Dear Colleagues, As part of a training exercise, myself and several other colleagues are putting together a presentation on non-monetary means of improving staff morale at our library. Due to union issues, neither monetary methods nor extra time off are options, which fact is causing us to more creatively shape our research and brainstorming. We’re focusing on a variety of different fronts, including rewards, recognition, professional development, social events, and special “perk” programs. We’re curious as to what other institutions are doing in these arenas, and whether they feel their institution’s efforts are successful. If folks on the list wouldn’t mind taking a few minutes to share—even just a few items or programs—it would be immensely helpful. As this topic could be construed as a somewhat political one, feel free to contact me either on or off-list, or to leave out the name/identifying features of your institution. Thanks! Laura Ruttum Manuscripts Specialist, Manuscripts and Archives Division New York Public Library [log in to unmask] A posting from the Archives & Archivists LISTSERV List sponsored by the Society of American Archivists, www.archivists.org. For the terms of participation, please refer to http://www.archivists.org/listservs/arch_listserv_terms.asp. To subscribe or unsubscribe, send e-mail to [log in to unmask] In body of message: SUB ARCHIVES firstname lastname *or*: UNSUB ARCHIVES To post a message, send e-mail to [log in to unmask] Or to do *anything* (and enjoy doing it!), use the web interface at http://listserv.muohio.edu/archives/archives.html Problems? Send e-mail to Robert F Schmidt <[log in to unmask]>