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A Library And Its Community: Exploring Perceptions Of Collaboration, Phoebe Vincenza Daurio
A Library And Its Community: Exploring Perceptions Of Collaboration, Phoebe Vincenza Daurio
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This study explores perceptions of interorganizational collaboration through an investigation of the opinions and actions of a public library and three community-based organizations. Interorganizational collaboration is often viewed as an effective strategy for accomplishing objectives that would not otherwise be possible with a single organization. Particularly for complex societal issues such as adult literacy, researchers and practitioners believe collaboration between organizations is necessary in order to achieve desired outcomes. Public libraries are engaging in collaborations also to extend their reach, establish the library’s relevance, increase community involvement, and advocate for their position as a community asset.
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