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		<title>&#8216;One Libraries&#8217; Engagement Day Focused on Well-Being</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lara De Meo Hoyt]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 13:48:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Friday, May 30, more than 100 Rutgers University Libraries faculty and staff gathered for the Libraries’ first organization-wide Engagement Day. The full-day, in-person event was held at Rutgers University–New Brunswick’s Livingston Student Center. All library locations were closed for the day.  &#160; Professional Development Focused on Well-being  Engagement Day featured two professional development sessions [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Rutgers University Libraries Mentoring Program Committee Hosts Authors and Editors Panel Discussions</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mary Beth Weber]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Nov 2022 17:44:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In November 2022, the Rutgers University Libraries Mentoring Program Committee hosted a two-part program to give authors insight and confidence to share their ideas and expertise through publishing: &#8220;Part 1: Editors Panel&#8221; (November 2) and &#8220;Part 2: Authors Panel&#8221; (November 17). Experienced editors and authors discussed the fundamentals of research, writing, and publishing. They addressed [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>DEI Spotlight &#8211; December 2022</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dennis Mark]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2022 23:59:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[December 2022 Spotlight The DEI Committee 2.0 was formed in late 2021 and comprises staff and faculty representing all Rutgers campuses. The committee&#8217;s mission is to: respect and foster perspectives that reflect varying backgrounds, identities, roles, and their intersections; create and support structures and behaviors that encourage equity, fairness, and justice; and promote an environment of belonging, respect, opportunity, and empowerment. [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Regina Koury]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2019 18:28:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Diversity, equity, and inclusion are acknowledged as being fundamental values of the American Library Association and its members, and diversity is listed as one of ALA’s key action areas. The Libraries’ philosophy is that “as the intellectual commons of one the most diverse universities in the nation, Rutgers University Libraries advance and promote diversity in [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>The URA-AFT Performance Appraisals Are Due April 30</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Barbara Weldon]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2018 18:52:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[URA-AFT Performance Appraisal Process is upcoming with the appraisal period running from 5/1/2017 – 4/30/2018. Appraisals must be completed by 4/30/2018. Supervisors can take advantage of University HR training being held on March 20, 2018. Understanding the Performance Appraisal Process for Rutgers   https://hrservices.rutgers.edu/CRS/enroll.aspx?OID=13122 Fillable forms now available for your convenience: Performance Appraisal Form:  https://www.libraries.rutgers.edu/rul/staff/hr/URA-SCP-Appraisal-Form-fillable.pdf Employee [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Retirement and YOU!</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Barbara Weldon]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2017 16:23:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A new year is approaching! If you are thinking about retirement and what is involved in the process you should check out the important on-line links below that offer key information to help you prepare. ABP Retirement: Welcome to the Alternate Benefit Program Retirement Seminar Presentation [PDF]. PERS Retirement: Welcome to the Public Employees’ Retirement System [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Year End Carryover Accrual Review For Employees Who Accrue Paid Time Each Month</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michele Petosa]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2017 20:16:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Employees that are eligible to accrue paid time off should review year-end carryover accruals and discuss with supervisors to use excess vacation time prior to the June 30, 2017 deadline.  Staff may carry over one year accrual plus the time accrued for the month of June. ARS Administrators are strongly encouraged to review and insure [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Performance Appraisals for URA-AFT Employees Are Due April 30</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jessica Pellien]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2017 16:35:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[It’s Performance Appraisal time again! The program has two components: performance evaluation and merit increases. In anticipation of an announcement from University Human Resources regarding the performance appraisal program for URA-AFT employees, managers and supervisors should remind their URA-AFT employees to begin a self-appraisal. To be eligible for the Staff Compensation Program (SCP), URA-AFT employees [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>New Preprint Database from University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences Library Available Now</title>
		<link>https://agenda.libraries.rutgers.edu/new-preprint-database-from-university-of-pittsburgh-health-sciences-library-available-now/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Roberta Fitzpatrick]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2017 19:51:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences Library has introduced a new federated search engine that enables users to simultaneously search a number of databases which allow for the deposit and peer review of prepublication article manuscripts. Researchers can access articles on the most current topics prior to their final publication. The resource has blog-like features [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Video Conferencing Best Practices</title>
		<link>https://agenda.libraries.rutgers.edu/video-conferencing-best-practices/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Robeson Library]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2016 20:16:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[We’re all attending lots of videoconferences and there are ways to make the experience better for both the host and remote sites. Here are some tips to insure everyone can see, hear, and participate regardless of where they are. Courtesy and empathy are the key factors of a successful video conference. Hosts and participants at [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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