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= Trends = = **American Library Association** =
 * //2006//** The Joint Committee on School & Public Libraries changed from task force to standing committee.


 * Informational Wiki**
 * @http://wikis.ala.org/readwriteconnect/index.php/AASL/ALSC/YALSA_School/Public_Library_Cooperation


 * Outcomes of Committee's Efforts**
 * @http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/externalrelationships/coopacts/schoolplcoopprogs.cfm

In San Francisco!
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academic Middle School in San Francisco Portola Branch of San Francisco Public Library


 * Successful collaborations:**
 * * Lunch Book Club || * Teen Tech Week ||
 * * Database Instruction || * Cross Promotion ||
 * Advantages--**Shared space, more proximity to the audience, relationship building.

Boston (birthplace of libraries)
Boston Public Library & Boston Public Schools //**Koren Stembridge, Director of Partnerships**// at BPL helped establish...
 * * Amnesty for schoolchildren || * Expanded homework assistance ||
 * * A unified summer reading program || * Grant funded drop in science program ||
 * Advantages:** Systemwide, kit-based offers economy of scale. Attracts more library users.

= Portland, Oregon = Multnomah County Library and Multnomah Education Service District
 * Assignment Alert: an online form for teachers to share their assignments.
 * Bucket of Books: 24-30 books plus a teacher's guide with websites and pathfinders.
 * Great Library Card Adventure (K library card campaign)


 * Advantages:** Kids library card awareness. Engage and support educators. Expand resources.