> she replied "Oh, well, we only do this for > full-time staff members. Students are part time, Ouch. Our library does end-of-the semester parties on the "dead day" before finals. The library administration handles the main dish (usually sandwich fixings), then all the staff bring side dishes or dessert. Graduating students get to be at the head of the line. Someone mentioned the chintzy commemoration of their 5th anniversary with their employer. I just had my 5th anniversary last month, and other than a card from the President's Office, it wasn't noted in any way. It didn't bother me, though, because I am regularly reminded that I'm considered a valuable employee. I've been in places where that was not the case, and it really does make a difference with morale. Anne * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Anne M. Baker, Archivist Missouri State University Duane G. Meyer Library 901 S National Ave. Springfield, MO 65897 Phone:(417) 836-4298 FAX:(417) 836-4764 Email: [log in to unmask] http://library.missouristate.edu/Meyer/SpecColl/spcindex.htm 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]>