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