Goodbye to Katie Carr, Print Collections Librarian, Special Collections. Katie is relocating to Massachusetts.

The search process for the part-time Delivery Attendant has been moved to ‘hold’ status. A large number of applications have been received, enough to generate a short list of candidates to interview.

Congratulations to Mary Aycock, Anselm Huelsbergen, and Barb Jones on their promotions. Mary moves to Librarian II, Anselm to Archivist III, and Barb to Librarian IV. Their new titles are effective September 1, 2010.

In addition, we received word that Cynthia Bassett of the Law Library moves to Librarian II.

This official validation by professional colleagues and the University administration recognizes performance and accomplishment and gives us opportunity to thank and applaud our colleagues for their contributions.

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The Promotion Committee reminds those considering applying for promotion this year that the deadline for receiving dossiers is October 1. Details of the promotion process can be found in “A Governance System for Librarians and Archivists at the University of Missouri-Columbia Libraries”: http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/staff/committees/promotion/GovernanceDocs/governancedoc_rev2006.doc.  Members of the 2009/2010 Promotion Committee are Rachel Brekhus (Chair), Kate Anderson, Dorothy Carner, Gary Cox, and Janice Dysart. Dossiers can be submitted to any member of the committee. We are happy to encourage the professional development of our colleagues and look forward to hearing from you.

5/14/1979, Rich Rexroat

5/1/1988, Alla Barabtarlo

5/9/1996, James Keyzer-Andre

5/15/2000, Adam Banning

5/12/2003, Gary Cox

5/25/2004, Michelle Baggett

5/9/2005, Felicity Dykas

5/1/2006, Adrienne Arden

5/22/2006, Ralph Sieli

5/7/2007, Ruth Feldkamp

Delivery Attendant – 50%, 20-25 hours/wk; M-F.  Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 9AM-2PM, and Wednesday, 8AM-2PM; occasional need to adjust schedule to assist with special projects or coverage needs. $11.08/hr. Receiving Room, Ellis Library. (The job is posted through Human Resources https://jobs.missouri.edu/vacancylist.php.)

Duties: Perform a variety of tasks associated with sorting incoming and outgoing mail. Operate various specialized equipment. Perform daily internal mail delivery to all departments within Ellis Library. Receive and help unload incoming supplies, materials, equipment, etc.  Perform daily pickup of recycled paper throughout Ellis Library.  Work primarily in and around the Ellis Library receiving room and dock area. Functional contacts include co-workers, other department employees, and University staff, students, and the public. Other duties as assigned. See the detailed job description at .http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/staff/admin/positiondesc/Posdesc/Admin/51196.htm.

Minimum Qualifications: Ability to read and write.  One year driving experience.  Possession of a valid state driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications: Ability to work independently and under pressure.  Must be able to lift items weighing up to 100 pounds or more; use a pallet jack and other equipment used to move supplies, boxes, etc. between buildings, among levels within a building, between departments. One year of related work experience. The ability to read and write and comprehend typical communications with supervisors.  Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others and as a team. May use accessory equipment such as 2-wheel dollies, fork-lift and etc. in loading and unloading truck and associated duties. Maintain a working knowledge of current postal rules and regulations.

For MU’s Staff Appreciation Week, May 17-21, 2010, each division will have the responsibility for considering requests to attend events and will have the authority to approve, deny or modify requests, taking into account the needs of the unit. Check with the head of your division regarding the process for requesting time to attend Staff Recognition events.

This follows the procedures implemented in 2000. Everyone’s cooperation is appreciated in making requests that include consideration for your unit’s workload, staffing situation, etc.

Leo

4/5/1976, Alan Bloom

4/1/1985, Karen Eubanks

4/2/1990, Katy Dodson

4/7/1994, Michaelle Dorsey

4/6/1998, Libby Myre

4/10/2000, Terri Hall

4/15/2002, Jim Cogswell

A reminder that UM Human Resources has developed an on-line Preventing Employment Discrimination training program and that all employees are expected to take this training. By participating in the training, employees will be better prepared to identify, avoid and report behaviors that appear to violate employment discrimination laws. Topics include ADA, FLSA, FMLA, Equal Pay Act, Jobs for Veterans Act, and more.

The program is already accessible on one’s myHR web page (myHR>Self Service>Personal Information>HR Training – PED). The estimated completion time is 60-90 minutes; there is a ‘mastery test’ to complete. As before, if you wish to print a Certificate of Completion and send me a copy, I’ll be glad to add it to your personnel file. Otherwise, completion will be electronically tracked by HR.

With the April 2010 elections date just around the corner, it seems like a good time to review HR 411, the University’s policy on voting and related requests for time off.

To highlight the main points:
MU Policy – HR 411 Voting

• Employees may be excused from work for time necessary to allow them to vote (this includes time away for absentee voting, if necessary).
• This time may be up to, but not exceed, three (3) successive hours for the purpose of voting.
• Such period of time includes any off-duty time between the opening and closing of the polls (e.g., lunch).
• Employees shall be paid for any time requiring absence from duty to allow up to three (3) successive hours; provided, however, that such absence is requested prior to the election.

Such time must be recorded on a time sheet or a monthly absence form.
• Supervisors have the right to specify the time an employee may be absent for voting (e.g. for coverage issues).
• Employees whose work hours permit three (3) successive hours between the opening and closing of the polls when not on duty, will not be eligible for any paid time off for the purpose of voting.

Feel free to contact Leo at 882-9166 or agnewl@missouri.edu if additional information is needed.