This partnership included a significant cost savings as well as an on-time delivery. Grantsmanship Washoe County Library is able to enhance its programs through successful grants. National Library Week events at all libraries. Big branches team with one or two little branches for a three- month period as a point of contact and resources. Staffing resources are shared as well as opportunities to experience differences based on size.
Managers spend a minimum of four hours per quarter working in their partner branch.
Branches reciprocate as they are able to do so as agreed upon by their partnering branch. Y2K strategic plan implemented, testing, contacting of key vendors and suppliers, etc. Mainframe software was upgraded allowing for faster sending and processing of orders for library materials along with more efficient downloading of bibliographic records. Worked with over 700 youth, ages 11-18, to determine needs and assess shortcomings of career and educational opportunities. The Friends actively work to strengthen public libraries in Washoe County.