Collaboration Basics and Grants Preparation Bess de Farber UF Libraries Grants Manager Dr. Daniels - Grants Writing Class March 22, 2010

Three ways of working together: Cooperation Coordination Collaboration

WOW (Genius) Collaborations! Resources appear to have the least commonalities So different that it is difficult to imagine results… Greater the dissimilarities of resources combined… the more creative and unique the result… Think Like a Genius, author Todd Siler

Examples IMLS: Effects of Museum Attendance on Elders with Depression NSF: Gaming Against Plagiarism

Basic Requirements Your own assets Your institution’s assets Others’ assets

Types of Assets Time Skills/Know-how Space Funds Equipment/Supplies People networks Audiences/Customers Soft Skills/Attitudes

Outstanding Collaboration Stories Cows on Parade – Chicago, IL

Museum of Science & Industry – Tampa, FL

Goodwill + School District of Palm Beach County, FL

Discussion What do these projects have in common? What makes them outstanding collaborations?

CoLAB Planning® History http://askbess.net/

CoLAB Planning Series® Process Session I Session II Session III Overview Stories Mapping assets Review Survey Speed dating Book of Signs Idea tables Review ideas Disclose requirements Feature content providers

CoLAB Prep ?s Major/Name What’s your research or creative focus? What 3 specific research, projects, events, presentations, publications, and/or team activities have you participated in or led? What are 3 of your people networks? What are your 3 best skills?

CoLAB Instructions Find a partner (stranger) Write down partner’s name/major Read your partner’s sign Focus on interesting stuff Find out more for 3 minutes Sit or stand or move Move when you hear bell