The Library Innovation Toolkit: Ideas, Strategies, and Programs

Synopsis

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. 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 The 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. Edited By Anthony Molaro And Leah L. White ; Foreword By R. David Lankes. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.