Administration and Management Section Meeting
Second Tuesday of the Month at 10am.
October 14
Join us for an informative session with Parsippany Library HR Coordinator Melanie Allerdings focused on the unique challenges and opportunities within libraries. Topics will include navigating Civil Service requirements, understanding key library policies, managing medical leave, strategies for creating and maintaining a substitute staff list, and insights into working with Gen Z in the workplace. This talk will provide practical guidance and actionable takeaways for library directors and managers.
November 11
Special Needs Job Fair
Cathy DeBerry, Branch Manager of the Hillsborough Branch of the Somerset County Library System
Go to members.njla.org and log in to join the Administration and Management Section.
December 9
Presenter: Lyndsey Claro of Princeton University Press
Bio: Lyndsey Claro is the Executive Director of Organizational Engagement and Learning at Princeton University Press, an independent, mission-driven university press on the Princeton University campus. At PUP since 2013, she holds a Ph.D. in History from the University of Delaware and focuses much of her time on internal communications and working on strategic organizational-wide learning opportunities.
Description:
This presentation will be an overview of Princeton University Press' Intranet site, called The Galley. The Galley was developed as a means of improving communication and breaking down departmental silos, especially as PUP transitioned to supporting remote and hybrid work. We’ll cover the origins of the project, the core functions of the Galley, ongoing developments, as well as key learnings and takeaways.