Just do it April 20, 2010
Posted by k3nd in Change, Disturbance, Staff.Tags: innovation
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10 simple innovations your library could do right now (if you aren’t already)
- Staff to fill in weekly roster. Those that don’t put down would know about it from their colleagues.
- Roving Shifts. Deal with problems as they occur.
- More display screens to get your message out there.
- Flexible working hours, as we all can’t afford to live in Sydney.
- DVDs & CDs without security cases. It’s a time waster opening and closing, are a needless cost, plus takes up space.
- Help staff to be web2.0 savvy. Encourage staff to contribute to or develop their own blog, have twitter account, etc. Support staff to “play”.
- Outsource the tedious and deskilling job of covering/labeling of items.
- No stamping due dates. Another time waster. Employ a slip printer for a record of issues.
- Praise staff more, brow beat them less. You will get more bees to the hive with honey.
- Cease the outdated practice of wearing ties. Adds to the library’s sense of rigidity.