Students will not be excused from class in order to work during a specially scheduled class time -- students should obtain replacements if they work in circulation or make up the time if they work in other departments.
Students may not work directly for a supervisor who is a member of his/her immediate family.
Student wage rates are dependent upon college pay rates and current job position and job performance..
All students will be
evaluated at least annually and subsequent hiring or promotion is dependent upon a good evaluation.
Students are compensated for hours actually worked or trained.
Student employees may work not more than 20 hours per week while classes are in session. Students who work during Interim or Summer may work up to 40 hours per week if they are not enrolled in that semester but are enrolled for the next full spring or fall semester.
Students are not paid for time missed for vacation, leaves, sickness, etc., although these may be considered excused absences if supervisor approval is received.
Student workers are protected under the State of Pennsylvania's Workman's Compensation Act for injuries or illnesses arising out of and in the course of their employment.
Students are expected to report promptly for assigned work hours. In the case of an emergency or illness, students must contact their supervisor as early as possible, but before the shift begins. Circulation Managers should refer to their
Contract for more details on covering a missed shift.
Students should give at least two weeks notice before leaving any library position.
Whenever disputes arise between student workers and their supervisors, every effort will be made to resolve the issue.
Students who have worked with their supervisor or department head to resolve problems, have the option of appealing any supervisor decision to the Library Director. They will be asked to present a written explanation of the issue and their concerns before any meeting is set.
