Before termination:
-Review the grounds for termination. Make sure sufficient documentation exists of previous disciplinary meetings and at least three written warnings. If the termination is for a single, serious offense (drugs, weapons, etc.), make sure the incident is fully documented, including witness's accounts where possible.
-Prepare a plan for covering the employee's scheduled shifts and assigned duties (including any special programs he/she may be in charge of).
-Call Large City's Department of Human Resources. The next few steps will be carried out in conjunction with human resources - and with a lawyer, if necessary.
-Go over all documentation with a human resources representative.
-Review the employee's contract and benefits information, keeping in mind the possibility of a discrimination lawsuit.
-Prepare benefits status letter and final paycheck.
The meeting with the employee (held with a human resources representative present):
-Communicate the purpose of the meeting, the reason for termination, and the effective date of the termination.
-Review benefits status letter with the employee - including, where applicable, severance pay, vacation pay, unused sick time, payment of final expense report(s), health insurance, etc.
-Give the employee his or her final paycheck.
-Verify that the employee's emergency contact and address info are up-to-date; give the employee a change-of-address form to use if he or she moves.
-Collect the employee's library keys, identification card, and any other library property.
-Obtain employee's passwords for work e-mail and voice mail.
After termination:
-Allow employee time to collect personal items, under supervision if necessary, before he or she leaves/is escorted from the building.
-Inform other staff that the employee has left the library; consider private meetings with those who worked closely with the employee.
-Carry out plans to cover ex-employee's duties (shifting responsibilities to other employees, asking people to work additional shifts or longer hours, etc.)
-Change the login password for staff computers. Deactivate ex-employee's personal login for back-office computers, if applicable.
-Change the alarm code.
-Arrange for forwarding of ex-employee's e-mail and voice mail for two to four weeks, followed by termination of the e-mail and voice mail accounts.
-Update staffing and contact information on the library's website, if applicable.
-Forward a job description to the human resources department so that they can post the position.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Sunday, February 1, 2009
This is not a real job ad.
(Note: Some phrases in the list of qualifications were borrowed from real libraries' job advertisements.)
POSITION: Coordinator of Community Planning, Large City Library (Full-Time)
AVAILABLE: February 15, 2009
DESCRIPTION:
The responsibilities of the Coordinator of Community Planning are twofold. First, the Coordinator reaches out to community leaders, local organizations, and the residents of Large City to inform them about what the library has to offer them and to learn about their needs. Second, the Coordinator works closely with the young adult, children's, and community-planning librarians to develop and promote informative, entertaining, and culturally enriching programs, events, and services that will meet those needs.
In short, the Coordinator brings the city into the library and the library out to the city.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful candidate will possess:
-Excellent oral and written communication skills;
-Demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of constituencies; and
-Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively to set priorities and accomplish goals.
Knowledge of Spanish and/or Khmer, previous library experience, and previous experience working with youth are preferred, but not required.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Salary is commensurate with experience and education. Benefits include an excellent health care package and enrollment in the municipal pension program.
ABOUT THE LIBRARY:
Large City Library is a vibrant and storied institution situated in the heart of Large City. Each year, approximately 30,000 people visit the library or participate in at least one of its programs. Large City is a thriving, ethnically-diverse community located less than forty miles from Even Larger City. It is home to several nationally-known cultural festivals, two museums, and a minor-league baseball team.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:
Review of applications will begin on February 2, 2009. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but preference will be given to applications received by that date.
TO APPLY:
Fill out the application available on the Human Resources site for Large City at http://pretendwebaddress.html. For additional information, please call or email Catherine B. at (704)555-5555 or archivecats@gmail.com. Large City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a smoke- and drug-free workplace.
POSITION: Coordinator of Community Planning, Large City Library (Full-Time)
AVAILABLE: February 15, 2009
DESCRIPTION:
The responsibilities of the Coordinator of Community Planning are twofold. First, the Coordinator reaches out to community leaders, local organizations, and the residents of Large City to inform them about what the library has to offer them and to learn about their needs. Second, the Coordinator works closely with the young adult, children's, and community-planning librarians to develop and promote informative, entertaining, and culturally enriching programs, events, and services that will meet those needs.
In short, the Coordinator brings the city into the library and the library out to the city.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful candidate will possess:
-Excellent oral and written communication skills;
-Demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of constituencies; and
-Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively to set priorities and accomplish goals.
Knowledge of Spanish and/or Khmer, previous library experience, and previous experience working with youth are preferred, but not required.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Salary is commensurate with experience and education. Benefits include an excellent health care package and enrollment in the municipal pension program.
ABOUT THE LIBRARY:
Large City Library is a vibrant and storied institution situated in the heart of Large City. Each year, approximately 30,000 people visit the library or participate in at least one of its programs. Large City is a thriving, ethnically-diverse community located less than forty miles from Even Larger City. It is home to several nationally-known cultural festivals, two museums, and a minor-league baseball team.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:
Review of applications will begin on February 2, 2009. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but preference will be given to applications received by that date.
TO APPLY:
Fill out the application available on the Human Resources site for Large City at http://pretendwebaddress.html. For additional information, please call or email Catherine B. at (704)555-5555 or archivecats@gmail.com. Large City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a smoke- and drug-free workplace.
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