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Sarah Tribelhorn Portfolio

Program Goal K

It is necessary for information professionals to develop strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders and to be effective leaders with the ability to be persuasive and influential to enhance information services to communities. More can be achieved through well-developed networks and collaborations than through individual institutions. Networking and collaboration provide additional perspectives and funding opportunities for projects and programs, ultimately enhancing program success. This has been emphasized throughout the Master of Management in Library and Information Science (MMLIS) Program, with the opportunity to be a team leader in at least one semester for diverse teams. In addition, most courses also emphasized the need for collaboration and networking to provide successful information services. My expertise in addressing Program Goal K will be exemplified through my experiences in the Oral History Center, Bancroft Library, UC Berkeley (OHC UC Berkeley) and the development of a Team Charter.

Experiences in the Oral History Center, Bancroft Library, UC Berkeley 

During my internship in LIM 595: Internship in Library and Information Management, we conducted our tasks independently and were asked to share our own best practices during our weekly meetings. During this time, there was collaboration between interns, and the feedback provided was used to enhance the process. Furthermore, during this internship, I used the opportunity to expand my network, and was offered the opportunity to continue with OHC UC Berkeley as a leader and mentor for new interns, providing ongoing feedback and training, and enhancing my leadership and relationship-building skills.

Collaboration Developing a Team Charter

At the beginning of the course in LIM 535: Library and Information Sources and Services, it was necessary to develop a Team Charter for our team. This was an initial exercise in relationship building within the team. It was a collaborative document with input from all team members. This included a clear description of the project, deliverables, roles, and responsibilities of all team members, a timeline for deliverables, and team rules. The development of this document required trust between all team members and full collaboration for a successful outcome. 

Conclusion

As an information professional, for effective service delivery, it is fundamental to develop strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. This provides new perspectives and opportunities that can be achieved collectively, which would have less chance of being successful independently. All courses in the Master of Management in Library and Information Science (MMLIS) Program have highlighted opportunities and benefits from networking, collaboration, and relationship-building. With the experiences that I have had, including my internship collaborating with information professionals from a different organization, and within my different teams, I have strengthened my networking and relationship-building abilities, which are beneficial skills that I will take with me into my Library and Information Science career.

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