| Other author/creator | Mitchell, Susan M., author. |
| Other author/creator | Campbell, Cen, author. |
| Other author/creator | Grafwallner, Rolf, author. |
| Other author/creator | Reif, Kathleen, author. |
| Other author/creator | Shauck, 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 note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Genre/form | Case studies. |
| LCCN | 2015036458 |
| ISBN | 9780838913963 (paper) |
| ISBN | 0838913962 (paper) |
