| Description |
1 online resource (xix, 194 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Innovative culture. Zen and the art of innovation / Sarah Hashemi Scott and Heather McNamee ; Driving creativity and innovation in your organization : it's easier than you think / Kelly Pepo ; The library's role in promoting tolerance and diversity in a university / Lorna E. Rourke -- Innovative staff. Information wizardry / Sarah Strahl and Erica J. Christianson ; Innovation boot camp : a social experiment / Robin Bergart and M.J. D'Elia ; Building a toolkit to craft your instruction program : the Virginia Tech experience / Tracy M. Hall, Edward F. Lener, and Purdom Lindblad -- Innovative outreach. Get on board with community needs : Ferry Tales, a monthly book group aboard a ferry / Audrey Barbakoff ; A librarian walks into a bar / Ben Haines and Kate Niehoff -- Innovative technology. Seizing the opportunity for innovation and service improvement / Cheryl McGrath and Brad Warren ; The "eyes" have it : a digital media lab in an academic library / Pat Duck -- Innovative spaces. Participatory spaces and idea box / Monica Harris -- "Like a kid in a candy store" : marketplaces in public libraries / Daisy Porter-Reynolds -- Innovative programs. Apprentices of the Book Empire at a glance / Amy Holcomb and Anna Fillmore ; Monsters, rockets, and baby racers : stepping into the story with children and young people / Matt Finch and Tracie Mauro ; Librari-Con : bringing magic to your library / Erika Earp and Melissa Lang ; The business of ideas : using a TED-like event to spread innovation / Troy A. Swanson |
| Summary |
Progress for the sake of progress is all too often a drain on precious time and resources. The communities and users that libraries serve are always changing; true innovation helps libraries adapt to meet their needs and aspirations both now and in the future. This stimulating collection offers numerous snapshots of innovation in action at a range of libraries, showcasing ideas and initiatives that will inspire librarians at their own institutions. Among the topics covered are The importance of creating organizational structures that lead to innovation Strategies for getting library staff and other stakeholders on board and engaged, complete with a step-by-step toolkit for achieving innovative outcomes Ways to expand the library beyond its walls to deliver exceptional and innovative services to library users Money-saving initiatives that use technology to improve users' experience Innovative uses of library spaces, such as designing and implementing a digital media lab Examples of creative programming, from running a C2E2-style comic convention, creating an "idea" forum, to re-envisioning a children's writing club and launching Readtember, a month of literacy programs featuring zombies, dads, and gaming This valuable sourcebook encourages readers to take big risks, ask deeper questions, strive for better service, and dream bigger ideas |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
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Library administration.
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Organizational change.
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Libraries and community.
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Public services (Libraries)
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Libraries -- Activity programs.
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Libraries -- Technological innovations
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Library administration -- United States -- Case studies
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LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES -- Library & Information Science -- General.
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Libraries -- Activity programs
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Libraries and community
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Libraries -- Technological innovations
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Library administration
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Organizational change
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Public services (Libraries)
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United States
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| Genre/Form |
Case studies
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Electronic book
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| Author |
Molaro, Anthony, editor.
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White, Leah L., editor.
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| ISBN |
9780838912584 |
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0838912583 |
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9780838912591 |
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0838912591 |
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