Rutgers Connect Tips and Tricks

How to create a calendar appointment from an email message   With so many events publicized via distribution lists like RUL_Everyone and other University-wide lists, it may be difficult to keep track of meetings, webinars, training sessions, speakers, and other… Continue Reading

The Results of Our Budget Request for FY2018

In recent months, we have spent a lot of time talking about organizational changes and the advantages of breaking down silos. This month, I want to discuss a shining example of what we accomplish when we work together—the outcome of… Continue Reading

Quick Takes on Events and News — May 2017

The New Brunswick Libraries announced their schedule of #Stressbusters events for the spring exam period. Highlights include a photo booth at the Math/Physics Library, button making at the Art Library, and pet therapy sessions at Alexander, Douglass, Kilmer, and LSM.… Continue Reading

The Numbers Are in! Rutgers Giving Day Final Report

Back in November, we reported on the preliminary Rutgers Giving Day results and the news was good. Now the final numbers from the Rutgers Foundation are in, and we are proud to say that the news is even better! Our… Continue Reading

Quick Takes on Events and News — April 2017

Rutgers University Libraries are cosponsoring two high-profile events in New Brunswick this month: Alice Aycock: Selected Works Douglass Dean’s Colloquia: Conversations In partnership with Jacquelyn Litt, dean of Douglass Residential College, the Libraries are delighted to welcome Rutgers alumna Alice… Continue Reading

Crash Courses in bioPreprint and GrantForward

The worlds of scholarly grants and publication are changing rapidly in response to new technology and shifts in funding. Fortunately, the Libraries have resources to help scholars meet the demands of these new landscapes. This month, Smith Library’s Roberta Fitzpatrick Bronson… Continue Reading

GrantForward offers an efficient way to find funding opportunities

GrantForward contains information on over 25,000 funding opportunities for over $50 billion. These awards are available from federal, state, and foundation funding sources. Users of GrantForward can search this database of funding opportunities in order to retrieve information on what… Continue Reading

What Can We Learn from Toy Story? Toward an Open and Collaborative Culture

March 29th, Cabinet had our first of three retreats designed to set priorities for [2017-2019] and action plans for 2018. The time we spent together reminded me of how important and at times challenging collaborative work is. In the face… Continue Reading

Performance Appraisals for URA-AFT Employees Are Due April 30

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… Continue Reading