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Fri 22 Nov 2019 – Mon 13 Apr 2020

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November 2019

Mon 25	Booker Briefings for All Staff Finished 14:00 - 16:00 Cambridge University Library, Milstein Room On the 30th September, the University Libraries began using Booker as the new booking system for meeting rooms across the Libraries. To walk staff through the new system and to answer any questions, Rob Smith from UIS will be hosting a Booker Briefing for All Staff on Monday 25th November at 2pm - 4pm in the Milstein Room, and Thursday 5th December at 10am - 12pm. These sessions are drop ins, so please pop along between these times as most suitable for you! Both Briefings will be the same and are open drop in events.
	Cambridge University Libraries Staff : Induction Workshop: Part I Finished 14:30 - 16:30 Cambridge University Library, IT Training Room This is an interactive workshop, designed to help new staff learn more about the Cambridge University Library, meet some of the key people who work in it and learn more about key library policies.
Tue 26	Leadership Network - Launch Session Finished 09:30 - 11:30 Cambridge University Library, Milstein Room Network Launch Session Jess Gardner will launch the new Leadership Network at the two following sessions. The launch has been split between the two dates to accommodate the need for cover in Libraries and Departments. Therefore you only need to sign up for one launch session. The new network will be launched at two sessions. The launch has been split between the two dates to accommodate the need for cover in Libraries and Departments. Therefore you only need to sign up for one launch session. However, if possible can you hold both slots in your diary in case we need to balance the numbers between the two dates. 21 November 14:00 – 16:00 – Milstein Room 26 November 09:30-11:30 – Milstein Room (please note this is in place of the scheduled SMG meeting) The programme detail for the session will follow. Network Goals: 1. To create structured opportunities to improve communication across our teams. 2. To help build a community of practice, sharing ideas and experience, round leadership and management for the University Libraries beyond the more formal structures of the Senior Management Group and Leadership Team. 3. To create a forum for dedicated training and development for us all, relevant to our roles as managers and leaders Any enquiries to sw761@cam.ac.uk
	Cambridge University Libraries Staff : Induction Workshop: Part II Finished 14:00 - 17:00 Cambridge University Library, IT Training Room This is an interactive workshop, designed to help new staff learn more about the Cambridge University Library and meet some of the key people who work in it. Staff will take part in some fun activities to learn more about other departments within the Cambridge University Libraries, have a presentation from a member of the Leadership Team about the wider workings of the University and have time to check their HR24 Induction Checklists and meet other new starters. Designed to be more informal, this workshop is a great opportunity to meet other staff, make contacts and ask any questions that you may have come across in your first month of employment.

December 2019

Thu 5	Booker Briefings for All Staff Finished 10:00 - 12:00 Cambridge University Library, Milstein Room On the 30th September, the University Libraries began using Booker as the new booking system for meeting rooms across the Libraries. To walk staff through the new system and to answer any questions, Rob Smith from UIS will be hosting a Booker Briefing for All Staff on Monday 25th November at 2pm - 4pm in the Milstein Room, and Thursday 5th December at 10am - 12pm. These sessions are drop ins, so please pop along between these times as most suitable for you! Both Briefings will be the same and are open drop in events.
Mon 9	Cambridge University Libraries Staff : Induction Workshop: Part I Finished 14:30 - 16:30 Cambridge University Library, IT Training Room This is an interactive workshop, designed to help new staff learn more about the Cambridge University Library, meet some of the key people who work in it and learn more about key library policies.
Thu 19	Cambridge University Libraries Staff : Induction Workshop: Part II Finished 14:00 - 17:00 Cambridge University Library, Aoi Comms Room 1 This is an interactive workshop, designed to help new staff learn more about the Cambridge University Library and meet some of the key people who work in it. Staff will take part in some fun activities to learn more about other departments within the Cambridge University Libraries, have a presentation from a member of the Leadership Team about the wider workings of the University and have time to check their HR24 Induction Checklists and meet other new starters. Designed to be more informal, this workshop is a great opportunity to meet other staff, make contacts and ask any questions that you may have come across in your first month of employment.

January 2020

Mon 6	Cambridge University Libraries Staff : Induction Workshop: Part I Finished 14:30 - 16:30 Cambridge University Library, IT Training Room This is an interactive workshop, designed to help new staff learn more about the Cambridge University Library, meet some of the key people who work in it and learn more about key library policies.
Mon 13	All Staff Briefing Finished 11:00 - 12:00 Faculty of Divinity, Sidgwick Site, Runcie Room Dr Jessica Gardner, University Librarian and Director of Library Services, would like to invite all University Library staff, College Librarians, non-affiliated Librarians and Departmental Librarians to join one of two all staff briefings in January 2020.
Thu 16	All Staff Briefing Finished 15:00 - 16:00 Faculty of Divinity, Sidgwick Site, Runcie Room Dr Jessica Gardner, University Librarian and Director of Library Services, would like to invite all University Library staff, College Librarians, non-affiliated Librarians and Departmental Librarians to join one of two all staff briefings in January 2020.
Mon 20	Cambridge University Libraries Staff : Induction Workshop: Part I CANCELLED 14:30 - 16:30 Cambridge University Library, IT Training Room This is an interactive workshop, designed to help new staff learn more about the Cambridge University Library, meet some of the key people who work in it and learn more about key library policies.
Tue 28	Cambridge University Libraries Staff : Induction Workshop: Part II Finished 14:00 - 17:00 Cambridge University Library, IT Training Room This is an interactive workshop, designed to help new staff learn more about the Cambridge University Library and meet some of the key people who work in it. Staff will take part in some fun activities to learn more about other departments within the Cambridge University Libraries, have a presentation from a member of the Leadership Team about the wider workings of the University and have time to check their HR24 Induction Checklists and meet other new starters. Designed to be more informal, this workshop is a great opportunity to meet other staff, make contacts and ask any questions that you may have come across in your first month of employment.

February 2020

Mon 3	Cambridge University Libraries Staff : Induction Workshop: Part I Finished 14:30 - 16:30 Cambridge University Library, IT Training Room This is an interactive workshop, designed to help new staff learn more about the Cambridge University Library, meet some of the key people who work in it and learn more about key library policies.
Wed 5	Essential Skills for Supporting Students Finished 09:45 - 12:45 Cambridge University Library, IT Training Room Training led by Lisa Dery from SUAS.
Mon 17	Cambridge University Libraries Staff : Induction Workshop: Part I Finished 14:30 - 16:30 Cambridge University Library, IT Training Room This is an interactive workshop, designed to help new staff learn more about the Cambridge University Library, meet some of the key people who work in it and learn more about key library policies.
Wed 19	CUL Leadership Network - Lightning Talk - Understanding unpaid placements/volunteers at the Cambridge University Libraries Finished 11:30 - 12:30 Cambridge University Library, Milstein Room Understanding unpaid placements/volunteers at the Cambridge University Libraries This session aims to provide participants with an up to date overview of the current types of unpaid placements that the Cambridge University Libraries offers, an overview of the related policies, and the process that ULHR has implemented to support line managers in bringing people into the Library in an unpaid capacity, under the right agreement, using the correct terminology.
Mon 24	Managing for Success (1 of 2) Finished 09:00 - 16:30 Cambridge University Library, IT Training Room This course has been developed in response to staff feedback which highlighted the need for more structured support and development of line management skills. Dates: 24th and 25th February 2020 (Attendance at both days is essential) Times: 09:00 – 16:30 Venue: Training Room at UL Course Leaders: Sheila Wotherspoon Objectives:  To explore the role of an effective manager  To outline the expectations of CUL managers  To understand the value of a feedback culture and openness to feedback at all levels of the organisation  To explore the skills required for effective communication, including active listening, questioning and feedback  To understand the role of coaching in effective line management  To provide an opportunity to practice the skills required to coach, give feedback and hold a challenging conversation
Tue 25	Managing for Success (2 of 2) Finished 09:00 - 16:30 Cambridge University Library, IT Training Room This course has been developed in response to staff feedback which highlighted the need for more structured support and development of line management skills. Dates: 24th and 25th February 2020 (Attendance at both days is essential) Times: 09:00 – 16:30 Venue: Training Room at UL Course Leaders: Sheila Wotherspoon Objectives:  To explore the role of an effective manager  To outline the expectations of CUL managers  To understand the value of a feedback culture and openness to feedback at all levels of the organisation  To explore the skills required for effective communication, including active listening, questioning and feedback  To understand the role of coaching in effective line management  To provide an opportunity to practice the skills required to coach, give feedback and hold a challenging conversation
	Cambridge University Libraries Staff : Induction Workshop: Part II CANCELLED 14:00 - 17:00 Cambridge University Library, IT Training Room This is an interactive workshop, designed to help new staff learn more about the Cambridge University Library and meet some of the key people who work in it. Staff will take part in some fun activities to learn more about other departments within the Cambridge University Libraries, have a presentation from a member of the Leadership Team about the wider workings of the University and have time to check their HR24 Induction Checklists and meet other new starters. Designed to be more informal, this workshop is a great opportunity to meet other staff, make contacts and ask any questions that you may have come across in your first month of employment.

March 2020

Mon 2	Cambridge University Libraries Staff : Induction Workshop: Part I Finished 14:30 - 16:30 Cambridge University Library, IT Training Room This is an interactive workshop, designed to help new staff learn more about the Cambridge University Library, meet some of the key people who work in it and learn more about key library policies.
Mon 16	Cambridge University Libraries Staff : Induction Workshop: Part I Finished 14:30 - 16:30 Cambridge University Library, Aoi Comms Room 1 This is an interactive workshop, designed to help new staff learn more about the Cambridge University Library, meet some of the key people who work in it and learn more about key library policies.
Mon 30	Cambridge University Libraries Staff : Induction Workshop: Part I CANCELLED 14:30 - 16:30 Cambridge University Library, IT Training Room This is an interactive workshop, designed to help new staff learn more about the Cambridge University Library, meet some of the key people who work in it and learn more about key library policies.
Tue 31	Cambridge University Libraries Staff : Induction Workshop: Part II CANCELLED 14:00 - 17:00 Cambridge University Library, Aoi Comms Room 1 This is an interactive workshop, designed to help new staff learn more about the Cambridge University Library and meet some of the key people who work in it. Staff will take part in some fun activities to learn more about other departments within the Cambridge University Libraries, have a presentation from a member of the Leadership Team about the wider workings of the University and have time to check their HR24 Induction Checklists and meet other new starters. Designed to be more informal, this workshop is a great opportunity to meet other staff, make contacts and ask any questions that you may have come across in your first month of employment.

April 2020

Tue 7	Cambridge University Libraries Staff : Induction Workshop: Condensed Online Part I Finished 11:30 - 13:30 N/A This is an online and condensed video presentation covering essential policies and information that is relevant for new starters whilst the Library premises are closed and staff are remote working.
Mon 13	Cambridge University Libraries Staff : Induction Workshop: Part I CANCELLED 14:30 - 16:30 Cambridge University Library, IT Training Room This is an interactive workshop, designed to help new staff learn more about the Cambridge University Library, meet some of the key people who work in it and learn more about key library policies.