Applications—Vacancy: Upon posting of a vacancy, an applicant for the position may file an application with the Library Director. Such application shall include the applicant’s education, experience and ability. Applications will be placed on file for a duration of six months.

Recruitment: When a vacancy occurs, the Library Director may advertise the position. New applications and applications held on file will be considered. When a position becomes available eligible library employees may internally post for a vacant or new position at any branch in the system.

Interview: The Library Director shall review all applications, select qualified candidates, and may interview such applicants as he/she deems necessary to fill the supervisor positions. All candidates for a non-supervisory position may also be interviewed by the supervisor of the branch in which he/she will be working. The Library Director is the final appointing authority and all permanent appointments shall be made by him/her.

Employment of Relatives: It is the goal of the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library to avoid creating or perpetuating circumstances in which the possibility of favoritism, conflicts of interest, or impairment of efficient operations may occur. Therefore, while relatives of employees may be hired, relatives may not work in a direct reporting relationship.

Rejected Applicants: Rejected applicants that have been interviewed will receive a letter of notification that the position has been filled.

See:

Personnel Policy Manual 1.3A Application for Employment

Personnel Policy Manual 1.3B Internal Application Form