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Keeping staff motivated in tough times

Elisa F. Topper (Northbrook, Illinois, USA)

New Library World

ISSN: 0307-4803

Article publication date: 17 July 2009

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Abstract

Purpose

The aim of this paper is to understand the importance of keeping library staff motivated during tough financial times.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper takes the form of a literature review and comments on this timely topic.

Findings

Library staff are feeling nervous over the economy with cuts in funding and the influx of job seekers as library staff become career counselors.

Originality/value

The paper's value is in drawing attention to how libraries are coping with keeping staff motivated and providing practical tips and information on resource materials.

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Citation

Topper, E.F. (2009), "Keeping staff motivated in tough times", New Library World, Vol. 110 No. 7/8, pp. 385-387. https://doi.org/10.1108/03074800910975205

Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2009, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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