Inspired collaboration
Subtitle: ideas for discovering and applying your potential
By: Dorothy Stoltz ; with Susan M. Mitchell, Cen Campbell, Rolf Grafwallner, Kathleen Reif, and Stephanie Mareck Shauck
Contributors: Mitchell, Susan M., author; Campbell, Cen, author; Grafwallner, Rolf, author; Reif, Kathleen, author; Shauck, Stephanie Mareck, author
Publisher: Amer Library Assn Editions; ALA Editions, an imprint of the American Library Association
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 183
ISBN-13: 9780838913963
Subjects: Early childhood education; Case studies; Libraries and community; Community organization; Library planning; Activity programs; Children's libraries
Description: "This book discusses why collaboration is so important and provides numerous tips for cultivating it; examines what to do when things go wrong, including techniques for generating patience and perseverance to help produce positive results; offers new ways to plan and implement, featuring guidance on how to establish a core group; explores ways to prioritize by starting with clear goals; describes the fundamentals of engaging with fellow staff and the wider community; and highlights ideas to spark curiosity that benefit everyone. An array of appendices with worksheets, examples, suggested readings, and other tools complete this celebration of collaboration, a book that will inspire effective communication and accountability within your organization and among community allies"--Publisher's website.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The library's role; title: Working together; title: Too much red tape; title: Striving for excellence; title: Gaining insight; title: Stay above the fray; title: Create your future; title: Putting your principles to work; title: Avoiding tales of woe, or whoa!; title: Practical implementation; title: Growing and flourishing; title: Sparking curiosity; title: Engaging your community; title: It's magic!; title: Everyday efforts, everyday greatness; title: Inspiring your community; title: Celebrate success!.