{"title":"Cathryn M. Copper","description":"\u003cp\u003eCathryn M. Copper crafts insightful works that explore the intersection of education, culture, and innovation. Her books, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Experimental Library\u003c\/em\u003e, invite readers to reconsider the evolving role of knowledge institutions in contemporary society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on critical inquiry and progressive ideas, Copper’s writing appeals to those interested in the future of learning and the transformation of educational spaces. Her collections enrich the dialogue around how we engage with information and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-experimental-library-by-cathryn-m-copper-9781783306985","title":"The Experimental Library","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLibraries that experiment are better positioned to adapt to rapidly changing environments and evolving user needs and behaviours. This guide shows how to draw from new approaches and technologies to harness experimentation as a tool for testing ideas and responding to change. It borrows ideas and inspiration from the startup sector to teach you how to take a human-centred and design-thinking-based perspective on problem solving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCoverage includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhy experimentation is possible on any budget and can be undertaken by anyone in any organisation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWays to foster a culture of experimentation which recognises the importance of incorporating curiosity into work and daily life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExamples of experimentation from academic, public, and school libraries as well as non-library settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHow to engage users in testing to identify the pros and cons of a prototype.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGuidance on employing IDEEA (Ideate, Design, Experiment, Engage, Assess) as a five-part process for trying out ideas by formulating prototypes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Experimental Library\u003c\/em\u003e is essential reading for library and information professionals who want to pioneer change and experiment in their library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607944872172,"sku":"9781783306985","price":118.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781783306985-the-experimental-library.jpg?v=1778180801"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/cathryn-m-copper.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}