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Human Resources Policy/Procedure Update-July 2020

On July 16, 2020, the Metropolitan Library Commission approved an update to the Library's Stewardship of Human Resources policy SH 611 Unexpected Closure.  The policy changes include new system-wide closure categories defined as short-term and extended.  The associated procedures, SH 611.1 Unexpected Closure Procedures, have been revised to reflect the poli

Unexpected Closure Notification System

All notifications of an unexpected library closure (e.g. inclement weather) will be handled through our automated notification system, OneCallNow, which will alert staff via their choice of communication: text, phone, or email. 

SH 611.1 Unexpected Closure Procedures

Procedures

Each location will print a copy of these procedures and ensure that they are easily accessible in the event of a power or network outage.

SH 611 Unexpected Closure

Purpose

The Metropolitan Library System (“Library System”) is committed to providing favorable working conditions for its employees. The purpose of the Unexpected Closure policy gives primary consideration to the safety of staff and customers. The Library System will make its own determination on operating hours due to inclement weather or other emergency situations.

Managers of Library Operations - November 2014

Open Discussion
Follow-up (from October Meeting) – Kay Bauman

Paperbacks
Kay shared information regarding paperbacks becoming reservable.  She indicated that the original intent of the uncataloged paperback was to have a browsing collection inside of the library and there were fewer funds available to purchase them.  Additionally, many were gifts.  Carl X was unable to accommodate the uncataloged paperbacks so we now do minimum cataloging, Karen calls them ‘minicats’.  Following the original intent of the collection they are not reservable. 

Ad-Team Meeting Minutes - November 12, 2014

Administration / Commission – Donna reported the MLS Commission has appointed Mary Teresa Sosa to replace Tracy McGehee. Ms. Sosa resides in the Capitol Hill area and works for the City of Oklahoma City as a dispatcher in the Parks Department. She was approved unanimously by the Oklahoma City Council. All vacancies are now filled in the Commission.

Finance & Support – Lloyd reported the Business Office is working on Human Resources and financial software. The new HUM software should be implemented by April 2015.

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