Inspired thinking : big ideas to enrich yourself and your community

Title:

Author:

Stoltz, Dorothy author

ISBN:

9780838946718

Publication:

Chicago : ALA Editions, 2020.

Physical Description:

xv, 123 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Contents:

Part I. Cultivating ideas -- What's the idea, Plato? -- The value of an open mind -- The civilizing force of culture -- Part II. Building bridges to big ideas -- Designing a blueprint -- Building the bridge -- Using the bridge to enlightenment -- Part III. Implementing ideas -- The lark ascending -- Ingenuity -- Beauty through goodwill and helpfulness -- Wisdom through discernment and courage -- Part IV. Finding the light within ideas -- Curiosity -- Joy, humility, and unity.

Abstract:

"This book demonstrates how libraries can cultivate creative thinking and encourage optimism"-- Provided by publisher.

Subject Term:

Libraries and community.

Libraries and society.

Libraries -- Aims and objectives.

Thought and thinking.

Curiosity.

Libraries -- United States -- Case studies.

Local Subject:

LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE COLLECTION

Added Author:

Miller, Morgan, 1981-

Picker, Lisa, 1978-

Thompson, Joseph, 1972-

Willson, Carrie, 1973-

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Library	Call Number	Material Type	Status
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Summary

Curiosity, respect, goodwill, and unity: these are a few of what Plato calls "big ideas," and they're concepts that libraries can harness to enlighten humanity in the long-term and help solve problems in the short-term. The journey toward applying your potential starts with personal discovery. A guide for leaders and courageous followers from all types of libraries, this book's aim is to cultivate inspired thinking in library workers as well as the communities they serve. Demonstrating how big ideas can serve as a foundation for core values, perspectives, and an energized mindset, Stoltz and her co-authors

explain how libraries of all types can help advance human achievement and the civilizing force of culture; explore Plato's definition of an idea, the role of thinking, and the importance of cultivating inspiration; guide readers towards discovering big ideas and building bridges to them; share ways to focus attention on the powerful potential of libraries, thereby fostering a healthy culture that activates the best in both staff and library users; shine a light on the wonderful treasure trove of wisdom, awareness, and insights in the library's stacks, both physical and virtual, that are waiting to be tapped; and offer motivational quotes and stimulating insights that will spur library staff to nurture curiosity as part of a joyous quest for expanding awareness.

By following the concepts in this book, libraries of all kinds can build bridges between big ideas and the needs of libraries and their communities.

Summary:

"This book demonstrates how libraries can cultivate creative thinking and encourage optimism"--