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Library New Hire Onboarding : Introduction

This onboarding guide provides important milestones for both employee and supervisor in the critical first three months of employment.

Welcome to the Northwestern University Libraries

We are happy to have you "on board" with Northwestern University Libraries! This onboarding guide to Northwestern Libraries is a road map for the first six months of employment. It is intended as a tool for both the new employee and for his or her supervisor. The guide outlines the important steps and information needed to effectively navigate the library as an employee.

Library Organizational Development Office

During the first three months of employment, the Library Organizational Development Office will assist with the onboarding process and will be communicating with both the new employee and the supervisor during this period.

The Library Organizational Development Staff are here to assist you.  Feel free to contact us with questions or comments!

Organizational Development Office General Contact

University Library
1970 Campus Drive
Evanston, IL 60208
Phone: (847) 491-7668
Email: library-orgdevelopment@northwestern.edu
Fax: (847) 467-1284

 

Victoria Akinde

Director of Organizational Development and Diversity

Victoria serves as the Libraries’ leader for all aspects of human resources planning and management, and the coordination of library equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Email: victoria.akinde@northwestern.edu
Phone: 847-491-2882

Stephanie Simko

Stephanie Simko, Associate Director of Faculty and Staff Services

Stephanie can help you with all aspects of librarian recruitment, professional development, and employee relations issues. She also works on the awards program and DEIA committee. If you have any questions about  any of these, Stephanie can be reached by phone or email.

 Email: stephanie.simko@northwestern.edu
 Phone: (847) 491-7587

Eddie Bland IV

Eddie Bland IV, Associate Director of Faculty and Staff Services

Eddie can assist with all aspects of the recruitment process for exempt and
non-exempt staff. He also oversees the Performance Excellence process,
manages our implementation of HR policies and procedures, and manages
employee relation issues for the library.


Email: eddie.blandiv@northwestern.edu
Phone: (847) 467-4037

ODD Assistant

Organizational Development Assistant

The Organizational Development Assistant is the  "go-to" person for student employment, new-hire orientation and timekeeping. Best way to contact Organizational Development & Diversity is by phone and/or email. 


library-orgdevelopment@northwestern.edu

Phone: (847) 491-2633

Vince McCoy


Vince McCoy, Clifton Strengths Coordinator, Organizational Development (p/t)

Vince is the go-to person for the library's Strengths Finder program. Vince is a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach.  

Email: vmccoy@northwestern.edu
Phone: (847) 491-8390