Tewksbury Public Library

The library innovation toolkit, ideas, strategies, and programs, edited by Anthony Molaro and Leah L. White ; foreword by R. David Lankes

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

index present

non fiction

The library innovation toolkit

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edited by Anthony Molaro and Leah L. White ; foreword by R. David Lankes

ideas, strategies, and programs

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.--, (Source of description not identified)