Open AccessBig impact, small effort: Implementing a low-cost, highly inclusive recognition program with huge results
Author(s) -
Jill Wurm
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
college and research libraries news
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.281
H-Index - 23
eISSN - 2150-6698
pISSN - 0099-0086
DOI - 10.5860/crln.79.5.261
Subject(s) - process (computing) , state (computer science) , public relations , business , political science , computer science , algorithm , operating system
Like many organizations, the Wayne State University Libraries have historically struggled with a recognition system that had the potential to acknowledge people from all areas of the libraries, especially in a way that everyone felt like part of the process. Over the years, we tried things like recognition toolkits for managers, a dedicated recognition team, and formal awards ceremonies, but none were wholly embraced, and they quickly fizzled out as interest waned. Shrinking budgets added to the challenge, as funding for awards became harder and harder to obtain.