Library next : seven action steps for reinvention / Catherine Murray-Rust.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Murray-Rust, Catherine, 1948- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Georgia Institute of Technology. Library and Information Center.

Academic libraries--United States--Planning--Case studies.

Academic libraries.

Academic libraries--Professional relationships--United States--Case studies.

Organizational change--United States.

Organizational change.

Planning.

United States.

Murray-Rust, Catherine, 1948-.

Murray-Rust, Catherine.

Georgia Institute of Technology. Library and Information Center--Reorganization.

Georgia Institute of Technology.

Academic libraries--Planning.

Administrative agencies--Reorganization.

Genre:

Case studies.

Physical Description:

ix, 110 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Chicago : ALA Editions, 2021.

Summary:

"This book shares the story of one library's attempt to stand up for the core values that all libraries share while fundamentally changing the way it achieves those values. It offers encouragement and practical advice for libraries and librarians on how to strengthen their skills and make a positive impact on the communities they serve"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Why turn yourself and your library toward your community?

Begin with yourself

Action Step One: Look outside your social circle, profession, and organization for ideas and inspiration

Action Step Two: Be curious about the future

Action Step Three: Make bold, public plans

Action Step Four: Cultivate relationships with allies and champions

Actions Step Five: Create successful change

Action Step Six: Implement a framework for action and innovation

Action Step Seven: Focus on impact.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780838948392

0838948391

OCLC:

1224044476