How to earn a reputation as a great partner

Abstract

Boundary spanning is a core activity for health sciences librarians. To be effective, librarians must bridge internal silos and reach across borders to partner with other disciplines, groups, and organizations. Common sense strategies and practical implementation steps can help librarians to earn a reputation as a trustworthy and effective partner.

Keywords

• Boundary Spanning
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Problem-Solving
• Partnership