Coming in 2026!
Systems Thinking in Libraries: Leading through Disruption with Insight and Impact
I have contracted with Bloomsbury to write the above mentioned title. More details to come!
Published Work
30 Days of Micro-Creativity: Simple Prompts to Spark Joy, Reduce Stress, and Reignite Your Imagination
Discover how a few minutes of creativity each day can transform your mood, reduce stress, and awaken your imagination.
30 Days of Micro-Creativity: Simple Prompts to Spark Joy, Reduce Stress, and Reignite Your Imagination is more than a journal—it’s a guided journey. Each day invites you to pause, play, and create with a short, approachable prompt designed to fit into even the busiest schedule. From quick doodles and playful word games to moments of reflection and gratitude, these prompts help you reconnect with your creative self while finding calm in the process.
Inside you’ll find:
✔️ 30 inspiring daily prompts to make creativity easy and fun
✔️ Reflection questions and journaling space to capture your thoughts and feelings
✔️ Encouraging takeaways to help you stress less and focus on what matters
✔️ A gentle, guided structure perfect for beginners or anyone looking to refresh their creative energy
Whether you’re a busy professional, a student, or simply someone who feels “too busy to be creative,” this guided journal makes it simple to bring more mindfulness, balance, and joy into your life—one day at a time.
Your creative spark is still there. All it takes is a few minutes a day to reignite it.
Best STEM Resources for NextGen Scientists: The Essential Selection and User’s Guide
Intended to support the national initiative to strengthen learning in areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, this book helps librarians who work with youth in school and public libraries to build better collections and more effectively use these collections through readers’ advisory and programming.
Chapter Contributions
Hopwood, J. (2015). “Tech Savvy Library Professionals: Competencies, Training, and Development for New Media Library Initiatives.” In Young Children, New Media, and Libraries: A Guide for Incorporating New Media into Library Collections, Services, and Programs for Families and Children Ages 0-5, edited by Amy Koester, 101-111. LittleeLit.com
Hopwood, J. (2013). “How NOT to Reinvent the STEM Wheel: Using Crowdsourcing and Community Partners.” In How to STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Education in Libraries, edited by Vera Gubnitskaia and Carol Smallwood, 171-178. Rowman & Littlefield, Maryland.
Hopwood, J. (2012)“The Why, What, Who, When, and How of Library Community Partnerships”. In Marketing Your Library: Tips and Tools That Work, edited by Vera Gubnitskaia, Carol Smallwood, and Kerol Harrod, 159-165. McFarland, North Carolina.
Articles
Hopwood, J. (2023). Understanding the Importance of Creativity Towards Psychological Safety in the Library Workplace. School of Information Student Research Journal, 12 (2). https://doi.org/10.31979/2575-2499.120202
Hopwood, J. (Summer/Fall 2012). “Initiating STEM Learning in Libraries,” In Children and Libraries, 53-55. ALSC/ALA.
Looking for more insights on creativity, productivity, and finding balance in a hectic world? Visit Not Quite Superhuman, where I explore small-c creative endeavors, share practical tips, and reflect on the art of living well. I am also a contributor to Medium on topics that bridge the realm of leadership, psychological safety, and creativity.
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