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‘‘There is a strong desire to exchange ideas and collaborate.’’

‘‘I often think about what our common motivation is, my colleagues’ and mine, to dedicate ourselves to working for the UM Library. When you work in a library, you have physical books on shelves, available for anyone to borrow. However, it is not just about the books themselves; it is also about preserving knowledge. Perhaps this motivation is reflected in the work of our colleagues. There is a strong desire to exchange ideas and collaborate.’’

‘‘I bring my experience from other organisations, and I am encouraged to apply it here.’’

‘‘I feel like I have a lot of freedom here. When I share ideas with my supervisor, the response is usually ‘Go ahead, go for it’. This means I have a lot of flexibility in organising my tasks within the secretary office. I bring my experience from other organisations, and I am encouraged to apply it here. It is not a place where people say, ‘We have always done it this way’. Instead, I can suggest, ‘Maybe we could try a different approach.’ ’’

‘‘Every role, whether it is daily gatekeeping, scientific research, or collaboration with other faculties, is genuinely valued here. You can feel this in the way everyone interacts and their openness towards each other.’’

Caroline Jansen
Management Assistant / Office management