Inspired thinking : big ideas to enrich yourself and your community / Dorothy Stoltz with Morgan Miller, Lisa Picker, Joseph Thompson, and Carrie Willson.
Material type: TextPublisher: Chicago : ALA Editions, 2020Copyright date: ©2020Description: xv, 123 pages : illustrations ; 23 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9780838946718
- 0838946712
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Adult Book | Main Library | NonFiction | 021.2 S876 | Available | 33111009631512 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
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.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
What's the idea, Plato? -- The value of an open mind -- The civilizing force of culture -- Designing a blueprint -- Building the bridge -- Using the bridge to enlightenment -- The lark ascending -- Ingenuity -- Beauty through goodwill and helpfulness -- Wisdom through discernment and courage -- Curiosity -- Joy, humility, and unity.
"This book demonstrates how libraries can cultivate creative thinking and encourage optimism"-- Provided by publisher.