Staffing
- Resignation
- Jason Carey, Cleaner, Operations (P/T), February 9, 2026.
- Henry Fernau, Computer Clerk, Adult and Youth Services (P/T), effective February 26, 2026.
- Request to Appoint
- Jacob Argudo, Cleaner, Operations (P/T), $18.51/hr, effective March 3, 2026.
- Hiring
- Cleaner, Operations (P/T) – currently collection applications.
Recent Professional Development Trainings
Since our last meeting, I attended several professional development trainings focused on employment law, workplace safety, workplace investigations, and staff well-being. These sessions help ensure that our policies and practices remain up to date and that we continue to support a safe, respectful, and legally compliant workplace for library staff.
Trainings included Recent Developments in Labor and Employment Law hosted by the Long Island Library Resources Council, which provided updates on changes in employment law that may impact Libraries. I also attended Workplace Violence Prevention through the Capital District Library Council. This training reviewed prevention strategies, recognizing potential risk factors, and employer responsibilities related to workplace safety, and will be particularly helpful in my role serving on the Library’s Workplace Violence Prevention Committee. Several trainings were hosted by the Society for Human Resource Management, including sessions on handling off-duty misconduct, preventing and addressing sexual harassment, leading workplace investigations, and supporting modern employee well-being. Together, these trainings provided guidance and practical tools for handling complex HR situations, supporting staff, and ensuring the library continues to follow current best practices.
ADA Compliance
In February, I met with Brendon for ADA accessibility training related to public-facing documents, including job postings. We reviewed ways to make sure documents are formatted so they are accessible to all users, including individuals who rely on assistive technologies. This included guidance on document structure and formatting that can improve accessibility. This training will help ensure that future job postings and other HR materials are clear, accessible, and in line with ADA requirements.
Respectfully submitted by:
Kelly McCombs, Human Resources Manager