Inspired collaboration : ideas for discovering and applying your potential / Dorothy Stoltz ; with Susan M. Mitchell, Cen Campbell, Rolf Grafwallner, Kathleen Reif, and Stephanie Mareck Shauck.

Author/creator Stoltz, Dorothy author.
Format Book
PublicationChicago : ALA Editions, an imprint of the American Library Association, 2016.
Descriptionxvi, 183 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects
Libraries and community.
Library planning.
Community organization.
Early childhood education.
Children's libraries--Activity programs.
Libraries and community--United States. --Case studies.

Other author/creatorMitchell, Susan M., author.
Other author/creatorCampbell, Cen, author.
Other author/creatorGrafwallner, Rolf, author.
Other author/creatorReif, Kathleen, author.
Other author/creatorShauck, Stephanie Mareck, author.
Contents The library's role -- Working together -- Too much red tape -- Maximize excellence -- Gaining insight -- Stay above the fray -- Create your future -- Prioritize -- Avoiding tales of woe or whoa! -- Practical implementation -- Grow and flourish -- Sparking curiosity -- Engaging the people in your community -- Media mentorship -- Everyday efforts, everyday greatness -- Serve your community -- Celebrate success -- thrive! -- Appendix A. Growing your community collaboration worksheet -- Appendix B. Using critical incidents -- Appendix C. Strategies inventory -- Appendix D. Action plan sample -- Appendix E. Colorado example : earlier is easier -- Appendix F. Everyday wisdom -- Appendix G. Collaboration in practice -- Appendix H. Suggested reading.
Abstract "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.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Genre/formCase studies.
LCCN 2015036458
ISBN9780838913963 (paper)
ISBN0838913962 (paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks Z716.4 .S76 2016 ✔ Available Place Hold