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M. Teresa Doherty Head, Circulation and Information Services. James Branch Cabell Library Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, Virginia. How Quickly Can Your University Librarian Shelf-Read This Cart?. Thesis. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
M. Teresa Doherty
Head, Circulation and Information Services
James Branch Cabell LibraryVirginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmond, Virginia
Thesis“Breaking down hierarchical barriers between library staff through shared social activities promotes stronger interactions and better service to our customers.”
(Translation)
Being able to laugh with your bosses and colleagues at work makes it easier to ask for their help when you need it.
John
Ulmschneider
University Librarian and fearless player of library picnic games
Virginia Commonwealth University
The ChallengeArrange a group of books into correct Library of Congress order in the quickest time.
For 3 years now, John U. has tried his hand at the shelf-reading contest during our spring picnic.
Our University Librarian took the challenge
•Be willing to fail•Laugh at yourself•Become approachable
Win by sometimes losing
Become approachableIf we can laugh with you, we are no longer afraid of you. You become someone we can ask for help.
Other game ideas Photo guessing games Art and engineering
contests “How many Xs in the Y?”
Photo Guessing: pets
Challenge: correctly match library staff with their pet photos
Is this a match?
Challenge: guess who the baby in the photo grew up to be…
Photo Guessing: toddlers
Engineering contest
Challenge: build the tallest tower using only marshmallows and uncooked spaghetti
Sculpture contestsChallenge: create sculpture out of bubblegum or Spam
Counting games: How many X’s in the Y?
Keyboard keys Binder clips M&Ms Golf pencils
Shared social activities Team spelling bees Team trivia contests Scavenger hunts “Lunch at the Drive-In”
T-shirts for library geeks
A t-shirt design only a cataloger can understand!
(Translation)
GV1061.18
.L53
U37
2008
= footrace
= for librarians
= Cutter number of race sponsor
= event date
Team VCU Libraries
Other ideas for fun at work
Halloween costumes Jigsaw puzzles Magnetic darts Hatching butterflies
Halloween Costume Contests
Halloween Costume Contests, cont’d
Jigsaw puzzles and magnetic darts
Caterpillars to Butterflies
SummaryHaving fun at work encourages library staff to get to know their co-workers better, and to feel comfortable asking for their help when assisting patrons.
