Intrapreneurship Handbook for Librarians: How to Be a Change Agent in Your Library

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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 librariesall while enjoying your job more. The chapters guide readers through the intrapreneurial processfrom writing a plan and selling it to administrators and other stakeholders, to securing funding for the idea and actualizing the planand 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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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 Bio

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.