Research indicates that partnerships between libraries and schools have potential to enhance early literacy. However, few studies have investigated the nature and outcomes of such collaborations. This paper reports on the findings from a qualitative study of a partnership between librarians and kindergarten teachers to implement a family literacy programme, developed by the State Library of Western Australia. The programme aims to facilitate connections between libraries, families and schools, to support early literacy. Using an interpretive paradigm, interviews were undertaken with 38 participants including State, branch, local and school librarians, kindergarten teachers and school principals in seven schools, to explore the effectiveness of the partnership model. The partnerships were highly valued, and participants reported confidence in the success of the co-operative model of programme delivery. However, there was little evidence of deep engagement across service sectors or sharing of expertise and resources. Four key factors that influenced the development and sustainability of partnerships are identified and discussed. Implications of the research are identified, which include the development of a library–school partnership framework and a literacy-text messaging programme. We conclude by suggesting that the partnership model could be replicated across other countries, maximising opportunities for cost efficiency while supporting better outcomes for families and children.

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确定图书馆-学校合作伙伴关系以在西澳大利亚州开展家庭扫盲计划的关键因素

研究表明，图书馆和学校之间的伙伴关系具有提高早期识字率的潜力。然而，很少有研究调查这种合作的性质和结果。本文报告了由西澳大利亚州立图书馆开发的图书馆员和幼儿园教师合作实施家庭扫盲计划的定性研究结果。该计划旨在促进图书馆、家庭和学校之间的联系，以支持早期识字。使用解释范式，对 38 名参与者进行了访谈，包括州、分部、地方和学校图书馆员、幼儿园教师和七所学校的校长，以探讨合作模式的有效性。合作伙伴受到高度重视，参与者表示对项目交付合作模式的成功充满信心。然而，几乎没有证据表明跨服务部门深入参与或共享专业知识和资源。确定并讨论了影响伙伴关系发展和可持续性的四个关键因素。确定了研究的影响，其中包括图书馆-学校合作框架和扫盲-短信计划的发展。最后，我们建议伙伴关系模式可以在其他国家复制，最大限度地提高成本效率，同时为家庭和儿童提供更好的结果。几乎没有证据表明跨服务部门深入参与或共享专业知识和资源。确定并讨论了影响伙伴关系发展和可持续性的四个关键因素。确定了研究的影响，其中包括图书馆-学校合作框架和扫盲-短信计划的发展。最后，我们建议伙伴关系模式可以在其他国家复制，最大限度地提高成本效率，同时为家庭和儿童提供更好的结果。几乎没有证据表明跨服务部门深入参与或共享专业知识和资源。确定并讨论了影响伙伴关系发展和可持续性的四个关键因素。确定了研究的影响，其中包括图书馆-学校合作框架和扫盲-短信计划的发展。最后，我们建议伙伴关系模式可以在其他国家复制，最大限度地提高成本效率，同时为家庭和儿童提供更好的结果。