1. Physical Places and Virtual Spaces: Fostering Innovative Partnerships Between the Library and the Stakeholder Dr Grace Saw University of Queensland Library

2. 2 The University of Queensland Comprehensive, traditional, publicly funded Campuses at St Lucia, Gatton, Ipswich Sandstone, GO8, Universitas 21 Hospitals, islands, farms, research centres

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4. 4 The University of Queensland 33,500 students  74% undergraduate  25% postgraduate  18% international  twinning programs 7 Faculties, 35 Schools, 5000 staff

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6. 6 The University of Queensland Cybrary Largest Academic Library in Queensland Decentralised information delivery from 13 branches, based on discipline and geography Centralised administration, technıcal processing support Holdings in excess of 2 million real volumes, 16,000 real journals, over 16,500 e-journals, 20,000 videos, 145,000 e-books, over 400 networked databases

7. 7 The University of Queensland Cybrary Over 1,100 computers, AskIT computer help and training 246 FTE staff Annual budget of A$26 + million We link people with information enabling the University of Queensland to achieve excellence in teaching, learning, research and scholarship

8. 8 Library::::::Cybrary Keeper of the books Place for  Storing materials  Seating readers  Accommodating staff  Servicing people from desks Edifice complex Difficult to use, lacking in functionality Gateway to POP (Plain Old Paper) and WOW (Words on the Web) Cyberspace and physical place, focusing on client access and use of information Window on the world of knowledge Easy to use, attractive

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10. 10 The Dorothy Hill Physical Sciences and Engineering Library Service

11. 11 The Dorothy Hill Physical Sciences and Engineering Library Service Faculty of Engineering, Physical Sciences and Architecture  The Faculty of Biological and Chemical Sciences  The Faculty of Arts Two Branch Library sites:  DHPSE Library  Architecture and Music Library One Service Phılosophy

12. 12 Why Partnerships? The New Academic Environment Commercial Sector and Life-Long Learning New Opportunities Showcase Library Strengths Serendipity

13. 13 Strategies Comprehensive Liaison Involvement at all Levels of Faculty and School Strategic Alliances Research Grant Partnerships Consultancies

14. 14 Overview of Partnerships DHPSE Library AVEL-SKN Virtual School of Engineering Undergraduate Site Learning Program ENGG1000 Consultancies Dorothy Hill Research Centre

15. 15 The Dorothy Hill Research Centre Bequest from Dorothy Hill Student-Centred Research and Learning Space Don Carruthers eXchange Zone Enabling Collaboration between Postgraduates, Industry, Faculty and Library Staff

16. 16 The Dorothy Hill Research Centre

17. 17 Undergraduate Site Learning Project Library – Industry Partnership Final Year Engineering Students 30 Sites: 17 Organisations Library Supports Teaching and Learning through Information's Skills and Document Delivery Australasian Association of Engineering Education Award

18. 18 Undergraduate Site Learning Project http://www.uslp.uq.edu.au/

19. 19 Virtual School of Engineering Faculty – Library Partnership Aimed at Secondary School Students Online Problem-Based Learning Team Based Activities

20. 20 Virtual School of Engineering

21. 21 AVEL Sustainability Knowledge Network Engineer – Librarian Partnership Multiple Universities Institute of Engineers, Australia and Institute of Professional Engineers, New Zealand Virtual Team Possible Future Collaboration With UNESCO and World Federation of Engineering Organisations

22. 22 AVEL Sustainability Knowledge Network http://avel.edu.au

23. 23 Introduction to Professional Engineering Faculty – Library Partnership Integrated Information Skills Compulsory Course 500 First Year Students Project Based Library Involved in Teaching, Support and Assessment

24. 24 Introduction to Professional Engineering

25. 25 Partnerships at the University of Queensland: The Macro View International CyberSchool GO8 and Universitas 21 Australian Research Council Funded Projects (WebLaw, AustLit) Consultancies

26. 26 Thank You g.saw@library.uq.edu.au