Ty Johnson Becomes Library Budget Analyst

 I am very pleased to announce the hiring of the Library's first 
dedicated budget analyst, Ty Johnson, who joins us from UCSF.  Ty began work on January 17,  and will be focusing primarily on reconciliation and maintenance of the operating budget at the unit level.  Although personnel allocations represent the lion's share of the operating budget, Ty will be responsible for the other operating lines as well, including supplies, equipment and capital projects.

Ty will be reporting directly to me, but is in training for the first couple of weeks as Elise Woods and I acquaint him with Berkeley's chart of accounts and systems.  As Ty progresses in training, Elise will be turning over her interim budget responsibilities to him.  Eventually Ty will also be assisting Dave Rez and me in the continuing development of monthly 
operating budget reports for unit heads.

Ty's appointment is a reflection of the increasing complexity of budgeting on the Berkeley campus, due largely to the introduction of the new BFS systems in 1999 and 2000.  Assigned exclusively to budget, he will be able to provide it the undivided attention it needs in order to remain current.

Ty's desk is in the Library Purchasing Office, 322 Doe.  He can be reached by phone at 2-9024.  I will be introducing him around the Library as opportunities arise.  In the meantime, feel free to introduce yourself to him.

To recap current financial responsibilities after the reorganization of LBS during the fall, your contacts will be:

Genieva Akbar for contracts and grants, payables, reimbursements, check deposits and general accounting.  Scherry Royal and Lynn Tran are working with Genieva.

Betsy Llosa for purchasing except furniture, and for pro-card transactions.

Jewel Diles for furniture ordering.

Ty Johnson for budget.

Genieva, Betsy, Jewel and Ty report directly to me.

Mike Rancer
Chief Administrative Officer
 

Invitation to February 5 CARL Regional Meeting
 

To all interested Library staff: 

You are invited to attend the Northern Regional Meeting of the California Academic Research Libraries (CARL) on Monday, February 5, 10:00-12:00, in Room 303 Doe Library.  Coffee and morning pastries will be served starting at 9:00.

CARL is a chapter the Association of College and Research Libraries. Members include librarians and non-librarians from academic and research libraries throughout California.  CARL is dedicated to providing opportunities for the professional growth of its members by conducting workshops and arranging programs, encouraging the exchange and dissemination of ideas and information to those working in academic and research libraries, and supporting programs of other regional and local organizations in California in order to promote and improve library service to the academic and research community.

The February 5 Regional Meeting is a great chance to meet the CARL members who will be planning year's workshops and programs, and to hear about opportunities for professional development.

Immediately following the Regional Meeting and a no-host lunch at the Faculty Club, there will be a meeting of the 2002 CARL Conference Planning Committee from 1:00-3:00 in Room 303 Doe.  The annual conference is scheduled for May 9-12, 2002, at the Asilomar Conference Center in Pacific Grove.  Anyone who would like to help with the 2002 Conference is invited to attend this meeting. 

Mark your calendars for February 5.  Feel free to join us for both meetings and the lunch, or come to whatever parts of the day that interest you.

If you have questions about CARL or wish to become a member, you may contact me or visit the home page http://www.carl-acrl.org/

Jeanne Fong
CARL UC Berkeley Campus LiasonIniv
and Northern Interest Group Coordinator
 
 

Writing Well in a Professional Setting

Spring 2001

Sponsored by: OHR/EDT, College Writing Program, & Student Learning Center

Back by popular demand!  If you spend a lot of time writing on the job, this professional communication series is designed to help you improve the effectiveness of your business writing.  Feel free to take one or more classes.  Those who attend five or more classes will be offered a Certificate of Completion and an opportunity for individual consultation.   Handouts will include helpful tools for your daily work.

Cost:  $10 (This one-time fee, to cover the cost of handouts, will be collected in the first class you attend.)

Location:  24 University Hall

Note:  Please enroll in each workshop you wish to attend. Space is limited.

To Enroll:  Use our NEW online Interactive Class Enrollment (ICE) system located at http://hrweb.berkeley.edu/ice/home.
For more information, contact Jane Griswold, 3-5280 or jgris@uclink.berkeley.edu

Class 1: Creating Reader-Friendly Messages

This workshop presents strategies for making correspondence more reader-friendly, positive, and powerful.  Includes hands-on opportunities for participants to apply and practice these strategies in a risk-free environment.

Instructor:  Caroline Cole, College Writing Program
Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2001 (1:00 - 3:30PM)
 

Class 2: Writing Precisely and Concisely

This workshop highlights additional strategies for writing precise, concise, and professional documents.  Includes hands-on opportunities for participants to apply and practice strategies in a risk-free environment.

Instructor:  Caroline Cole, College Writing Program
Date:  Thursday, March 1 (1:00 - 3:30PM)
 

Class 3:  Organizing and Formatting Messages That Get Results

This workshop explains the differences between memos and letters, as well as the differences between informative and persuasive messages.  Using this information, participants will learn "how to" techniques for generating, organizing, and formatting information to get the desired results  in minimal time.

Instructor:  Caroline Cole, College Writing Program
Date: Thursday, March 8 (1:00  3:30PM)
 

Class 4: Grammar and Punctuation Challenges

The instructor will highlight particular grammar and punctuation challenges faced in the workplace generally and at UC Berkeley.  He will also address the specific concerns of those who attend.  If you find yourself puzzled about ever-changing grammar standards, this class will bring you up to date.

Instructor:  Steve Tollefson, College Writing Program
Date:  Tuesday, March 13 (1:00-3:30PM)
 

Class 5:  Grammar and Punctuation Challenges Specific to ESL

This workshop, designed for employees whose first language is not English, will highlight specific ESL grammar challenges.  Participants will review rules and learn editing and proofreading strategies to improve their skills and solve their own individual writing problems.

Instructor:  Margi Wald, Student Learning Center
Date:  Wednesday, April 4 (1:00  3:30PM)
 

Class 6:  Cultural Issues That Influence Writing

This workshop is designed for all employees. With respect for diversity in the workplace, the instructor will address the influence of cultural expectations and assumptions in the writing of professional documents.  Exercises and handouts will allow participants to view and assess the language and content of professional documents.

Instructor:  Michael Clark, College Writing Program
Date:  Thursday, April 12 (1:00 3:30PM)

Jane Griswold
Employee Development & Training
UC Berkeley, Office of Human Resources
TEL:    (510)643-5280  FAX:   (510)642-2888
 Office: 243 University Hall   Mail only: 207 University Hall
MAIL CODE:   #3540                               Berkeley, CA 94720-3540
CALS Project -  http://hrweb.berkeley.edu/programs/Cals.htm