THE HEART OF LIBRARIANSHIP ATTENTIVE, POSITIVE, AND PURPOSEFUL CHANGE

• Main Author: Stephens, Michael 1965- (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Chicago American Library Association 2016
• Subjects: Libraries > Technological innovations; Libraries and community; Library education; Library science > Forecasting; Library science > Philosophy
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• Item Description: A search for "librarians and empathy" won't get many hits, but empathy is key in collaboration among cross-cultural partners in a technological environment. Stephens believes that in order to create institutions that expand minds and craft futures-- especially in a time of falling budgets and rising use-- libraries must not be just hyperlinking establishments, but must also engage with the community they serve. Includes essays from Michael Stephens's Library journal "Office Hours" columns.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (xv, 158 pages) illustrations 23 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9780838914540

Adaptation to change that's based on thoughtful planning and grounded in the mission of libraries: it's a model that respected LIS thinker and educator Michael Stephens terms "hyperlinked librarianship." And the result, for librarians in leadership positions as well as those working on the front lines, is flexible librarianship that's able to stay closely aligned with the needs and wants of library users. In this collection of essays from his "Office Hours" columns in Library Journal, Stephens explores the issues and emerging trends that are transforming the profession. Bringing together ideas for practice, supporting evidence from recent research, and insights into what lies ahead, this book will inform and inspire librarians of all types.