aimed at academic libraries, this book covers the aspects of collaboration. Its first part contains a discussion of: the basic hows and whys of collaboration; and, how-tos for using technology tools which aid the collaborative process. The second section presents case studies of collaboration in academic libraries followed by discussions.

Contents: Section one - how to collaborate Why collaborate - describes in detail all the reasons why you would want or need to collaborate Building foundations for collaboration/creating an environment where collaboration can happen and flourish Technology tools for collaboration - types of tools for communication and for work sharing Getting started - how to start and maintain collaborative projects Evaluation, why and how - keeping you and the project on track Section two - case studies and plans for action Among librarians Collaboration with teaching faculty Collaboration between peer institutions

Section one - how to collaborate
Why collaborate - describes in detail all the reasons why you would want or need to collaborate
Building foundations for collaboration/creating an environment where collaboration can happen and flourish
Technology tools for collaboration - types of tools for communication and for work sharing
Getting started - how to start and maintain collaborative projects
Evaluation, why and how - keeping you and the project on track
Section two - case studies and plans for action
Among librarians
Collaboration with teaching faculty
Collaboration between peer institutions.