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Technology forum

On the second Thursday each month, there will be a focused topic with time for technology questions and patron scenarios. Sign up in Workday. If you have suggested topics or are interested in hosting, contact Morgan Martin at morganma@multco.us.

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Communicating with Customers, Guidelines for

Handling sensitive situations in the library

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Community room reservations

How to make and cancel a reservation using MyMCL and the Communico Reserve staff portal.

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Library services

Conference and training costs

Summary of what MCL pays for

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Conference information

Information about conferences that MCL supports

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Employee-worn identifiable articles

Information about employee-worn identifiable articles. Updated 8/7/24.

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Employment and income verification

How to request employment or income verification through The Work Number

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Holiday guidance for library staff

This guidance provides direction to staff who are involved in determining and developing holiday displays, programming and services.

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Facilities

How to Pack Crates

Packing crates

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How to present at a conference

Presenting at a conference is a great way to grow professionally and to share your work. Follow this process to get your proposal approved by MCL before you submit it to the conference.

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Internships

MLIS Internships and Job Development Positions at MCL

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Mediation services

L+OD can help individuals or teams improve their conflict resolution skills through training, coaching and mediation services.

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Notice for New Employees & Volunteers Relating to the Prevention of Workplace Violence

MCL is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace and prohibits any form of violence or threats of violence in the workplace. All staff are responsible for assisting with the preservation of a safe and secure work environment.

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Paid parental leave

Multnomah County's parental leave benefits, explained.

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Professional development

Professional development is practice and learning that supports your professional growth.

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Public Internet Use Click-through Agreements

Text of the Agreement for Use of Public Computers at Multnomah County Library     

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Retreats

L+OD can help to plan and facilitate a retreat for your workgroup.

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Shredding Quick Tips

When and how to shred records as required by law

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Social Software Policy

Multnomah County Library's policy on social software use by staff. It covers content creation, both on and off the job, staff responsibilities, and moderating public content. It defines social software, addresses employee free speech, and provides guidelines for professional online conduct.

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Statistics

PolicyThe Multnomah County Library collects and records statistics in order to measure library usage.RationaleStatistics are used to monitor library activity for the...

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Technical competencies

These competencies were created by pulling together employees throughout the organization, in most classifications, to detail the work they do on a day-to-day basis

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Training and conference attendance requests

Information on how to sign up for training and conferences

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Travel expense and time entry guidelines

More detailed information about what is paid when traveling

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TriMet Emergency Ride Home Program

The Emergency Ride Home Program provides the opportunity for an employee, who uses alternative transportation to commute to/from work and experiences a qualified emergency during the work day, to obtain a free taxi ride from a participating taxi company to an appropriate site when the employee needs to respond to the emergency situation.

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Using the new library commons

Get help and resources on the new library staff manual

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Youth Services Dispatch

Weekly YS news, kudos, trainings and reminders

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