1. Resource Sharing Begins at Home Opportunities for Library Partnerships on a University Campus Robert A. Seal Dean of University Libraries Loyola University Chicago October 3, 2015

2. Typical academic library resource sharing Interlibrary loan Reciprocal borrowing Document delivery Group acquisitions

3. Overview Why collaborate? Goals & benefits of collaboration Pro’s and con’s Establishing a relationship Examples of library-campus cooperation

4. Today’s environment Declining budgets Increased user demands Complex, decentralized institutions Libraries expected to contribute

5. Examples of institutional library cooperation Tutoring & writing centers Information technology Centers for teaching excellence Student development Academic units

6. Goals of collaboration Strengthen interdepartmental communication Improved service Student success Demonstrate value Support library and campus missions Raise visibility

7. Advantages & opportunities Enhancement of student learning and success Closer ties with other units Improved access to information Seamless, convenient user services Aiding student retention More involvement in campus life Better support from administration Increased use of library resources and services

8. Challenges to collaboration Multiple budgets & supervision Loss of flexibility Funding Heavy individual workloads Culture shock Developing the MOU

9. Evaluating Potential Partnerships Ultimate goals? Unmet needs? How will service be improved? Service when and where? Required resources? Are staff available? Have others tried it?

10. Establishing the relationship Create written proposal Identify potential partners Find common interests and goals Outline service components Define operational details Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

11. Next steps Start small! Test & evaluate Close communication Steering committee Regular assessment

12. Example: Information Commons Library and Information Technology Writing center, tutoring, media One-stop shopping, longer hours Study, relax, research, expert help

13. Loyola University Chicago Commons Three C philosophy Collaboration Connectivity Community

14. Example: Information Technology Library technology support Institutional repositories Faculty workshops Scholarly communication Software acquisition System implementation

15. Example: The Writing Center Common goal: student success Writing skills & classwork Help with research Work with faculty Evaluating sources Avoiding plagiarism

16. Example: Academic departments Teaching & student learning Classroom presentations Assignment design Course management systems Team teaching Library committees Dissertation workshops

17. Example: Centers for Teaching Excellence Improve pedagogy Use of media/technology Online teaching Syllabi Web development Newsletters Discussion groups Course development

18. Librarians & Teaching Centers Course integrated library instruction Better library assignments Library resources Copyright Scholarly communication Open access publishing Online teaching courses

19. Example: Student Development Ensuring academic integrity Co-curricular activities Tutoring, writing Presentation skills Research help

20. Other areas for campus collaboration Digital humanities Alumni Affairs Offices of Diversity University Advancement Office of Sponsored Research Students with disabilities

21. Campus Resource Sharing: Conclusion Be collaborative not competitive!

22. Thank you! Robert A. Seal Loyola University Chicago rseal@luc.edu