Dear Friends,
I have an idea of setting up a cost-effective library as we are a small organization. Please give me your inputs on the same, W&W Library initiative.
What it is - The library initiative is an idea that allows any small company to set up a fully functional library as part of the knowledge management program at minimal cost to the company by engaging employees in building and maintaining the library.
Who will pay for it - Employees voluntarily contribute a nominal amount every month, which can be anywhere between Rs.200/- to Rs.500/-, and the company will contribute an amount equivalent to the total voluntary contribution. Because the employee contribution is voluntary, the total employee contribution may not be much, but along with the company contribution, there will be enough to start off with.
Ownership - The library assets and books purchased over time will be owned by the company.
What is in it for the employee - Every employee will be a default member of the library during their tenure as an employee and will be able to access the books in the library.
What is the benefit for contributors - Every contributor will have the right to decide which books to purchase and a right to free lifetime membership, even after their disassociation with the company.
What is in it for the company - W&W will get a full-fledged library at half the cost, which will be an addition to the W&W knowledge base, a marketing tool, and many other obvious benefits.
Advantages against fully 'company-backed' library - Increased levels of employee participation, involvement, and efficient use of resources along with cost advantages. 'A small investment can go a long way.'
Regards,
B.K. Manas
From India
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3I have an idea of setting up a cost-effective library as we are a small organization. Please give me your inputs on the same, W&W Library initiative.
What it is - The library initiative is an idea that allows any small company to set up a fully functional library as part of the knowledge management program at minimal cost to the company by engaging employees in building and maintaining the library.
Who will pay for it - Employees voluntarily contribute a nominal amount every month, which can be anywhere between Rs.200/- to Rs.500/-, and the company will contribute an amount equivalent to the total voluntary contribution. Because the employee contribution is voluntary, the total employee contribution may not be much, but along with the company contribution, there will be enough to start off with.
Ownership - The library assets and books purchased over time will be owned by the company.
What is in it for the employee - Every employee will be a default member of the library during their tenure as an employee and will be able to access the books in the library.
What is the benefit for contributors - Every contributor will have the right to decide which books to purchase and a right to free lifetime membership, even after their disassociation with the company.
What is in it for the company - W&W will get a full-fledged library at half the cost, which will be an addition to the W&W knowledge base, a marketing tool, and many other obvious benefits.
Advantages against fully 'company-backed' library - Increased levels of employee participation, involvement, and efficient use of resources along with cost advantages. 'A small investment can go a long way.'
Regards,
B.K. Manas
From India
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