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M. Teresa Doherty Head, Circulation and Information Services

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.

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M. Teresa Doherty Head, Circulation and Information Services

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  1. M. Teresa DohertyHead, Circulation and Information Services James Branch Cabell Library Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, Virginia

  2. How Quickly Can Your University Librarian Shelf-Read This Cart?

  3. Thesis “Breaking down hierarchical barriers between library staff through shared social activities promotes stronger interactions and better service to our customers.”

  4. (Translation) Being able to laugh with your bosses and colleagues at work makes it easier to ask for their help when you need it.

  5. JohnUlmschneiderUniversity Librarian and fearless player of library picnic games Virginia Commonwealth University

  6. The Challenge Arrange a group of books into correct Library of Congress order in the quickest time.

  7. Our University Librarian took the challenge For 3 years now, John U. has tried his hand at the shelf-reading contest during our spring picnic.

  8. Win by sometimes losing • Be willing to fail • Laugh at yourself • Become approachable

  9. Become approachable If we can laugh with you, we are no longer afraid of you. You become someone we can ask for help.

  10. Other game ideas • Photo guessing games • Art and engineering contests • “How many Xs in the Y?”

  11. Photo Guessing: pets Challenge: correctly match library staff with their pet photos

  12. Is this a match?

  13. Photo Guessing: toddlers Challenge: guess who the baby in the photo grew up to be…

  14. Engineering contest Challenge: build the tallest tower using only marshmallows and uncooked spaghetti

  15. Sculpture contests Challenge: create sculpture out of bubblegum or Spam

  16. Counting games: How many X’s in the Y? Keyboard keys Binder clips M&Ms Golf pencils

  17. Shared social activities • Team spelling bees • Team trivia contests • Scavenger hunts • “Lunch at the Drive-In”

  18. T-shirts for library geeks A t-shirt design only a cataloger can understand!

  19. (Translation) GV1061.18 .L53 U37 2008 = footrace = for librarians = Cutter number of race sponsor = event date

  20. Team VCU Libraries

  21. Other ideas for fun at work Halloween costumes Jigsaw puzzles Magnetic darts Hatching butterflies

  22. Halloween Costume Contests

  23. Halloween Costume Contests, cont’d

  24. Jigsaw puzzles and magnetic darts

  25. Caterpillars to Butterflies

  26. Summary Having 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.

  27. Contact me for more :o) Teresa Doherty mtdohert@vcu.edu 804 828-8658

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