Motivating library employees can be achieved through providing autonomy, opportunities for mastery, and a sense of purpose. Specifically, the document discusses: 1) Current theories of employee motivation, including allowing autonomy in work, helping employees gain mastery through skills development, and providing a clear sense of purpose. 2) Practical ways to apply these theories in a library setting, such as through gamification of tasks or skills training programs. 3) Taking away lessons for improving motivation in one's own library.

1. HERE, HAVE
A COOKIE
MOTIVATING LIBRARY EMPLOYEES
SAMANTHA HINES, MISSOULA COLLEGE

2. WE WILL DISCUSS:
Current thinking on motivation of employees
Practical application of theories to libraryland
Takeaways for your own library/situation

3. WHY WORRY?
CC Surian Sossay, http://www.flickr.com/photos/ssoosay/5762345557/

4. TED Talk:
Dan Ariely,
Duke Univ.
2013
http://on.ted.com/cpCf

5. DANIEL PINK, FREE AGENT
http://vimeo.com/15488784

6. AUTONOMY
MASTERY
PURPOSE

7. GAMES AS MOTIVATION

8. APPLYING
WHAT
WE’VE
LEARNED
and
QUESTIONS/TH
OUGHTS