Common use of Professional Practice Responsibilities of Librarians Clause in Contracts

Professional Practice Responsibilities of Librarians. a. Librarian members shall carry out their professional librarian responsibilities with all due attention to the establishment of fair, ethical, and respectful dealings with students, faculty and other members of the academic community. This includes but is not limited to: i. being accessible to students, faculty and other members of the academic community during reasonably scheduled office hours, as appropriate, and/or at other times; ii. in the case of planned absences, informing the University Librarian or their designate to make mutually acceptable arrangements for ensuring that responsibilities are met appropriately; and iii. performing the duties of professional practice as outlined in their job description. b. The principal responsibilities of professional librarian members are to: i. Support the teaching, learning and research needs of the University community through professional practice for the University Library. Professional practice consists of those duties outlined in the job descriptions of professional librarian members and may include the following: a. the selection, development, organization, management, dissemination, assessment, and preservation of information resources; b. professional consultation and assistance in the use of information resources through reference services; guidance to students and faculty in the development of skills in research methodology; organization, presentation and evaluation of library instruction sessions; and participation in the planning, development and implementation of the Library’s information literacy initiatives; c. the ongoing development, promotion and assessment of library services, systems and resources; d. communication, collaboration, and liaison with faculty, staff, students and others in the identification and analysis of user needs to effect improvements in library service; e. the management of the activities, staff and resources of a department or unit; f. participation in the work of library committees. ii. Professional librarians are expected to develop, on a continuing basis, their professional knowledge and expertise to support their professional practice. As such they are encouraged to participate in webcasts, teleconferences, or like activities, and successfully complete professional short courses, training sessions, workshops, and seminars. Professional librarians have the right to seek support from the University in order to undertake these activities.

Professional Practice Responsibilities of Librarians. a. Librarian members shall carry out their professional librarian responsibilities with all due attention to the establishment of fair, ethical, and respectful dealings with students, faculty and other members of the academic community. This includes but is not limited to: i. being accessible to students, faculty and other members of the academic community during reasonably scheduled office hours, as appropriate, and/or at other times; ii. in the case of planned absences, informing the University Librarian or their his/her designate to make mutually acceptable arrangements for ensuring that responsibilities are met appropriately; and iii. performing the duties of professional practice as outlined in their job description. b. The principal responsibilities of professional librarian members are to: i. Support the teaching, learning and research needs of the University community through professional practice for the University Library. Professional practice consists of those duties outlined in the job descriptions of professional librarian members and may include the following: a. a) the selection, development, organization, management, dissemination, assessment, and preservation of information resources; b. b) professional consultation and assistance in the use of information resources through reference services; guidance to students and faculty in the development of skills in research methodology; organization, presentation and evaluation of library instruction sessions; and participation in the planning, development and implementation of the Library’s information literacy initiatives; c. c) the ongoing development, promotion and assessment of library services, systems and resources; d. d) communication, collaboration, and liaison with faculty, staff, students and others in the identification and analysis of user needs to effect improvements in library service; e. e) the management of the activities, staff and resources of a department or unit; f. f) participation in the work of library committees. ii. Professional librarians are expected to develop, on a continuing basis, their professional knowledge and expertise to support their professional practice. As such they are encouraged to participate in webcasts, teleconferences, or like activities, and successfully complete professional short courses, training sessions, workshops, and seminars. Professional librarians have the right to seek support from the University in order to undertake these activities. c. The University Librarian, or his/her designate, after consultation with the relevant professional librarian members, may assign reasonable duties and responsibilities which are not in conflict with this Agreement (see Article 25 - Workload for Professional Librarian Members). The pattern of these responsibilities may vary from individual to individual and from time to time.

Professional Practice Responsibilities of Librarians. a. Librarian members shall carry out their professional librarian responsibilities with all due attention to the establishment of fair, ethical, and respectful dealings with students, faculty and other members of the academic community. This includes but is not limited to: i. being accessible to students, faculty and other members of the academic community during reasonably scheduled office hours, as appropriate, and/or at other times; ii. in the case of planned absences, informing the University Librarian or their his/her designate to make mutually acceptable arrangements for ensuring that responsibilities are met appropriately; and iii. performing the duties of professional practice as outlined in their job description. b. The principal responsibilities of professional librarian members are to: i. Support the teaching, learning and research needs of the University community through professional practice for the University Library. Professional practice consists of those duties outlined in the job descriptions of professional librarian members and may include the following: a. the selection, development, organization, management, dissemination, assessment, and preservation of information resources; b. professional consultation and assistance in the use of information resources through reference services; guidance to students and faculty in the development of skills in research methodology; organization, presentation and evaluation of library instruction sessions; and participation in the planning, development and implementation of the Library’s information literacy initiatives; c. the ongoing development, promotion and assessment of library services, systems and resources; d. communication, collaboration, and liaison with faculty, staff, students and others in the identification and analysis of user needs to effect improvements in library service; e. the management of the activities, staff and resources of a department or unit; f. participation in the work of library committees. ii. Professional librarians are expected to develop, on a continuing basis, their professional knowledge and expertise to support their professional practice. As such they are encouraged to participate in webcasts, teleconferences, or like activities, and successfully complete professional short courses, training sessions, workshops, and seminars. Professional librarians have the right to seek support from the University in order to undertake these activities.

Professional Practice Responsibilities of Librarians. a. Librarian members shall carry out their professional librarian responsibilities with all due attention to the establishment of fair, ethical, and respectful dealings with students, faculty and other members of the academic community. This includes but is not limited to: i. being accessible to students, faculty and other members of the academic community during reasonably scheduled office hours, as appropriate, and/or at other times; ii. in the case of planned absences, informing the University Librarian or their designate to make mutually acceptable arrangements for ensuring that responsibilities are met appropriately; and iii. performing the duties of professional practice as outlined in their job description. b. The principal responsibilities of professional librarian members are to: i. Support the teaching, learning and research needs of the University community through professional practice for the University Library. Professional practice consists of those duties outlined in the job descriptions of professional librarian members and may include the following: a. the selection, development, organization, management, dissemination, assessment, and preservation of information resources; b. professional consultation and assistance in the use of information resources through reference services; guidance to students and faculty in the development of skills in research methodology; organization, presentation and evaluation of library instruction sessions; and participation in the planning, development and implementation of the Library’s information literacy initiatives; c. the ongoing development, promotion and assessment of library services, systems and resources; d. communication, collaboration, and liaison with faculty, staff, students and others in the identification and analysis of user needs to effect improvements in library service; e. the management of the activities, staff and resources of a department or unit; f. participation in the work of library committees. ii. Professional librarians are expected to develop, on a continuing basis, their professional knowledge and expertise to support their professional practice. As such they are encouraged to participate in webcasts, teleconferences, or like activities, and successfully complete professional short courses, training sessions, workshops, and seminars. Professional librarians have the right to seek support from the University in order to undertake these activities.