Chapter 5 - The Tyranny of Distance: Communities of Practice at the University of Notre Dame Australia

Abstract

Distance presents a significant challenge for collaboration at the University of Notre Dame Australia, with services delivered in seven libraries across the continent. This chapter details the University Library’s approach to collaboration which draws on a communities of practice model to provide opportunities for the ongoing improvement in work practices by those actually engaged in the work. Practical details and reflections on the evolution of this approach, including successes and complications, will assist readers to determine the suitability of the approach to their own context.