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Author Stoltz, Dorothy, author.

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

Publication Info. Chicago : ALA Editions, 2018.
©2018

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Location Call No. Status
 Berlin-Peck Memorial Library - Non Fiction  020 STOLTZ    In-Library Use Only
 East Hartford, Raymond Library - Reference Material  REF 023 STOLTZ    In-Library Use Only
Description xvi, 151 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (page 140) and index.
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 Part 1. Risk-taking. Startle yourself -- Learning the right things -- Taking intelligent risks -- Part 2. Treasure those you serve...so they will serve you. The golden rule -- Respect and goodwill -- Think things through -- Part 3. Become an outstanding library leader. Carnegie's light -- Getting everyone on the right page -- Finding treasures in your stacks -- Part 4. Activate creativity. The entrepreneurial spirit -- Tap into creative potential.
Subject Library personnel management.
Libraries and community.
Libraries and community. (OCoLC)fst00997508
Library personnel management. (OCoLC)fst00997874
Added Author Griffith, Gail, author.
Kelly, James (Librarian), author.
Smith, Muffie, author.
Wheeler, Lynn, author.
ISBN 9780838916223 paperback ; alkaline paper
0838916228 paperback ; alkaline paper
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