Partnerships for mutual benefit at Southbank Institute of TAFE Library

Barbara Sullivan-Windle

Educational institutions are increasing their internal and external partnerships with a wide range of areas previously considered separate entities. This move has come about as institutions have realised that forming partnerships can build on their own individual strengths. Southbank Institute of TAFE Library, while always embracing partnerships with teaching colleagues, is now widening its partnering focus to take better advantage of developments in information technology and to meet the requests of clients for a more flexible delivery of services and products. This article acquaints readers with these partnering arrangements.