The library innovation toolkit : ideas, strategies, and programs /

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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 nume...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Molaro, Anthony (Editor ), White, Leah L. (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Chicago : ALA Editions, an imprint of the American Library Association, 2015.
Temas:
Library administration.
Organizational change.
Libraries and community.
Public services (Libraries)
Libraries > Activity programs.
Libraries > Technological innovations.
Library administration > United States > Case studies.
Bibliothèques > Administration.
Changement organisationnel.
Relations bibliothèque-collectivité.
Bibliothèques > Services aux usagers.
Bibliothèques > Activités.
Bibliothèques > Innovations.
Bibliothèques > Administration > États-Unis > Études de cas.
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES > Library & Information Science > General.
United States.
Case studies.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario: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
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xix, 194 pages) : illustrations
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780838912584
0838912583
9780838912591
0838912591

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