Table of Contents
Disclaimer: The policies set forth in this handbook are not intended to create a contract, nor are they to be construed to constitute contractual obligations of any kind or a contract of employment between the Library and its employees. All employees are hired on an at-will basis. Each person’s employment is for no specific term of time. Handley Regional Library System reserves the right to terminate the employment relationship at any time. The policies and procedures in this handbook are subject to change at any time.
The Handley Regional Library System Board approved a motion on February 19, 2008 designating this Handbook as the official Handley Regional Library System Employee Handbook.
The Board has approved all policies in the handbook. The Personnel Committee will review all future significant changes to the handbook.
01 – Introduction
02 – Joining & Leaving the Library
Recruitment & Hiring
Leaving the employ of the library
03 – Employment Status & Records
Categories of Employment
Personnel Files
04 – Work Hours
Time Keeping
Schedules
Breaks
Attendance
Overtime & the Fair Labor Standards Act
05 – Compensation
Classification & Compensation Plan
Payroll Information
Pay Setoffs & Garnishments
06 – Staff Conduct & Work Rules
General Staff Conduct
Discrimination & Harassment
Drug & Alcohol Use
Dress & Appearance
Food & Drink
Smoking
Library Identification Badges
Dealing with Patrons & Problem Behavior
Use of Personal Cell Phones & Devices with Headphones
Confidential Information
Conflicts of Interest
Employment & Activities Outside the Library System
07 – Disciplinary Action & Grievance Procedures
08 – Library Equipment & Property
Care & Repair of equipment
Use of Telephones
Personal Use of Photocopiers and Fax Machines
Personal Use of Computer Equipment
Return of Library Property
On the Job Safety & Health
Emergencies
Security
Disaster Response
10 – Emergency Closings
11 – Employee Benefits
Holidays
Annual Leave
Sick Leave
Leave without Pay
Community Sick Leave Bank
Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Bereavement Leave
Injury Leave
Military Leave
Blood Donations & Flu Shots
Health Insurance
Retirement
Civil Liability Insurance
12 – Jury Duty
13 – Staff Development
Performance Evaluations
Conferences & Outside Training
Library School Grants
Other Tuition Assistance
14 – Discrimination & Harassment
15 – Safe Library Policy & Guidelines
16 – On the Job Safety & Health Guidelines
17 – Computer Use Policy & Guidelines