Staff rostering: a public librarian study

• Grant number: 25/01587-2
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation
• Start date: May 01, 2025
• End date: April 30, 2026
• Field of knowledge: Physical Sciences and Mathematics - Mathematics - Applied Mathematics
• Principal Investigator: Franklina Maria Bragion de Toledo
• Grantee: Bruno Basckeira Chinaglia
• Host Institution: Instituto de Ciências Matemáticas e de Computação (ICMC). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). São Carlos , SP, Brazil
• Associated research grant: 13/07375-0 - CeMEAI - Center for Mathematical Sciences Applied to Industry, AP.CEPID

Abstract

In this undergraduate project, we address the staff-scheduling problem from a public institution. We consider its operational rules and constraints. Generally, the staff schedule is defined manually, making it challenging to consider all employee preferences. The objectives of this project include investigating a new formulation based on the use of patterns to represent the problem that focuses on balancing employee preferences. The aim is also to develop a prototype that the person in charge can use. More specifically, we are approaching the ICMC/USP library schedule, which data will be used in this study.