Overview

Do you have a great idea for an innovation in your library? From idea to execution, this book provides the information necessary to help you to become an intrapreneurial star at your library. Have you ever presented an idea to your boss and had it so firmly rejected that you never want to suggest anything again? Do you feel locked into a rigid hierarchy where bureaucracy has strangled all innovation? Are you motivated to shake things up in your organization to improve it, but are afraid of drowning in the waves you'll create? This book explains how any individual can be an effective change agent in his/her library, addressing topics such as getting started, handling difficult situations, creating partnerships both within and outside of your organization, cutting through bureaucratic red tape, and maintaining momentum with initiatives. Written by librarians who are both experienced entrepreneurs/intrapreneurs, Intrapreneurship Handbook for Librarians: How to Be a Change Agent in Your Library explains what being a library intrapreneur is all about: being empowered to find innovate ways to increase impact, grow resources, and develop new methods of leveraging the skills and perspectives of librarianship to enable the survival of libraries—all while enjoying your job more. The chapters guide readers through the intrapreneurial process—from writing a plan and selling it to administrators and other stakeholders, to securing funding for the idea and actualizing the plan—and answers tough questions such as ""How do I let my clients know what my library can offer?"", ""How do we compete with the Internet?"", and ""How do I gain support for our services in a time of budget cuts?"" This book will be a priceless resource for all librarians regardless of experience level or type of library as the principles and guidelines described are universal.

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Author:   Arne J. Almquist ,  Sharon G. Almquist
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Libraries Unlimited Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.340kg
ISBN:  

9781610695282

ISBN 10:   1610695283
Pages:   168
Publication Date:   16 January 2017
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

"List of Figures Foreword Preface CHAPTER 1: Entrepreneurs Defining an Entrepreneur What Is an Entrepreneur? History of Entrepreneurs History of Entrepreneurs Supporting Library Efforts History of Librarian Entrepreneurs Entrepreneurs: Why Do They Do It? Notes CHAPTER 2: Intrapreneurs Definitions of an Intrapreneur Intrapreneurial Qualities How to Measure Success Intrapreneur Questions Notes CHAPTER 3: Agent of Change and the Art of Intrapreneurial Innovation Creativity, Communication, Collaboration Intrapreneurship and Strategy Conflict Groupthink and the Abilene Paradox: Collective Dysfunction Innovations versus Improvements How to Be an Intrapreneur/Change Agent/Innovator Notes CHAPTER 4: Calling All Change Agents: Creating an Intrapreneurial Culture at Your Library Creating a Culture of Intrapreneurship Supporting a Culture of Innovation-Employees Pick Your Battles: When You Have to Work within a Specific Structure Competitive Advantage Notes CHAPTER 5: The Intrapreneurial Process: Finding the Way to Success Ideas and Brainstorming Client Needs Assessment—""Information, We Want Information"" Thinking through Ideas Creating Your Own Future SCAMPER The Distilling Process: Because All Ideas Are Not Created Equal Define Value and Express the Idea Screening, Research, and Feasibility Study: Getting Your Ducks in a Row Feasibility Study Notes CHAPTER 6: Pitching Your Idea and Getting Others to Join Writing and Delivering the Elevator Speech Getting a Sponsor: Turning the Elevator Speech into a Pitch Setting Up the Pitch Presentation Acceptance and Rejection Embracing Acceptance The Innovator's Plan Funding the Plan Securing Necessary Resources from Your Organization Outside Funding Sources Other Support for Projects Notes CHAPTER 7: An Innovation Team and Your Place in It Setting Up a Team for Success Choosing Team Members Assigning Roles and Responsibilities Managing the Team Managing the Project Notes CHAPTER 8: Implementation: The Idea Ascendant Managing the Project Analyzing Failure Leading Change: Protecting the Implementation and Removing Barriers Celebrating Achievement Notes CHAPTER 9: Completion to New Beginnings Notes Appendix A: The Intrapreneur Test Appendix B: The Intrapreneurship Test—Comments Index"

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"""A straightforward, helpful guide for librarians and information professionals wishing to explore new avenues for services, engagement in patron needs, and embedded librarianship. . . . An easily digested handbook designed to be used easily at work."" - The Library Quarterly"

A straightforward, helpful guide for librarians and information professionals wishing to explore new avenues for services, engagement in patron needs, and embedded librarianship. . . . An easily digested handbook designed to be used easily at work. - The Library Quarterly

A straightforward, helpful guide for librarians and information professionals wishing to explore new avenues for services, engagement in patron needs, and embedded librarianship. . . . An easily digested handbook designed to be used easily at work. * The Library Quarterly *

Author Information

Arne J. Almquist is associate provost for learning sciences and technologies and dean of the library at Northern Kentucky University (NKU). Sharon G. Almquist teaches as an online adjunct professor at several universities and is currently pursuing a certificate in entrepreneurship at Northern Kentucky University.

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