efficiently and or effectively To raise the profile of Libraries NI. DARD. Joint w orking group
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Libraries NI Strategic Partnerships – A Strategy for Survival
Why? • To embed Libraries NI in the Programme for Government • To increase participation • To provide services more efficiently and or effectively • To raise the profile of Libraries NI
DARD • Joint working group • Promotion of Library Services • Alternative models of provision • ICT activities • Mental health
DEL • Memorandum of Understanding • Job Clubs in one third of libraries (and increasing)
Health in Mind • Libraries NI lead partner • Action Mental Health • Aware Defeat Depression • Cause • Mindwise • Big Lottery Funding • 5 years • Reading, learning, information, anti-stigma
Other Organisations • University of the Third Age • Volunteer Now • Federation of Ulster and Local Studies • Business in the Community
How? • Formal agreement where possible • Process for developing this • NCVO • http://www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/advice-support/collaborative-working/information-and-tools/jointworkingagreements
What Next? • Other Government Departments • Health? • Crossborder