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Northwestern University Library Staff Association
The Process
Preparation
- Library OD notifies New Staff Officers of new hire
- New Staff Officers collaborate on potential Buddy to arrange a pair
- Library OD will reach out to Supervisor to get input on Buddy selected
- One of the New Staff Officers will be the "point person"
Implementation
- Buddy communicates with new hire's supervisor to coordinate meeting during new hire's first week
- Buddy meets new hire virtually for a coffee break (first week)
- Buddy coordinates a virtual lunch with new hire (first month)
- Buddy “takes” new hire to NULSA events (Donut Day and happy hours)
- New Staff Officers check in with Buddies