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S44-02 - Engendering Positive Relationships in the Digital Age: Libraries, Vendors, Publishers and Other External Partners
Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 10:00 AM–10:15 AM CDT
Room 301
Conference Track
4. External Relationships
Learning Objectives
- Understand the importance of fostering mutually beneficial relationships between libraries, vendors, publishers and other external players and how this translate to efficient collection development and delivery of electronic resources to users.
- Identify some challenges associated with these relationships
- Provide practical solutions for libraries, vendors, publishers and other external players on how to delicately and efficiently maneuver difficult situations for the benefit of all involved.
Abstract
Collection development and delivery of electronic resources to users have increased the importance of partnerships between libraries, vendors, publishers and other external players. This presentation will highlight some challenges in these relationships and how a delicate balance through mutual learning and shared understanding can bring maximum benefits to all parties.
*This short talk is part of session "S44 - External Relationships"
Presenters
![[photo]](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/60c5e90f1916dce63ee18fd5888b870a.png?d=https://proposalspace.com/images/no_photo.png&r=PG&s=50 "Rochelle Davis, The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona")