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With many businesses being available around the clock and an increasing number of people working nights, evenings and weekends. Libraries in all sectors have been asked to extend opening hours. Library users expect to have 24 hour access to IT.
Biometrics is the biological identification of a person. As most library applications are involved with computers, in the library context this usually means using fingerprint readers as a secure method for identification.
Communicating with confidence is very important. If you want to communicate clearly you need to pay attention to your voice, gestures, facial expressions and posture, as well as being aware of other people’s personal space.
HE and FE institutions and public libraries are increasingly using Closed Circuit Television across their sites to ensure site security and the safety of staff, students and visitors. Colour CCTV cameras are usually the best option. The Data Protection Act 1998 was extended in 2001 to cover CCTV.
Advice on content of customer care standards in library and information departments. Lists suggestions for both personal and professional standards.
The Data Protection Act 1998 gives legal rights to individuals in respect of their personal data held by others. Libraries must reassess the ways they process personal data and monitor employee information, whether manually recorded or computerised.
The legal and social implications of the employment of ex-offenders.Contents of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and the Police Act are described.
Brief description of legal changes in the workplace for fixed-term workers
Technological advances have made it easier for employees to work away from the office. Many staff work at home on an informal, ad hoc basis. A large proportion are now using home as their work base.
Points to bear in mind when putting together an induction programme for new employees
Top Tips on Job Descriptions
Job sharing is where one full time job is split between two people; each partner covers every aspect of the job. They share the pay and benefits in proportion to the hours each works. They either work split days, split weeks, or alternate weeks. Although the majority of job sharers are women with childcare responsibilities, it is something that everyone can embrace irrespective of age or gender.
Description of leadership skills including the differences between managers and leaders
The following reading list gives guidance on lone working and aggressive behaviour.
How to monitor staff levels of sickness effectively and fairly
Description of how to market your library including mention of marketing audits and marketing plans. Also promotion
Maternity rights in the UK currently include: the right to time off for ante-natal care; the right not to be dismissed for any reason connected with pregnancy or childbirth; health and safety protection; the right to maternity leave; and the right to maternity pay.
Networking is a means of meeting other people to open up opportunities, and to obtain or exchange ideas or information. A professional network can help you build a strong support structure, which will continue to enhance your career in the years to come.
Figures from the Office for National Statistics show that 50% of the UK’s workforce will be 50 or over by 2020. Employers will need to make decisions based on skills and talents of individuals rather than age. A flexible approach to working patterns can help employers to attract older workers when recruiting and to hold onto their expertise when they are established employees.
Employing part-time workers helps you to attract a greater pool of talent to recruit from. According to a recent EOC report. Part-time working is the future, not only for women with children, but for older workers, who would like to continue working on a part-time basis.
General pointers on how to conduct a constructive performance appraisal
A person specification is drawn up from the job description. It lists the criteria that will be used in short listing and selecting candidates. It should emphasise the skills and abilities that are actually and realistically required to carry out the role.
Being able to present means that you have the ability to communicate information to an audience so that they gain a better grasp of the subject. As information professionals you may be putting a business case together, giving inductions to new users, teaching literacy skills, presenting at an interview or giving a presentation to colleagues at group or national events.
Practical suggestions to assist in finding a new job after redundancy
As the workplace becomes more flexible and the line management structure flatter some employees are finding that accepting a secondment will help their career progress faster.
Sensitive issues: alcohol and drug misuse, bullying, mental health, personal hygiene, poor performance, religious observance
Advice on how to help solve the problem of stress in the workplace for both employers and employees
How to prepare thoroughly for a job interview so that your chances of success are increased.
Tips and pointers on how to manage your time to maximum effectiveness leading to an improvement in your efficiency
Advice on how to attract and involve volunteers in libraries
Top Tips on Writing a Business Case
Advice on writing references concentrating on the legal points