Technology in Practice. Nurturing Innovation: Tips for managers and administrators

Authors

Meredith G. Farkas, Portland State UniversityFollow

Published In

American Libraries

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

10-1-2010

Subjects

Public services (Libraries), Diffusion of innovations

Abstract

The article focuses on how library managers and administrators can encourage innovation in libraries and prevent the failure of new library services. The author suggests that managers should encourage staff to learn about new trends in technology, give staff time to experiment with new initiatives, and develop a work culture that is tolerant of risks. Other topics include budget cuts to libraries, patron population, and rate of return (ROI) for libraries.

Description

Article appears in American Libraries (http://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/)

Persistent Identifier

http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/7303

Citation Details

Farkas, M. (2010). TECHNOLOGY: In Practice. Nurturing Innovation: Tips for managers and administrators. American Libraries, 41(10), 36.