Hence why library folk are so motivated…

What motivates us at work? 7 fascinating studies that give insights

1. Seeing the fruits of our labor may make us more productive
2. The less appreciated we feel our work is, the more money we want to do it.
3. The harder a project is, the prouder we feel of it
4. Knowing that our work helps others may increase our unconscious motivation
5. The promise of helping others makes us more likely to follow rules
6. Positive reinforcement about our abilities may increase performance
7. Images that trigger positive emotions may actually help us focus

Read more: http://blog.ted.com/2013/04/10/what-motivates-us-at-work-7-fascinating-studies-that-give-insights/

Stephen