New York City Partnerships: How Public Librarians and School Librarians Work Together in the CLASP Initiative

New York City by virtue of its size and its eight million residents is a wonderful microcosm of the world. There are many opportunities for professionals to try new and unique ways of working, because there is always someone with a great idea waiting to try their wings. The CLASP program identifies three C’s for us to try on for size, Communication, Cooperation and Collaboration. This partnership in NYC was especially beneficial to children, parents and educators. CLASP successfully linked the importance of children’s reading and access to materials to the mission of school and public library cooperation.