ICMA's Program Excellence Award for Intergovernmental Cooperation recognizes outstanding programs developed out of cooperative actions or strategic partnerships between at least two jurisdictions or between a jurisdiction and nonprofit agency established by a jurisdiction. In 2001, ICMA presented the award in the 50,000-and-under population category to the city of El Segundo, California, and City Manager Mary L. Strenn for the city's program to revitalize its library system. This article highlights the partnership established between the city and school district whereby the city would administer school library operations (the school district would maintain and improve school library facilities). Describes how the city streamlined operations, updated information resources, upgraded technology, and improved customer service. Learn more about ICMA's Annual Awards program.