Dedicated employees ensure the success of the Library - you are the most valuable asset we have! “Thank you” are two small words but they go a long way in showing each of us that we are seen and are valued by others.
This employee appreciation program, Circulating Our Thanks, is designed to facilitate appreciation within the Library. Appreciation can come from all directions and Library employees are encouraged to share their thanks to their coworkers any time throughout the year. Yes, this includes Student Library Employees (SLEs)! We hope this program will be a sustainable and convenient way for you to send notes of appreciation to colleagues throughout the Library!
What happens when I submit a note of appreciation?
Your message will go directly to the person you are thanking and a copy will be shared with LHRD. LHRD will occasionally review the submissions to ensure correct emails are used and gauge use of the program.
At the end of each semester (Spring, Summer, Fall) the Library will share the names of all employees who have been appreciated and also hold a drawing for a $75 gift card from the Library. (Each employee appreciated will be entered once in the drawing and three names will be randomly chosen by LHRD each semester.) At the same time, LHRD will send to supervisors and managers a report with employees in their units who have been appreciated, by whom and for what reason.
How it works
Complete this form providing your name/email, the name/email of the person you wish to appreciate and the reason for the appreciation.
The form structures your message in the form of a four sentence thank you note.
Here’s what the above message looks like when sent:
Subject: Circulating Our Thanks
Dear Recipient First Name:
I want to send you this note of thanks. You carefully reviewed my PowerPoint presentation on (Topic) and gave me constructive feedback to improve it. Your time and attention helped ensure that I presented a thorough and accurate presentation to a group of Berkeley undergraduates.
Your efforts really matter!
Sincereley,
Susan Swarts