Rutgers University Libraries Mentoring Program Committee Hosts Authors and Editors Panel Discussions

In November 2022, the Rutgers University Libraries Mentoring Program Committee hosted a two-part program to give authors insight and confidence to share their ideas and expertise through publishing: “Part 1: Editors Panel” (November 2) and “Part 2: Authors Panel” (November… Continue Reading

The URA-AFT Performance Appraisals Are Due April 30

URA-AFT Performance Appraisal Process is upcoming with the appraisal period running from 5/1/2017 – 4/30/2018. Appraisals must be completed by 4/30/2018. Supervisors can take advantage of University HR training being held on March 20, 2018. Understanding the Performance Appraisal Process… Continue Reading

Retirement and YOU!

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A new year is approaching! If you are thinking about retirement and what is involved in the process you should check out the important on-line links below that offer key information to help you prepare. ABP Retirement: Welcome to the… Continue Reading

Year End Carryover Accrual Review For Employees Who Accrue Paid Time Each Month

Employees that are eligible to accrue paid time off should review year-end carryover accruals and discuss with supervisors to use excess vacation time prior to the June 30, 2017 deadline.  Staff may carry over one year accrual plus the time… Continue Reading

Performance Appraisals for URA-AFT Employees Are Due April 30

It’s Performance Appraisal time again! The program has two components: performance evaluation and merit increases. In anticipation of an announcement from University Human Resources regarding the performance appraisal program for URA-AFT employees, managers and supervisors should remind their URA-AFT employees… Continue Reading

New Preprint Database from University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences Library Available Now

The University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences Library has introduced a new federated search engine that enables users to simultaneously search a number of databases which allow for the deposit and peer review of prepublication article manuscripts. Researchers can access articles… Continue Reading

Video Conferencing Best Practices

We’re all attending lots of videoconferences and there are ways to make the experience better for both the host and remote sites. Here are some tips to insure everyone can see, hear, and participate regardless of where they are. Courtesy… Continue Reading

Retirement & You

Retirement is defined as “withdrawal from one’s position or occupation or from active working life”.  Retirement is the goal most employees look forward too.  Others not so much.  There are a lot of decisions to make and for many the… Continue Reading