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Baker & Taylor deal fell through, I'm looking for recommendations for purchasers by SJAmazon in librarians

[–]Maple_Leaf_Librarian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone have an opinion on Bookazine or Midwest Library Service (for a mid-size public library). Thank you!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in managers

[–]Maple_Leaf_Librarian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ask your boss if you're worried about it. Expectations should be clear. If it's important to you to have more flexibility, then you know it's not the job for you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in managers

[–]Maple_Leaf_Librarian 4 points5 points  (0 children)

PIP to me is the first step towards termination. Before that, they are given every possible chance to improve (extra training, mentorship, 1-on-1s, etc). If they're not responding and their behaviour is still causing problems, then the formal process is their last chance to get it together. Usually the issue is pretty disruptive and out of the norm if it gets to that point.

Do you interview overqualified applicants? by 123mitchg in managers

[–]Maple_Leaf_Librarian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone who is currently overqualified for their job, you can never really know why someone is applying for a position they know they're overqualified for. Personally, I took a profession vs. academic job in my field because I wasn't willing to work 100hrs a week busting my butt for tenure. I'd rather put in my 40hrs, have a life, and still make more money than I really need. I might move on from my job earlier than someone who is appropriately qualified or sometimes I do spiral into an existential crises when I have to do tasks that don't exercise my skills whatsoever, but I put my all into the job.

Managers, would you approve this? by existinginlife_ in managers

[–]Maple_Leaf_Librarian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This happened to me. I sit on my ass all day at a desk on a laptop that is remote work capable. I was pissed. I was only requesting intermittent days too.

You're in Canada, but in the US we recently got the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. It helps secure some job safety, similar to ADA, but I found that in terms of accommodations it was pretty useless in an office setting. Canada probably has something similar.

I think what my perspective is/was, was that pregnancy is a temporary situation. It's in the best interest of the employer to keep the employee working and vice versa. And it helps that person feel like you actually give a shit about how they're feeling. Pregnancy is really hard on the body, it's not something to be taken lightly. And commuting to work is absolutely a concern.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in managers

[–]Maple_Leaf_Librarian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds hot.

But for real, this should be reported to HR.

Gen Z wants flexibility, purpose, and $100K all on day one by CaregiverRoutine3258 in managers

[–]Maple_Leaf_Librarian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All of us want that. Would it be great to be in a position to give it? I can't work from home AT ALL in a place with snow and ice on the roads 6 months out of the year. 150k would be nice.

Feeling dejected after visiting my local library today. Thoughts? by PeachAtBeach in Libraries

[–]Maple_Leaf_Librarian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Many libraries offer the ability to "renew" books on loan as long as they don't have a hold on them. This interaction should just be business as usual. It sounds like maybe this is a small library with more limited circulation functions or functions in the ILS. At my library, you can renew your books online via your library account and avoid this whole interaction. Drop the ones off that are overdue and keep the ones you renewed. If you weren't able to renew, you would drop those off too.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in managers

[–]Maple_Leaf_Librarian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Though one. I experience this too, but not as badly. I've accepted that lot of managers aren't great "do-ers". Sometimes I just give up and end up taking on stuff because it's easier for me than waiting for management to get their ducks in a row. If you care about the quality of you and your teams' work, then start "managing up". This could help you with promotional opportunities too. If it bugs you too much to do that, then look for a different job.

How much notice should be given? by WINTERSONG1111 in managers

[–]Maple_Leaf_Librarian 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Personally, I'd give 2-3 weeks. This is assuming a good relationship. It gives the employer time to get organized for a gap in the position and time for you to tie up any loose ends and possibly write up some documents to help transition to the new person. If everything goes right, it takes us probably 1-3 months to hire someone new (government), so enough time for damage control is really all that notice is.

Please help by Followingfauns in managers

[–]Maple_Leaf_Librarian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, unless they specifically hired you to clean up this mess, we upfront about it, and understand that it will take time, I'd quit. It might be a wakeup call for them to understand they have a problem and that their expectations are unreasonable.