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New TSD Staff Orientation

  1. Supples & arrangements in advance of employee's arrival
    • desk calendar, scissors, stapler, paper, tape, phone book (NYU, Bobst) paperclips, pens/pencils
    • wardrobe assignment/key
    • time sheet
    • TSD workplace policies
    • job description
    • procedures manual
    • library organization chart; TSD roster
    • library phone list
    • inclement weather procedure
    • holiday schedule
    • vacation request slips
    • routing slips
    • statistics sheets
    • mail slot
    • ADVANCE account and relevant permissions
    • name sign


  1. Basics
    • hours to be worked, including lunch and breaks
    • fill out work schedule
    • attendance and vacation policies
    • show work area
    • acq. staff introductions
    • tour of library (see attached)
    • time sheet, where and how to fill in
    • memo boards - where they are, what they contain
    • dept. phone numbers/phone system, phone policy
    • copy of TSD work place policies
    • supplies - where located/how to order
    • photocopies (rules about use)


  1. Introduction to work assignment
    • description of unit responsibilities
    • general relationship of TSD units
    • department structure/reporting relationships
    • job duties & responsibilities (review job description,
    • expectations, responsibilities, priorities, training,
    • evaluation, probationary process, how duties contribute to success of department library)
    • red book