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RE: Recruitment obstacles?

Posted By Erik Nordberg Apr 24, 2023 08:26 AM
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Another response, shared to me through a private message: ---------------------------------------------------------- We've also struggled in the Libraries and across campus with recruitment since the pandemic. Here are a few variables we've identified: - rural location - housing scarcity/cost - limited ...

RE: Recruitment obstacles?

Posted By Erik Nordberg Apr 18, 2023 04:14 PM
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Is it just me, or does it seem strange that on the one hand library leaders are experiencing recruiting challenges,  while on the other, recent grads complain about how hard it is to get a first interview for an entry-level job?  I keep hearing how "saturated" the industry is with the increased number ...

Recruitment obstacles?

Posted By Erik Nordberg Apr 17, 2023 07:06 AM
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What do you see as the primary obstacles to recruiting strong candidate pools? Are these idiosyncratic to your institution - location, size/status of your institution, unusually compressed pay scales? Or so sense larger, national trends that are impacting recruitment? It's quick and easy to hit the ...

RE: Greatest HR challenges - and how you addressed them?

Posted By Erik Nordberg Apr 07, 2023 01:56 PM
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I often find that many HR challenges are caused by an imbalance in expectations between an individual employee and their supervisor.  This is often the fault of a poor position description, insufficient onboarding, and poor communication.  While there are some cases where an employee is lazy or lacks ...

Greatest HR challenges - and how you addressed them?

Posted By Erik Nordberg Apr 07, 2023 01:50 PM
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So what have been some of the challenges you've faced? And how did you resolve them?  Or did you not resolve them and welcome advice from the LLMIG hive mind? ------------------------------ Erik Nordberg Dean of the Paul Meek Library University of Tennessee at Martin He/Him/His ----------------- ...

April theme: HR and personnel issues

Posted By Erik Nordberg Apr 07, 2023 01:22 PM
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Here we are already a week into April.  Hoping your showers are preemptive to May flowers. During April, we will open our discussion to matters of human resources and personnel. We will post discussion prompts here and invite you to share your experiences and/or challenges.   We will conclude the ...

Thu Mar 30: Library Lounge Zoom Event: Remote and Hybrid Work

Posted By Erik Nordberg Mar 27, 2023 12:57 PM
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We will conclude this month's theme with an informal, lightly moderated, synchronous zoom discussion session around the topic of remote and hybrid work on Thursday, March 30, at 9am PST/10am MTN/11am CST/12pm EST .  Participants can stop in for a minute, or stay for the entire session.  Participants ...

Downsides of offering remote or hybrid work schedules?

Posted By Erik Nordberg Mar 13, 2023 02:27 PM
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As managers and leaders, what are the downsides of offering hybrid and fully remote work options? Some of our previous discussion has touched on this, but it may be good to dig into this side of the debate under a specific/separate thread.  I fear that for some, the expectation for full-time, in-person, ...

Benefits of offering remote or hybrid work schedules?

Posted By Erik Nordberg Mar 07, 2023 11:14 AM
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It seems like the wild west in academic libraries at the moment when it comes to in-person, hybrid, and fully remote positions. For those currently offering opportunities to work remotely, what have you seen as the benefits your employees enjoy with these options? ------------------------------ Erik ...

March theme: Remote and Hybrid Work

Posted By Erik Nordberg Feb 27, 2023 08:38 AM
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Hello and a happy "Management Monday" to everyone!  Although February continues for couple more days, we thought we'd jump start our March theme early. During March, we'll be discussing the pros, cons, complications, and and benefits of remote and hybrid work for library employees.  We will post discussion ...

DEIA readings for Library Leaders and Managers

Posted By Erik Nordberg Feb 23, 2023 08:08 PM
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Someone suggested putting a prompt into a new thread here, seeking articles, books, or other resources that library leaders and managers have found helpful in their journey to a more balanced understanding of issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. I can start with some of the well-known ...

RE: TODAY: DEIA issues for Library Leaders and Managers

Posted By Erik Nordberg Feb 23, 2023 07:55 PM
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Many thanks to the 40 or so who joined our conversation today!  it was informative and, hopefully, fun too. These events don't work without YOUR involvement, so we look forward to your continued engagement with our spring series! Erik & Cinthya ------------------------------ Erik Nordberg Dean of ...

TODAY: DEIA issues for Library Leaders and Managers

Posted By Erik Nordberg Feb 23, 2023 10:05 AM
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A gentle reminder of today's Library Leaders Lounge event at 9am PST/10am MTN/11am CST/12pm EST.  Participants can stop in for a minute, or stay for the entire session. The schedule/topics is as follows-you can click on the link for each session to register and you can register for as many sessions as ...

RE: Diversity in our employee ranks?

Posted By Erik Nordberg Feb 23, 2023 09:58 AM
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Hello Ione: Thanks for your detailed and  thoughtful response.  I agree that the challenges are significant, particularly in regions, states, cities, and/or institutions which lack existing diversity.  I was not aware of the We Here initiative and would be interested to learn more about your experience ...

Diversity in our employee ranks?

Posted By Erik Nordberg Feb 15, 2023 12:42 PM
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I'd welcome members input on approaches they have taken to increase the diversity of their workforce (assuming that this is a challenge in your setting).  What are specific obstacles in recruiting and retaining diverse candidates for professional librarian positions? Are there unique challenges associated ...

What are the critical DEIA challenges at your instituion?

Posted By Erik Nordberg Feb 06, 2023 08:32 AM
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Let's start with a very broad prompt: What are key challenges with diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility at your institution? ------------------------------ Erik Nordberg Dean of the Paul Meek Library University of Tennessee at Martin He/Him/His ------------------------------

February theme: DEIA

Posted By Erik Nordberg Feb 06, 2023 08:25 AM
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During the month of February, the Library Leaders and Managers Interest Group will be discussing aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Each week we'll post prompts in the Connect site for our IG, encouraging library leaders and managers s to respond, engage, and learn.  In addition, ...

RE: Topics for Thursday zoom Library Leaders Lounge

Posted By Erik Nordberg Jan 26, 2023 12:20 PM
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Wow, what a great time we had in the Library Leaders' Lounge today.  More than 50 dropped in and joined the discussion about communication. There were public and academic librarians and library staff from across the country - a strong representation from Texas, and even a fried from Edmonton, Canada.  ...

Topics for Thursday zoom Library Leaders Lounge

Posted By Erik Nordberg Jan 23, 2023 08:07 AM
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We will host our January virtual zoom "Library Leaders Lounge" event this Thursday, January 26. We have been discussing the topic of communication over the last three weeks and this will form the guiding theme for our Thursday drop-in chat. Please let us know if there are particular problems/issues ...

RE: Institutional Communication - Tips and Tricks

Posted By Erik Nordberg Jan 13, 2023 01:59 PM
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Word of mouth is a powerful tool, but sometimes we need other entities to help amplify our message. I have often asked another department or one of my peers to re-post or forward a message within their department or circle of contacts on campus.  While many people find my communications valuable ...