Collaboration Ideas and Techniques Libby Burr MASL 2004 Promoting the Library Our Pal the Principal Collaboration Techniques
Promoting the Library Monthly Newsletter and Web Page Suggestion box Displays and bulletin boards Contests
Promoting the Library – cont’d Book Fairs Checkout Challenge New Teacher/Student Orientation Coffee and Candy
Our Pal the Principal Keep principal aware of developments in technology Ask principal to be at staff meetings Educate the principal
Our Pal the Principal – cont’d Arrange formal and informal communication Share the library’s contribution to the school and principal’s vision
Collaboration Techniques Meet w/ grade level or departments of faculty Develop a collaboration form to guide meetings with faculty Be available to help faculty and take suggestions Author and book talks
Collaboration Techniques – cont’d Faculty input for selecting materials (books, magazines, software, etc.) In-service or demonstration on equipment uses.