These are exciting times for Dana Library. Last month, we began a series of renovations that will address the highest priorities for improving the library that were identified through the Rutgers University–Newark strategic planning process several years ago. The changes… Continue Reading
The last several months have been a flurry of activity. In addition to the day-to-day demands of a busy spring semester, it’s also the most planning-intensive period of the year, as we assess our standing at the close of the… Continue Reading
I’m happy to announce the launch of Libraries HR’s new staff resources website at https://apps.libraries.rutgers.edu/hr. The goal of this page is to be your new one-stop shop for all things related to human resources at the Libraries. It contains need-to-know… Continue Reading
Happy New Year, everyone! I hope you’ve had a restful winter break and are ready to tackle all the challenges of the upcoming semester. Though we are between terms and the activity on campus may have slowed a bit, this… Continue Reading
At Robeson Library, we recently had an experience that called attention to the guidelines for having service animals on campus, so I thought this would be a good opportunity to remind everyone at the Libraries about the relevant university policies… Continue Reading
All accidents or injuries to staff, faculty, or library student employees during working hours must be reported through the Rutgers Environmental Health and Safety (REHS) Accident Database immediately or by the end of the work shift at the latest. Each… Continue Reading
As you probably know, last week was International Open Access Week, a time when trends and issues related to open access are on the minds of many in the academic community. I was no exception, and found myself thinking back… Continue Reading
Before we get swept away in another fall semester, I’d like to take one last opportunity to thank everyone who attended the faculty/staff picnic in August. It was a fantastic event–dry despite the forecast of rain–and the catering, games, and… Continue Reading
With the pending release of Alma and Primo, this seems like a good time to continue the discussion of Frameworks. In March, I talked about the local components of a service Framework. Items described in the ‘Local’ and ‘Local Infrastructure’… Continue Reading
What to Do if Hurt on Duty All injuries should be immediately reported to supervisors. Injury reports must be completed in the REHS Database—no matter how minor you may think it is. Medical attention is offered but may be declined… Continue Reading