Better Serving Teens through School Library-Public Library Collaborations

In this practical guidebook, experienced librarians—a public librarian and a school librarian—share advice and ideas for extending resources, containing costs, and leveraging capabilities between school and public libraries, offering insights and strategies to overcome today's economic challenges.

• Offers detailed instructions for initiating a collaborative relationship between public and school libraries

• Explains how to navigate tricky political situations that can arise when trying to please two distinct administrative boards

• Includes practical advice from both school and public perspectives

• Best Practices section offers successful case studies and real-world tested ideas and tips

• What We Wish You Knew! sidebars provide examples of challenges encountered and problems to avoid as well as hints for success