Creativity for Library Career Advancement: Perspectives, Techniques and Eureka Moments

"Creativity is just connecting things," observed Steve Jobs. In today's diverse, ever-changing job market, creativity is more necessary than ever. In a profession offering a broad range of job opportunities, librarians are surrounded by myriad connections to be made. They are trained to recognize them.

This collection of new essays covers a wide spectrum of methods for cultivating creativity. Topics include learning through role-playing games, libraries as publishers, setting up and using makerspaces, developing in-house support for early-career staff, creating travelling exhibits, creative problem solving, and organizing no-cost conferences.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1476674019
• ISBN13: 9781476674018
• Release Date: June 2019
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.9" x 9.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher