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Partnerships & collaboration

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When the library builds partnerships, it strengthens the ties to its community, shares resources, and builds positive relationships with diverse stakeholders. Reaching out to initiate community partnerships begins with identifying both traditional and non-traditional partners and exploring new ways to work together. Effective collaborations are sustained through a shared commitment to serving the ever-changing needs of the community.

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Case study: A data empowered museum

Publish Date: News / 4 December 2024

The Museum at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) serves the Rhode Island community as well as visitors from around the world. In 2022-2023, the Museum saw close to 120,000 visitors. Their collections consist of more than 100,000 works of art an...

Books and barks: Library pet programs for everyone

Publish Date: News / 4 December 2024

Libraries are going all out to celebrate their furriest fans! From therapy dogs that help kids build reading confidence to cat-themed storytimes and library pet spotlights, these creative programs warming hearts and sparking inspiration.

Building community in a changing climate

Publish Date: Webinar / 21 November 2024

Explore how public libraries and their partners are empowering communities to address climate change collaboratively.

Inspire creativity with library arts and crafts programs

Publish Date: News / 22 October 2024

Libraries have always been a place to go to spark imagination, and tapping into the visual and performing arts can offer community members a fresh way to engage in creative expression. From DIY crafts to creative workshops, libraries can create arts ...

Building Resilient Communities

Publish Date: News / 15 October 2024

The Building Resilient Communities Project aims to enhance the collaborative efforts between public libraries and community-based organizations in addressing the pressing challenges posed by climate change and its associated social and health impacts...

Data for Good

Publish Date: News / 8 October 2024

Businesses make use of data analytics to gain valuable insights about their services, customers, and growth opportunities. Similarly, libraries are well positioned to play a pivotal role in analyzing raw data to assist community partners in identifyi...

Case study: Teens build data skills at the Providence Public Library

Publish Date: News / 7 October 2024

The Providence Public Library (PPL), located in downtown Providence, is a one-site system that serves the approximately 179,000 city residents as well as those living across the state. PPL staff and leadership foster an innovative and risk-taking min...