The quantitative and qualitative study found an interesting paradox. Interview findings show that museums and libraries typically do not consider each other as partners but when they do partner they report a very positive experience. The study details the partnership experience, the audiences targeted by partnerships, challenges and success factors, and resources and contribution needs. IMLS National Leadership Grant guidelines for FY 2000 will be available in mid-fall, the deadline for application is Apri1, 2000.
Typical partnerships vary in scale.
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