All Things To All People (01:04:16)

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In this episode of Surviving the Stacks, Beth and Jane focus on the stress that occurs when libraries don’t have clear boundaries around their roles or clear expectations for staff. They also interview Noah Lenstra, who talks about how developing intentional collaborations and partnerships with other area organizations can help libraries expand their services and meet patron needs while also reducing pressure for staff to be all things to all people.

Dr. Lenstra also shares pointers for setting collaborations up for success and for libraries to advocate for their needs. 

Key Resources

Dr. Noah Lenstra's Resource Toolkit:

https://letsmovelibraries.org/toolkit/