1. The Power of Library Partnerships: Collaboration Thoughts
Stephen Abram, MLS, FSLA
Manitoba Library Association Conference
Winnipeg, MB
May 18, 2010

2. 3. CHANGE
4. 5. The BIG Challenge
The Internet has now progressed to its infancy
Search, Social Networks, Learning, Commerce
6. 7. Whats on your minds?
Usually a sense that something is not quite right..
Questioning of where functions fit.of roles.of responsibilities
Questioning of whether collaborative technologies belong in work
Questioning of how to organize functions of a library when those functions are so engrained
Questioning of where a job starts and stops. of where work starts and stops..of skills required for jobs.
8. Slides
These PPT slides will be at myblog Stephens Lighthouse
http://stephenslighthouse.com
9. Are you being heard?
10. 11. Will we find our voice?
Bing
Google
Facebook
Social Media (Twitter)
Libraries
12. Differences in the Private and Public Sector Approaches to Development
Public Sector

Collaborative advantage is the ideal

13. Good service is the key to long-term existence 14. Focus on citizens and social contract 15. Political agendas and government imperatives 16. Responsibility to parliament and to citizens 17. Wise use of tax dollars 18. Risk averse 19. Making a positive impact on society is a strong motivator 20. Other departments, levels of government, unions 21. e-Government is the challenge 22. Focus on processPrivate Sector

Competitive advantage is the ideal

23. Innovation is key to long-term existence 24. Focus on clients and marketshare 25. Business strategies 26. Responsibility to shareholders or owner/investors 27. Increasing revenue 28. Risk oriented 29. Economic success is a prime personal motivator 30. Competitors, partners and allies 31. e-Business is the challenge 32. Focus on results