Occasionally the Libraries seek candidates for temporary positions which may provide developmental opportunities for existing staff members. Internal applicants will be given full consideration for such positions. The Libraries may or may not be able to make arrangements for a staff member to return to her/his permanent position at the end of the temporary appointment. This will depend upon whether a reasonable contingency plan for covering the responsibilities of the permanent position can be implemented for the temporary period. Informal inquiries to one's department head might be useful before deciding to apply for such a position. However, the final decision will be made when the staff member is offered the temporary appointment. If a support staff member is offered a temporary administrative staff position, the changes in benefits for the temporary period will be described to the staff member. In any case, the appointment letter for the temporary position will include a clear statement as to whether the staff member will or will not be able to return to her/his permanent position.

Approved by Steering Committee 12/11/97

Last Updated 971222