ER&L 2012

April 1–4, 2012

Austin, Texas

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ER&L 2012 | April 2–4, 2012 | Austin, Texas and Online

Exploring ideas, trends and technologies in eresources and digital services.

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Working Remotely: two perspectives on telecommuting

Monday, April 2, 2012 at 10:55 AM–11:40 AM CDT

Salon C

Track

Workflow & Organizations

Keywords

telecommute, academic library, workplace

Abstract

Libraries’ digital resources can benefit from a work-from-anywhere approach. Libraries, however, often fail to consider telecommuting as a tool for employee recruitment and retention. In this session, we will discuss telecommuting’s benefits to your organization and explore issues such as stakeholders’ responsibilities, technical infrastructure and tools, and success strategies.

Learning Objectives

Identify telecommuting's (dis)advantages for employers and employees
Discuss organizational opportunities for and barriers against telecommuting
Identify technical tools that facilitate telecommuting
Evaluate strategies for negotiating a telecommute agreement
Discuss stakeholders' responsibilities for creating a workplace environment where telecommuters can be successful