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ShelfLife - August 2017

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Update on Department Moves Timeline

Morgan has been working on the logistics of the upcoming department moves – affecting the downtown library and the service center staff primarily. The below dates reflect the current look of things in terms of time, as it requires coordination with IT and some moving of furniture.

This information has been communicated to managers, and they know what steps to take in preparation for the move. Any questions can be directed to your manager or Morgan directly.

Alignment Project Planning Team Minutes - June 29, 2017

Blog Posts

Tim shared that he had received some great submissions for the Alignment Blog. The group discussed ideas for encouraging more staff to participate in comments.

Alignment: Departmental Location Transition Plan - Update

As promised during the presentation last week, I wanted to keep everyone up-to-date on our progress as we finalize the details for each of the departments that will be relocating over the course of the next two months. We have finalized the plans for the first tier of Department moves. The table below summarizes the schedule for next week.  Each department has received a detailed checklist that explains the timeline of events (see attached for a template).

Alignment: Departmental Location Transition Plan

Yesterday we held two informational meetings at the Downtown Library to discuss upcoming departmental moves that will collocate departments across the system. We covered the need for the changes, goals of the move, the big picture for which departments will be moving and a general timeline.

Alignment Project Planning Team Minutes - June 01, 2017

Communication Plan: Next Steps

The committee discussed ways to continue communicating the purpose of the Alignment Project so that it is fully understood by all. 

Library Managers Minutes - May 25, 2017

Purpose

To discuss and make recommendations and decisions on issues having system wide impact on library operations. 

Alignment Project Planning Team Minutes - May 25, 2017

Appraisals Post-Alignment

The committee discussed appraisals following the alignment.  Standards that were in effect during the majority of the appraisal period will remain applicable and will continue to be used for a while. Supervisors will complete appraisals for their prior direct reports if it occurs within the next month.

Alignment Project Planning Team Minutes - May 11, 2017

Beyond the Walls Group Report

The APC accepted the Beyond the Walls work group proposal.

 

Library Alignment Preparations

The APC discussed and clarified the different levels of the Access Service Manager position. These discussions were also discussed at the May 11 Library Manager meeting and will be reflected in the updated job descriptions.

The final org charts will be updated on Monday, May 15.

 

Library Managers Minutes - May 11, 2017

Purpose:  To discuss and make recommendations and decisions on issues having system wide impact on library operations.

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