Transform and thrive : ideas to invigorate your library and your community / Dorothy Stoltz ; with Gail Griffith, James Kelly, Muffie Smith, and Lynn Wheeler.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Stoltz, Dorothy, author.

Griffith, Gail, author.

Kelly, James (Librarian), author.

Smith, Muffie, author.

Wheeler, Lynn, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Library personnel management.

Libraries and community.

Physical Description:

xvi, 151 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Chicago : ALA Editions, 2018.

Summary:

"Successful libraries are those that continuously learn to listen and respond, prioritizing an organizational approach that encourages library staff to work with each other as well as the community to create opportunities to thrive. In this book the authors demonstrate how it boils down to applying a handful of straightforward principles. This book walks readers through how to: identify the community's motivating factors; create a culture of learning at the library; apply courage, curiosity, and creativity to cope with challenges; ask the right questions to get the right answers; draw out creative ideas from both staff and the community; and use creativity exercises for both individual and group problem solving"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Startle yourself

Learning the right things

Taking intelligent risks

The golden rule

Respect and goodwill

Think things through

Carnegie's light

Getting everyone on the right page

Finding treasures in your stacks

The entrepreneurial spirit

Tap into creative potential.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780838916223

0838916228

OCLC:

1004539723