Have you met ROS? The value of cross library collaboration in project management and delivery UNSW Library Presented by Clare McKenzie and Emma McLean

‘Who’ is ROS? Some background Investigating further Unpacking the keys to successful collaboration

Digital Libraries Electronic Resources Library Application Support Information Services Outreach Central Services Project Support Library Senior Management Group

Image: ‘Investigation’ by Paul Vladuchick CC BY- NC 2.0 Investigating success

InterpersonalOrganisationalDevelopmentalLeadership Four elements of collaboration

Interpersonal Image: ‘Trust’ by... CC BY- NC 2.0 Trust is crucial

Use existing trust to get started Build trust and communication channels Develop workflows and processes that meet everyone’s outcomes InterpersonalOrganisationalDevelopmentalLeadership

Developmental Image: ‘Castellers in London’ by Jaume Escofet CC BY- 2.0 Work together to develop new skills

Encourage sharing of new skills and/or knowledge Think outside existing roles to help team members develop and build skills Consider context for staff working outside their traditional roles InterpersonalOrganisationalDevelopmentalLeadership

Organisational Image: Bosnia and Herzogovina – Old Bridge by Dennis Jarvis CC BY-SA 2.0Bosnia and Herzogovina – Old Bridge Create strong ties between teams

Choose a staffing model that is fit for purpose Leverage existing trust and communication channels The expertise needed might be spread across different teams Allow the development of new communication channels InterpersonalOrganisationalDevelopmentalLeadership

Image: ‘4.IX Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della Raii’ by MITTO Sittembre Musica CC BY- 2.0 Empower your leaders

InterpersonalOrganisationalDevelopmentalLeadership Have strong leadership buy-in at the top Be clear about strategy and scope Lead by (collaborative) example Distribute task leadership to the expert teams

InterpersonalOrganisationalDevelopmentalLeadership Overlap = strength Trust is crucial Work together to develop new skills Create strong ties between teams Empower your leaders