Kia ora tātou,

Please read the October 2021 University Librarian’s Report here: https://ucshare.canterbury.ac.nz/management/dep/dep002/_layouts/15/WopiFrame.aspx?sourcedoc=/management/dep/dep002/Managers/Forms_and_Templates/UL-Report-October-2021.docx&action=default

It is packed full of lots of things to celebrate, we’ve been a busy team! 🙂

Ngā mihi, Gabrielle

Kia ora rā koutou,

We have a new date for the Rainbow Awareness Workshop that was postponed during the August lockdown. On Monday 29th November, Ari Nicholson (UC Rainbow Advisor) will lead us through a tailored workshop for Library Staff.  The workshop is open to any interested Library kaimahi and runs from 9am -1pm.

An outline of the workshop content is here:
K:\Management\Rainbow-workshop-2021.docx

You can register for the workshop at this link. It will be held in Room 224 and attendance is capped at 30 people which allows for ample physical distancing in this space.

If you are keen to come but can’t make the time or the workshop is full, please let me know.  We will look to arrange another workshop in 2022 if demand is high.

Any questions, please let myself or Sara know.

Ngā mihi maioha, Gabrielle

Kia ora rā koutou,

Earlier this year the UC Equity Review Report was released and  a number of Library kaimahi attended some of the UC-wide equity review workshops. These were curtailed by lockdown so the recommendation and implementation phases will be delayed.

In the meantime, take a read over the report. It makes for thought-provoking reading and provides a chance to reflect on your own perceptions of equity. UC Equity Review Report

It is not available as a link anywhere, but UC staff and students can request the PDF copy  by emailing equity@canterbury.ac.nz

It is expected that a full report and it’s associated recommendations will be more widely available once the process is complete.

Ngā mihi, Gabrielle

Kia ora tātou,

Reminder that these two opportunities close this Friday 1 October. 

Capability Development Award for Technical and Professional Staff
The Awards are to recognise and assist in innovative and practical approaches to uplift your own, and your team’s capability, allowing you to keep inline and ahead of national and international trends in your professional field. Work teams or individuals may apply.

Visit the webpage for full details and the application form. Applications open 30th August and close 1 October.

The UC Health, Safety & Wellbeing Awards
The Health, Safety & Wellbeing Awards acknowledge people and teams who demonstrate commitment and achievement in improving health, safety & wellbeing at the University of Canterbury. They give campus-wide recognition to good ideas, superior systems, great initiatives, and hardworking people who have made a difference to UC. Work teams or individuals may apply – included part time and fixed term staff.

Visit the webpage for full details and the application forms. Applications open 30th August and close 1 October.

Kia ora rā tātou,

I am pleased to let you know a new date for the Rosalind Patrick Awards and recognition of long service for staff.

Āhea? When? Tuesday November 2nd 2021, 9.30-11.30am.

Ki hea? Where? Undercroft 101.

The Rosalind Patrick Awards are granted annually in fond remembrance of a past colleague.
You can find details about Rosalind, past awards, and the application process here. Work teams or individuals are welcome to apply. * *New date* for applications, these need to be emailed to Anne Scott by 5pm Friday 15th October.

I will be sending a calendar invite soon, please RSVP so I can gauge accurate numbers for catering.

Ngā mihi manaaki,

Gabrielle

Kia ora koutou,

Here is the link to a recording of yesterday’s Staff Zui: https://canterbury.zoom.us/rec/share/Gq4S8305lwmqbuqZKH0XGtpFry2axRPL9QQ0sQNSH32KFW0qO9Eb29-qu3UPlnao.Z_HLyb1SvYss3wUV?startTime=1631658796000

And here is the document about the Student Hub that is proposed to have some presence on level 3 of the Library by 2022: K:\Presentations\Student-Services-Delivery-Model-23-08-21.pdf

Ngā mihi,

Gabrielle

Tēnā rā tātou,

Nei rā te mihi o te Wiki o te Reo Māori!

Please join the UC Library team for another Library Staff Zui.

Feedback consensus was that these zui are valuable as a way to connect with our colleagues while we are off campus.

Link to the zui: https://canterbury.zoom.us/j/93065116852

Please ask any questions for Library Managers here on this slido: https://app.sli.do/event/c3ai4fhi

Link to the recording of last week’s zui: https://canterbury.zoom.us/rec/share/w_sFWzK_6iNf1z_SSiPRkAmH7CUnfqFnmDvMlyzqKwGnG1-g_ywVFBAv8WNkvOdm.E397jch42CPucUCT?startTime=1631140322000

Hei kōnā,

Gabrielle

Tēnā rā tātou,

Please join the UC Library team for an online Library Staff Zui.

When: Tomorrow, Thursday 09/09/21 10.30-11.30am

Where: Online via zoom. Meeting ID: 923 2027 0520

https://canterbury.zoom.us/j/92320270520

This is a chance to hear UC notices, Library information and learn about what Covid Alert Level 2 looks like for UC Library.

We understand there are some kaimahi who will be on campus working hard to post items to customers, and they will not be able to join this meeting. Please be assured that any info shared will be passed onto you and a recording of the zui will also be available.

Please ask any questions for Library Managers here on this slido: https://app.sli.do/event/c3ai4fhi

FAQs and answers will be posted here on this wiki page after tomorrow’s meeting: COVID – Library FAQ – Library Staff – Confluence (canterbury.ac.nz) Keep an eye on this page, it will be added to as our covid response adapts.

Finally, this is a link to a recording of last week’s Library Staff Forum. The breakout rooms were not recorded. https://canterbury.zoom.us/rec/share/sz3H-yGH1OkrxlAoaZIrE99oz5mFP4a0JS2KvFTAPJuaB5uzsMADnJe_4U81IfdU.m8n8ekyJH3uEiwSO?startTime=1630461889000

Hei apōpō,

Ngā mihi,

Gabrielle

Tēnā rā tātou,

Please join the UC Library team for an online Library Staff Forum, Wednesday September 1st, 2-3pm.

The zui will be split into two parts:

1) First half hour – This is a chance to hear UC notices, Library information and learn about what Covid Alert Level 3 looks like for UC Library.

2) Second half hour – There will be a number of breakout rooms, you will be assigned to one.

Once you arrive in your (virtual) breakout room, there are a number of topics that can act as conversation starters.

This space is a smaller space where discussion can happen more easily, and you can feel free to catch up with colleagues in an informal way.

Looking forward to seeing everybody.

Ngā mihi,

Gabrielle

Join Zoom Meeting

https://canterbury.zoom.us/j/94377197771

Meeting ID: 943 7719 7771

Kia ora koutou,

If you had enrolled for the Rainbow Awareness Workshop on Monday 30th August, it has been postponed until further notice.

It is a kaupapa that is best delivered and discussed in person. Please know that we will do our best to re-schedule this when we have some Alert Level certainty.

Hope you are all okay out there in your bubbles and enjoyed the sunshiney weather this week.

Noho haumaru | Stay safe,

Gabrielle