LADC Student Employees Guide

#GroupMe

GroupMe is that app that the LADC uses to coordinate, facilitate, and maintain open communication between both student employees and library supervisors.

CALLING OUT PROCEDURE 

• Once the schedule for the semester is set those times become your responsibility to work and to cover if you are unable to work your shift.
• If you are unable to make it to a shift:
  1. Message the LADC Student Employees group to see if someone is able and/or willing to swap shifts with you
     • If someone can HUZZAH!
     • If no one can at that time, then
  2. Direct message the student supervisor letting them know the following:
     • The shift you will be missing
     • The attempt to get your shift covered.
• REMEMBER: 
  • Let the team know as soon as you know their might be an issue!
  • Swapping shifts is preferred over having someone simply cover your shift.
    • MAKE THE SWAPS AS EVEN AS POSSIBLE TO KEEP TIMECARDS ACCURATE.
    • Covered shifts, rather than swapped shifts, can lead to people getting more hours than AU policy allows.
    • If someone does cover a shift for you, be willing to return the favor if they ever need a shift swapped in the future.
• Communication and the willingness to happily give of yourself is the key to a healthy work environment.

RUNNING LATE

• If you are running late for a shift, let library management know ASAP.
• Try to be specific as to how late you will be.
  • I.e. "Hey, I'm sorry.  It looks like I'm going to be about 10 minutes late.  Be there ASAP."   

IMPORTANT MESSAGES, UPDATES, AND INFORMATION

• Remember to check #GroupMe often for messages, updates, and information from library staff and co-workers.  GroupMe can only be an effective tool for communication if we make clear communication a priority. 
• Leave a like to a group comment to show that you have received the message.