Circulation Department Strategic Planning Document
November 27, 2005
Departmental Values
Most commonly shared values
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Mutual respect – for each other and in our relationship with library users.
Fairness – we listen to what our users tell us and we give due consideration to all
circumstances; we offer the same treatment to each other and expect the same.
Teamwork – within the Department as well as with colleagues elsewhere in the Library
and on campus.
Education as the University's mission – the Circulation Department understands how its
services support this part of the University’s mission.
Team communication – working together relies on our ability to articulate what we do
with each other.
Other suggested departmental values
Accountability
Accuracy
Camaraderie (sense of family)
Care and repair of books
Clean work environment
Consistency
Dedication
Each other
Education for staff development
Efficiency
Empowerment
Energy
Flexibility (of schedules and of how we treat
users)
Freedom of expression
Friendly courteous service
Good attendance
Hygiene
Innovation and change
Integrity
Money
Outreach to community
Outreach to users
Pleasant work environment (users and
colleagues both)
Practicality
Professionalism
Quality service
Safety
Solving users' problems
Student Workers
Suggestions and ideas
Time
Training
Users
Work ethics