January/February 2000

Any articles or stories of interest should be sent ot Gina Zirlis gina.zirlis@yale.edu.  We would like to create a newsletter that includes staff from all areas so let's hear from you!  Please bookmark this page for future reference.  We will be updating Library Links monthly.  The deadline date for the March issue is February 28, 2000.

All supervisors are required to attend Sexual Harassment Training.  To register click:
the Learning Center or call ext. 25660.

A new Yale University Dental Plan for Faculty and Managerial and Professional employees has been made effective January 1, 2000.  For more information about the program visit the Benefits Web Site at: http://www.yale.edu/hronline/benefits or call the Benefits office at 432-5550.

A special thanks to Nanette Stahl, Kim Tran, and Norma Turconi who provided language translating of Dr. King's Phrase below for the commemorative book mark distributed at the "A Dream for the Millenium" talk by Rev. Dr. Frederick Streets, Yale University Chaplain, commemorating Martin Luther King Jr.

"I cannot be who I am
supposed to be until you
are who you are supposed
to be.  And you cannot be
who you are supposed to be
until I am who I am
supposed to be."

                    -Martin Luther King Jr.

"Blacks in the Arts: An Unearthed Sanctuary of Black Achievement, Courage, Strength and Pride" is currently on display in the corridor exhibit cases of Sterling Memorial Library. In celebration of Black History Month, the exhibit honors the contributions and achievements of Blacks in the fields of Dance, Music, Literature, Art and Architecture, and Film and Theatre. The items in the exhibit were taken from a diverse array of libraries and special collections within the Yale University Library community, including, the Arts Library, the Arts of the Book Collection, the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Cross Campus Library, the Divinity Library, Drama Library, Music Library, Sterling Memorial Library, and also the Yale Film Study Center. The exhibit, organized by Yale University Librarian in Residence, Nicole Becks, will remain on display through April 2000.

Ergonomics

A simple library-wide program has been developed to improve our ergonomic and workplace safety. Pete LeMay, University Safety Engineer, kicked off the program by conducting ergonomic and workplace safety sessions for library staff.

With the help of our expert users, each staff member will assume responsibility for developing an awareness of and applying ergonomic principles and safe workplace practices.

Please take the time to examine your workspace and make adjustments as necessary. The expert user in your group can help you through a five-point workstation audit. Your expert user will then award a "Yes! Ergonomically Correct" sticker to you as your workstation is determined to be "ergonomically correct". Displaying the sticker is optional. It mainly serves to raise ergonomic awareness and remind all of us to continually recheck our workstations and work habits.

The expert user will be responsible for collecting recommendations (for modifications requiring costs) from each department/unit and forwarding them to Kate Reynolds, LHR. These recommendations will be compiled along with Mr. LeMay's observations and recently completed assessments.

A copy of our ergonomic program is attached. To assist you in conducting your own workstation audit, please consult the Yale University Ergonomics Website at http://www.yale.edu/ergo/elements.htm .

Upcoming Events:

• Be on the lookout for I-9 training date and time to be announced.
• Watch for technology training in March