Bargaining unit staff are eligible and strongly encouraged to attend all training programs sponsored by the Library which enhance, either directly or indirectly, staff knowledge and understanding of their jobs and the skills which contribute to performance. Bargaining unit staff are also eligible to attend programs targeted specifically to enhance the skills of staff in areas other than that in which they themselves work provided the training needs relevant to the primary targeted staff permit this. Scheduling attendance at all programs requires the approval of the supervisor and will also be subject to the needs of the work unit. Supervisors, however, are strongly encouraged to further staff attendance at all Library training programs, since it is fully recognized that a well-informed staff is an indispensable asset to the Library and the University. The Library Education and Training Committee serves as an advisory group working with Library Administration and the bargaining unit staff to define educational and training needs and obligations and may also be involved in program planning and development.
Members serve a two-year term, with the option of serving a second consecutive term.
To maintain continuity, two members will leave the Committee and two new members will replace them at the beginning of each academic year. Past members may substitute for a current member who has to leave the Committee for unplanned reasons, but such replacements are only to serve out the term of the departing member. Past members who have served two consecutive terms may serve an additional term or terms, but any repeat terms may not be consecutive.