Publications

Media Mentions

What Is Castlecore?

Quoted in Rent.com Blog, May 2025
In this article exploring the whimsical, historical aesthetic of Castlecore, I shared thoughts on how the trend reflects our desire for serenity, storybook charm, and creative escape.
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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 . Retrieved from https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/ischoolsrj/vol12/iss2/2

Dissertation

The dissertation has been officially published; however, please excuse the horrible grammar errors…this was submitted for publication at a time when my family was having a health crisis and I apparently submitted a rough draft as a final copy. No one caught it!

HOPWOOD, J.L., 2020. Using Diffusion of Innovation Theory to Explore Factors Influencing Upper Leadership’s Role in Adopting Creativity and Innovation in the State of Maryland (SOM) Public Libraries. Order No. 28264944 ed. Ann Arbor: Drexel University ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global: The Humanities and Social Sciences Collection. ISBN 9798569920914.

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Books

Systems Thinking in Libraries: Leading Through Disruption with Insight and Impact
Bloomsbury, 2027

30 Days of Micro-Creativity
Kindle Unlimited, 2025

Best STEM Resources for NextGen Scientists: The Essential Selection and User’s Guide
Libraries Unlimited, 2015

Tech Savvy Library Professionals
Little eLit, 2015
Published in the book Young Children, New Media, and Libraries

The Why, What, Who, When, and How of Library Community Partnerships
McFarland, 2012
Published in the book Marketing Your Library: Tips and Tools That Work

Initiating STEM Learning in Libraries
Children and Libraries Summer/Fall 2012 issue

How NOT to Reinvent the STEM Wheel: Using Crowdsourcing and Community Partners
Scarecrow Press, 2013
Published in the book How to STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Education in Libraries