ERIC Number: EJ908495
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007
Pages: 10
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Improving Circulation Services through Staff Involvement
Kisby, Cynthia M.; Kilman, Marcus D.
Journal of Access Services, v5 n1-2 p103-112 2007
The Circulation Services Department at the University of Central Florida Libraries reports on leadership and training initiatives that resulted in a number of service-enhancing projects implemented by a highly motivated and involved staff. Key elements in reinvigorating the department included a change in leadership philosophy, increased communication and training, and efforts to encourage employee commitment. The improvements included a space-saving and less confusing shelving reorganization. Staff suggested training to improve group functioning and patron service. The article includes a brief review of selected motivation theories behind these changes and discusses how the theories might be applied in other libraries.
Descriptors: Library Services, Academic Libraries, Leadership, Improvement Programs, Library Personnel, Organizational Communication, Training, Motivation, Theories
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Florida
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