Staff development is a strategic priority for the University of Florida Libraries. Release time and travel funding are therefore allocated to encourage staff participation in activities which enhance professional growth. The intent is that active staff participation will influence and contribute to national and regional library development and enhance the libraries' ability to support the teaching and research goals of the University.
Staff development is a joint responsibility of the staff member and the library.
Staff are expected to take responsibility for their own growth, and that of the staff they supervise, in the development of new skills by identifying courses, workshops, conferences and other educational and professional opportunities to improve the libraries' performance. The increase is to help cover additional expenses for three ALA meetings in this fiscal year. Official Business A. Official Business is travel which is done at the request of the library. Candidates for library vacancies. Attendance by staff who have the power to commit Library resources at meetings of organizations which provide services to the library or of which the Library is a governing member.