Appendix

Taking residual responsibility (RR) for GW: a list of helpful questions mundane, day to day tasks

• Is the store set up right?
  • is the floor clean
• are the shelves dusted
• is everything outside that should be
• is the desk clean
• are all the books easily accessible without having to move boxes, chairs and stuff
• if you were coming into GW for the first time would you feel comfortable, welcome

• Are there any books to be received?

• Has the mail been picked up?

• Is there enough change in the cash register?

• Desk supplies -- if you were in a stationery store would you know what to pick up for GW.

• Are there any people to be called for books that have come in?

• Are there any invoices to be posted?

• Are there any catalogs that need to be put on the database (Check with Roberto before you enter anything)?

General store functioning

• Are there staffers who need more attention?

Contact them to make them feel at home, questions answered, thoughts and criticisms solicited, criticisms made, do they have access to all the work/responsibility they want? do they know about the work board and easy work box?

• Publicity

Are we getting all the free publicity that's available? Are you going to a library or eating place where you can take leaflets? Do you carry bookmarks with you when you go to the laundromat? Can you think of any new directions that should be explored regarding publicity? Do you encourage friends to get involved?

• Money hassles?

• Anyone overworked or is work not getting done?

• Any problems in the day book that need to be addressed?

• Are things crowded or disorganized on the shelves, in the file cabinets, beside the desk?

• Are there programs or events where GW should have a table?

• What should be brought up at the next meeting?

• In general, is the store functioning up to your standards?

More abstract questions

• Is GW moving toward its political goals?

• Is the level of collectivity increasing?

• Are the DPR's really being responsible for what they said they would?

• Are criticisms and problems being raised by only a few people?

• Are there people who should be stimulated to take a more critical view, or make what criticisms they have?

Some issues to walk through your mind...

Do you know what to say when people express an interest in GW? Do you encourage people to get involved? Do other people know what to say. Is everyone who might be interested in what we're doing aware of what we're about? Is GW a good place for you? Do you have any unmade criticisms, reservations, etc. about what goes on?

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