Common use of Research Leaves Clause in Contracts

Research Leaves. 20.12.1 A librarian on an appointment of at least half-time who is not yet eligible for a first sabbatical leave may be granted short-term professional leave after two years of service to the University at half-time or more. Such leave may be of varying duration, not to exceed two months within any two-year period. In the event a librarian’s appointments since date of hire reflect varying percentage of appointment, such leave shall be granted on the basis of average percentage of appointment since initial hire. Such leave shall be approved by the Chancellor, based upon a proposal that clearly demonstrates the benefit to be gained by the University from the librarian’s exposure to new ideas, skills, and practices. Six months of service upon return shall be required; a librarian who fails to fulfill the service obligation shall be required to repay the University the salary paid during the leave. 20.12.2 Librarians shall be eligible for sabbaticals as described in the University of Massachusetts Amherst Librarian Sabbatical Leave Policy set forth in Appendix C(L). This policy shall replace the University of Massachusetts Amherst Library Sabbatical Policy. 20.12.3 A librarian who wishes released time to pursue advanced study, research, or teaching or to attend professional meetings shall make written application to the DOL at least twenty days prior to the requested date for release. The request shall specify the reasons for the request, the activities to be undertaken, the benefit to the Libraries, and the amount of released time necessary to complete the project. The DOL shall provide his/her written decision to the librarian within ten days of receipt of the request. Such requests shall not be unreasonably denied.

Research Leaves. 20.12.1 A librarian on an appointment of at least half-time who is not yet eligible for a first sabbatical leave may be granted short-term professional leave after two years of service to the University at half-time or more. Such leave may be of varying duration, not to exceed two months within any two-year period. In the event a librarian’s appointments since date of hire reflect varying percentage of appointment, such leave shall be granted on the basis of average percentage of appointment since initial hire. Such leave shall be approved by the Chancellor, based upon a proposal that clearly demonstrates the benefit to be gained by the University from the librarian’s exposure to new ideas, skills, and practices. Six months of service upon return shall be required; a librarian who fails to fulfill the service obligation shall be required to repay the University the salary paid during the leave. 20.12.2 Librarians shall be eligible for sabbaticals as described in the University of Massachusetts Amherst Librarian Sabbatical Leave Policy set forth in Appendix C(L). This policy shall replace the University of Massachusetts Amherst Library Sabbatical Policy. 20.12.3 A librarian who wishes released time to pursue advanced study, research, or teaching or to attend professional meetings shall make written application to the DOL at least twenty days prior to the requested date for release. The request shall specify the reasons for the request, the activities to be undertaken, the benefit to the Libraries, and the amount of released time necessary to complete the project. The DOL shall provide his/her their written decision to the librarian within ten days of receipt of the request. Such requests shall not be unreasonably denied. 20.12.4 All librarians shall be eligible to apply for internal UMass awards such as mutual mentoring grants, professional development grants/programs and similar opportunities that are relevant to their job duties. Librarians shall be eligible to apply to teach First Year seminars.