Innovation can be an intimidating word but it doesn't need to be. Practical innovations are true reflections of the communities we serve and their needs. The editor of The Library Innovation Toolkit will cover the similar traits that innovative organizations all have and give ideas that can be implemented easily and, even more importantly, practically.

1. PRACTICAL INNOVATIONS
LEAH L. WHITE

2. WHO AM I?
‣ HEAD OF POPULAR
MATERIALS
‣ ELA AREA PUBLIC
LIBRARY
‣ @LEAHLIBRARIAN
‣ LEAHLWHITE.COM

4. THE PLAN
▸ What is innovation?
▸ Methodology for innovative actions
▸ Creating a culture of innovation
▸ Innovative ideas worth stealing

5. WHAT IS INNOVATION?
https://www.google.com/search?q=innovation&client=safari&hl=en-us&prmd=nibv&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwizy86Q3NnKAhXJyIMKHb4FAfUQ_AUICCgC#imgrc=nyaokxcuVXd07M%3A

6. PEOPLE CREATING VALUE
THROUGH THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW
IDEAS.
Innovation Network
WHAT IS INNOVATION?

7. PEOPLE NOT PERSON
BREAKING THE CHANGE AGENT MYTH
http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/130117191909-mills-mlk-march-horizontal-large-gallery.jpg

8. CREATING VALUE
WHAT DOES YOUR COMMUNITY NEED?

9. IMPLEMENTATION
THE HARDEST PART?

10. METHODOLOGY

11. METHODOLOGY (ACCORDING TO IDEO)
▸ Understand the market.
▸ Observe real people.
▸ Visualize new ideas.
▸ Evaluate and refine prototype.
▸ Implement the new concept.

12. PASSPORTSMETHODOLOGY AT WORK

13. INNOVATION
CREATING A CULTURE
http://www.nesta.org.uk/sites/default/files/four_idea_lightbulbs.jpg

14. THE TEN FACES OF INNOVATION
CRITERIA FOR INNOVATIVE CULTURES
▸ An environment that is fully engaged in positive change.
▸ A culture that is rich in creativity and renewal.

15. YOU HAVE TO
FEEL SAFE TO BE
CREATIVE.
Joel Hodgson

16. FROM THE LIBRARY INNOVATION TOOLKIT
ZEN AND THE ART OF INNOVATION
▸ Be transparent in decision making
▸ Listen to colleagues
▸ Share stories about innovation successes and failures

17. MAKE IT FUN
YES, THAT'S FROM MAGIC MIKE XXL

18. OPENING FORGE
MAKE IT FUN

19. PLAY TO YOUR STRENGTHS
FISHING POLES EXAMPLE

20. MAKE IT CROSS DEPARTMENTAL
DROP THE SILOS

21. LET IT GO
WHATS HOLDING YOU
BACK?

22. STEAL THESE IDEAS!
COOL IDEAS!
▸ Apprentices of the publishing
empire
▸ Librari-Con
▸ TED-talks at the library
▸ Trivia night at a local bar
▸ Rocket Man for babies and dads

23. ANOTHER COOL IDEA
LIBRARY INNOVATION AWARD
▸ Sponsored by Penguin Random
House Foundation
▸ Winning library: $10,000 grant
▸ Four $1,000 runner up grants
▸ Due October 1, 2016

24. BE AUTHENTIC.

25. LEAHLWHITE.COM
THANK YOU!