WebJunction - SLO Workshop Materials

WebJunction's Spanish Language Outreach Program has developed, in partnership with Yolanda Cuesta, this 3-hour curriculum and accompanying resources. It was created in response to feedback received from those states who participated in the program's pilot and includes successful strategies for sustaining relationships with community partners. While the curriculum was designed be used by those involved in the project who wish to conduct follow-up sessions with past workshop participants, all are encouraged to use these resources.

Building and Sustaining Multicultural Partnerships

PowerPoint Presentation of the curriculum
Accompanying Resource Packet

Other Resources on Building and Sustaining Partnerships available on WebJunction

Building Partnerships Success Stories - WebJunction members and their libraries engage in a wide range of successful partnerships. Here are some of the success stories from the field.
Develop Effective Partnerships Chapter 10 from the Staying Connected Toolkit - Libraries and partnerships go hand-in-hand. Working with local agencies can be mutually beneficial. This guide will help you identify and cultivate partnerships.
WebJunction's Focus on Demonstrating Impact 2006: Building Partnerships - In January of 2006 WebJunction focused on how building community partnerships can be the key to demonstrating your library's impact and "getting a seat at the table."
WebJunction's Spanish Language Outreach Online Course - This online version of SLO includes a large module on building and sustaining partnerships in Spanish speaking communities.
www.BuildLiteracy.org is a partnership-building website designed to help libraries improve and expand literacy services and programs.
The Rural Outreach Brainstorm includes a long list of potential community partners along with programming, events and ideas to enrich partnerships.
Building Community Partnerships: Quick Links - These are links to resources highlighted in the June 2006, Rural In Focus webinar and include a number of resources on building community partnerships.