Re: [ALCTS-acqnet] Non monetary incentives for staff

It's very low-tech, but in our cataloging/acquisitions dept, we have a
home-grown Jeopardy game based off the page-a-day Jeopardy calendar.  We've
been doing it for at least 10 years - probably more.  Every week, staff
decide if they will 'play' or not.  You win bragging rights.

Or, just buy a fun page-a-day calendar - they create conversation that is
not work-based.

Tricia Karlin
Collection Services Manager
Lawrence Public Library
707 Vermont St.
Lawrence, KS 66044
785-843-3833 x.109
tkarllin_at_lplks.org

On Wed, Jul 3, 2019 at 9:52 AM Derek Wilmott <acqnet_at_lists.ala.org> wrote:

> Hi,
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> Clemson University Libraries, offsite location, the Library Depot has
> little regarding amenities (a gas station/convenience store that has a
> small restaurant is within walking distance). Everything else is at least a
> 10-15 minute drive. Over the years, we have been creative with our
> incentives to keep the staff engaged and feeling a part of university
> community. We have a table dedicated to puzzles and tabletop games.
> Outside, we have a basketball hoop and an area to kick a soccer ball.
> Occasionally, we will have a potluck or other social event.
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> Derek Wilmott, MLIS – He/Him/His
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> Librarian, Clemson University Libraries
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> Acquisition, Bindery, & Collection Management Team
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> Chair – PASCAL Common Collection Committee
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> Chair – Clemson University Commission on Latino Affairs
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> Library Depot Office 201-N: 864.656.2897
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> *From:* acqnet-request_at_lists.ala.org <acqnet-request_at_lists.ala.org> *On
> Behalf Of *Susan Martin
> *Sent:* Tuesday, July 2, 2019 7:25 PM
> *To:* acqnet_at_lists.ala.org
> *Subject:* [ALCTS-acqnet] Non monetary incentives for staff
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> Colleagues,
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> I am hoping the collective mind will be able to assist. I have been
> struggling to come up with incentives to help improve the overall quality
> of work life within my department. These incentives cannot have a cost, as
> I have no budget. I have thought of: potluck gatherings to celebrate things
> like the end of the fiscal year, the beginning of the academic year,
> birthdays, staff employment milestones; employee of the month recognition
> with an intranet news post, and there I have stopped.
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> Have any of you done anything like this? How have you improved the quality
> of life in your departments without the benefit of using money?
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> Many thanks!
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> Susan
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> Susan Martin | Head, Acquisitions Services | The University of Chicago
> Library
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-- 
Tricia Karlin, Collection Services Manager
Lawrence Public Library
Lawrence, KS  66044

785-843-3833 x.109
tkarlin_at_lawrence.lib.ks.us