Lesson 1: Identifying Collaborators

In this lesson you will learn how to find the right research partner for your needs, nurture collaborative relationships, and how to have difficult conversations when partnerships are not working out.

By the end of this lesson you will be able to:

  • Identify collaborators for your project
  • Establish clear expectations in research partnerships and nurture relationships that are mutually beneficial
  • Apply communication strategies for when to negotiate changes in partnerships or end collaborations that are not beneficial

Lesson originally created by Vivian Bynoe. 

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The Librarian Parlor (aka LibParlor or #libparlor) is a space for conversing, sharing expertise, and asking questions about the process of developing, pursuing, and publishing library research. We feature interesting research methodologies, common challenges, in progress work, setbacks and successes. In providing this space, LibParlor aspires to support the development of a welcoming community of new researchers.