It’s Employee Learning Week 2007 @ PLCMC. Today’s topic is Get to Work!

Do you prefer to learn by doing? Do you have ideas to share? If you are ready to get out of the classroom and get to work then take a look at these on-the-job learning opportunities.

Technology Scholars Program

If you have innovative ideas for new or expanded library services then check out the Technology Scholars Program.

Application Deadline: December 21st
For more info contact: Matt Gullett

Staff Exchange Enrichment Program

Are you curious about how they do things down under? Do you have some best practices that you’d like to share with another library system? The Staff Exchange Enrichment Program provides the opportunity to trade places with a library staff member in another part of the world.

Application Deadline: December 31st
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For more info contact: Rick Ricker

Multicultural Scholars Program

If you have the desire to provide service to the Latino community and to help other staff provide this service then this is the program for you.

Application Deadline: January 1st
For application and more info contact: Conchy Farrell

It’s Employee Learning Week 2007 @ PLCMC. Today’s topic is the Professional Membership Assistance Program.

What is the Professional Membership Assistance Program?

It’s a benefit to assist you with paying for membership dues to organizations such as ALA or NCLA. Membership and active participation in a professional organization is encouraged for all staff. You and the library can benefit through membership and its related activities, networking opportunities, committees, and resources.

How does it work?

As this is a reimbursement program, obtain or renew your membership first, then submit an Expense Report and attach your membership receipt. See the Employee Benefits Handbook on PLCMC Central for more details and for a complete list of organizations: http://intranet.plcmc.org/hr/benefits/employee.asp#membership

Who do I contact if I have questions?

Chuck Mallas (Finance Director) or Rick Ricker (Human Resources Manager)

Employee Learning Week 2007 kicked off with a bang today when our director, Charles Brown, announced the chance for one lucky staff person to participate in an all expense paid exchange program with the Yarra Plenty Regional Library in Melbourne, Australia!

During the month long exchange program the PLCMC staff member will have the chance to learn from staff and gather work experiences at the YPRL. Upon returning, the exchange participant will prepare both a written report and presentation about the best practices, ideas and experiences gathered during the exchange.

The Staff Exchange Enrichment Program aims to provide staff with opportunities to receive and share information and best practices with other world-class innovative libraries and is considered an essential component of PLCMC’s commitment to staff development.

The program is open to any full-time PLCMC employee who has been at the library for at least one year and who has received successful or exemplary on his or her last annual performance review.

I’m so excited! What a great opportunity for one of our employees! I love working for an organization that is so committed to developing its staff!