By Angela Wee Li Kwang, Koh Swee Guan, Khoo Ai Ling & Puspa Yeow, pp. 40-49
Abstract:
This paper details the collaboration model of four of Singapore’s polytechnic academic libraries (PALs) – Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP), Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP), Singapore Polytechnic (SP), and Temasek Polytechnic (TP) otherwise known as the Joint-Polytechnic Libraries Collaboration (JPL).
The JPL collaboration model hinges on three key objectives, facilitating effective collaboration among the PALs in four identified focus areas with 10 initiatives that the libraries jointly pilot and implement. The said model is fondly referred to as the 3410 model. While the collaboration framework promotes close-knit collaboration, it also enables differentiation in the offerings of each polytechnic based on their unique value propositions.
Keywords: Academic libraries, collaboration, transformation, operational effectiveness & efficiency, cost savings, academic teaching & learning