The cookbook metaphor is an excellent idea for aggregating best practices into a practical and effective format. Pick and choose what ideas are best for your library in the same manner that kitchen recipes can be customized to fit unique needs based on resources, time, and experience.

• The Diversity Cookbook: From Ocean County Library, this resource compiles recipes for diversity programming and events. Browse the Cookbook and add your own recipes here.
• So far, the MaintainIT Project has two cookbooks on their shelf. The Joy of Computing series will help your library improve technology services. A Cookbook for Small and Rural Libraries and Recipes for a 5-Star Library contain meal plans for inspired implementation. Check out how your community is Using the Cookbooks in this All Aboard discussion.

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