Collaboration

Welcome!

Suzanne Sannwald
The true power of school libraries and librarians is not in the resources that we amass, but in the relationships that we build and the connections that we foster. On this page, we will highlight ideas for collaborating with various stakeholders and explore ways to ensure that these experiences are effective and meaningful. By sharing the models and best practices implemented by other librarians, my hope is that you will be inspired and find fresh ideas to take back to your community as conversation openers for potential collaborations. I invite you to visit this page throughout the year for more ideas and updates as we connect across our shared professional community. Thank you for joining me!

Suzanne Sannwald
Teacher Librarian, West Hills High School, Santee, CA

Expanding Your Impact with Community Collaboration

by Suzanne Sannwald

When thinking about all that "community" may mean for a school library context though, the possibilities for connection are limitless. Working from a premise that community includes anyone who is not a student or staff member, there are many potential entities and ways for interacting. While the possibilities are wide open, I have identified three main themes when it comes to how school libraries may engage community: authentic learning, instruction, and participation.  Read More >>