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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. That may sound airy and abstract, but in this book the authors demonstrate how it boils down to applying a handful of straightforward principles, which include intelligent risk-taking; learning the right things; respect and goodwill; fulfilling the vision of library director; and activating creative thinking. With practical applications for hiring staff, coordinating an author event, creating a community partnership, and designing a building, this book walks readers through how to identify the community’s motivating factors and use them to guide priorities; create a culture of learning at the library; apply courage, curiosity, and creativity to cope with challenges; ask the right questions in order to get the right answers; draw out creative ideas from both staff and the community; and implement creativity exercises for problem solving that can be used by individuals and groups Illustrated with stories from across the country, this book provides a complete strategy that will help libraries of any size or funding level amplify the skills and enthusiasm of library staff, getting everyone on the right page and thus leading to better service for their communities.

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Dorothy Stoltz is a professional librarian and co-author of five books published by the American Library Association, including Inspired Collaboration: Ideas for Discovering & Applying Your Potential. Transform & Thrive: Ideas to Invigorate Your Library & Your Community will be released in February 2018. Born in western Pennsylvania, she has over thirty years experience in public libraries. She is currently director for community engagement at Carroll County (MD) Public Library. Dorothy explores how to listen and respond to individuals and communities to connect them to libraries - and how libraries can help enlighten humanity. She received her MLS from Clarion University of Pennsylvania.

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