Presentation Type: Collaboration

Presenters: Test, ,

Abstract: One of the primary issues facing Access Services departments and academic libraries is a lack of resources. At a STEM-focused R-1 in the southeastern United States, the Library has created a development officer position. The development officer has partnered with access services on numerous initiatives, pointing towards a potential avenue for ongoing support that may be replicated in other libraries and institutions. This presentation will explore ways that access services departments can better partner with their internal (whether to the Library or institution) development office to unlock resources needed to continue and expand the important work of access. In this presentation, a development officer and director of access services will provide several examples of past successful collaborations between access services and development. These examples will be used to provide attendees with a framework that they can use in their own institutions, no matter their size. Topics covered will include how to develop projects that will interest potential donors, package them for success, and maintain these relationships long-term. By the end of this session, access services professionals will feel empowered to effectively engage their development officers to build better partnerships and address their ongoing needs.

Session Date: 11/20/24

Start Time: 12:45 pm

End Time: 1:30 pm

Location: GLC-235

Format: Test

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