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This final report describes the Inter-Agency Collaboration pilot project of the Wheatland Regional Library among the information providers within its boundaries. The project had four objectives: (1) to initiate discussion between participants about the mandate, roles, and services available to their clients; (2) to raise the image of public libraries as information providers in the pilot communities; (3) to develop mechanisms for sharing services within the funding jurisdiction; and (4) to participate in joint programs, projects, or activities appropriate to the mandate. An executive summary of the project is followed by information on its historical background, terminology, and objectives. The model for the process and the scope of the project are then presented. The phases of project implementation are listed, including a description of the survey of student use of branch and mobile library services. The methodology, survey instrument, and survey results, are also presented. Evidence of the project's results concludes the report and is organized in eight areas of collaboration: information sharing in networks; public relations and promotions; differentiated staffing; shared purchasing; automation; joint training; joint policy development; and joint funding. (Contains 13 references.) (JLB)

The survey reported here was part of a larger project, the Wheatland Library Inter-Agency Collaboration Pilot Project. This Student User Survey summarizes data and recommendations for improved collaboration between the schools and the Wheatland Library. This report presents the findings of the survey along with recommendations. It provides a perspective on the students' perceptions and attitudes towards reading, libraries, and using information. The report begins with an introduction and an overview of the Inter-Agency Collaboration Pilot Project. Next, the methodology of the survey is reported, followed by analyses of the data. These analyses, which make up the major part of the report, are organized in eight categories: participants in survey; library membership; reasons for not having membership; frequency of library visits; reasons for going to the branch or mobile library; collection analysis; other sources accessed for student information; and additional comments. Finally, a summary of the survey and recommendations based on the findings are presented. Data analysis charts and a copy of the survey instrument are appended. (JLB)