Wednesday, October 31, 2007
and Pat said let there be light...
Thanks to Pat's adjustment of the parking lot timers, we had light when we needed it tonight at 6pm.
Thanks Pat!
KV
Some Library Humor for Halloween
OverDrive Problem and Answer
A patron came in yesterday complaining that he could not listen to the disks he burned on any device but the computer he downloaded the book onto. I passed his problem along to OverDrive for some suggestions and here is the response. I am not sure that this will fix his problem but until we have any other information this is how to burn an OverDrive item to a CD and have it playable on various devices.
Please keep inmind that OverDrive Audio Books must be burned as Audio format, usingWindows Media Player. This means that each part will have to be burned on a separate CD. A title with 10 parts will be burned onto 10 CDs.
Please ask the patron to use the steps below to burn the titles usingWindows Media Player.
1. In OverDrive Media Console, highlight the desired title and click the'Burn' button, or choose menu option File > Burn. Windows Media Player opens and begins playing the title; do not stop playback.
2. Select the 'Burn' tab.
3. Select the 'Now Playing' list under the 'Playlists' heading on the left side of Windows Media Player.
4. Select the part you wish to burn and drag it to the Burn list on the right side of Windows Media Player.
5. Place a blank CDR in your CD-ROM drive and ensure that your CD drive is selected in the right-hand pane of Windows Media Player.
6. Click the 'Start Burn' button. Windows Media Player inspects,converts, and temporarily copies the file in preparation for burning.This process may take a few minutes. You can follow the Player's progress by monitoring the 'Status' field in Windows Media Player. When the burning process is complete, the status field indicates 'Complete'.
7. You can now eject the disc and enjoy your title on CD.
Please let us know if this helps or if we can provide further assistance
or information.
Sincerely,
The Library Reserve Support Team
Pat
Please keep inmind that OverDrive Audio Books must be burned as Audio format, usingWindows Media Player. This means that each part will have to be burned on a separate CD. A title with 10 parts will be burned onto 10 CDs.
Please ask the patron to use the steps below to burn the titles usingWindows Media Player.
1. In OverDrive Media Console, highlight the desired title and click the'Burn' button, or choose menu option File > Burn. Windows Media Player opens and begins playing the title; do not stop playback.
2. Select the 'Burn' tab.
3. Select the 'Now Playing' list under the 'Playlists' heading on the left side of Windows Media Player.
4. Select the part you wish to burn and drag it to the Burn list on the right side of Windows Media Player.
5. Place a blank CDR in your CD-ROM drive and ensure that your CD drive is selected in the right-hand pane of Windows Media Player.
6. Click the 'Start Burn' button. Windows Media Player inspects,converts, and temporarily copies the file in preparation for burning.This process may take a few minutes. You can follow the Player's progress by monitoring the 'Status' field in Windows Media Player. When the burning process is complete, the status field indicates 'Complete'.
7. You can now eject the disc and enjoy your title on CD.
Please let us know if this helps or if we can provide further assistance
or information.
Sincerely,
The Library Reserve Support Team
Pat
Happy Halloween to everyone and may your day be filled with treats. sp
Wednesday October 31, 2007
Happy Halloween to everyone.
Nothing out of the ordinary to report.
Those who requested that the books on the top shelf of the new area be moved to edge I am happy to report they are now at the edge. It took some shifting but I moved them. May I ask that everyone who notices them being pushed back please move them forward again. It does make it much easier for patrons and staff to see the spine labels.
There are Halloween treats at the desk for our patrons today. There is candy for most and grahams for the littlest ones. People should take it with them as they check out. That will help keep the wrapper trash down to a minimum. Please encourage them to take the candy. Remember what ever is left goes into our kitchen and probably into us!
Pat
Nothing out of the ordinary to report.
Those who requested that the books on the top shelf of the new area be moved to edge I am happy to report they are now at the edge. It took some shifting but I moved them. May I ask that everyone who notices them being pushed back please move them forward again. It does make it much easier for patrons and staff to see the spine labels.
There are Halloween treats at the desk for our patrons today. There is candy for most and grahams for the littlest ones. People should take it with them as they check out. That will help keep the wrapper trash down to a minimum. Please encourage them to take the candy. Remember what ever is left goes into our kitchen and probably into us!
Pat
Hey, where's the Wed post? - KB
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Hours sign
At the request of the Circ Staff in response to the closing procedure discussion I have added a sign to the front door which clearly lists the hours of business for today. I have also added a sign in front of the cash register that also clearly states the hours of operation for today.
It now becomes imperative that the closing staff change the sign on the nights it is necessary, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Then the opener should double check to make sure the signs have been changed. All the signs are together in the holders. The one on the front door is on Velcro so you can take it off the door and then rehang if necessary. I have written it on the bottom of both the opening and closing check list as a reminder.
The signs are very basic and simply say we are open today from this time to this time.
I hope this helps.
If you have suggestions or questions please let me know.
It now becomes imperative that the closing staff change the sign on the nights it is necessary, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Then the opener should double check to make sure the signs have been changed. All the signs are together in the holders. The one on the front door is on Velcro so you can take it off the door and then rehang if necessary. I have written it on the bottom of both the opening and closing check list as a reminder.
The signs are very basic and simply say we are open today from this time to this time.
I hope this helps.
If you have suggestions or questions please let me know.
Display Purchase
Margaret is waiting for a delivery from S. Appelbaum of a piece from the display, so whenever she brings it in please put the box in Margaret's locker. Should be sometime on Wednesday.
Sarah
Sarah
PowerPoint/MS Office books
I have pulled a few PowerPoint and Microsoft Office books for my class tonight. I have them in the cubby for now, if you are looking for one. All will be on a cart or checked out by closing time tonight.
Karen V.
Karen V.
Lots going on. sp
Tuesday October 29, 2007
Hello all. It has already been a busy morning. Modernfold has maintained and checked out our moving door in the community room, Dublin and I took our monthly walk through the library and patrons were beating down the door by 9:45. By 9:30 most of the morning staff was here and working away on projects and just getting ready for the day ahead.
Karen B will be in around 12 and other than that there are now other staff changes for today.
Karen V will be in tonight to teach a computer class so look for her around 6:00. The Rolling Hills Condo Association will be sharing the community room with Karen starting at 7.
Have a great day.
Pat
Karen B will be in around 12 and other than that there are now other staff changes for today.
Karen V will be in tonight to teach a computer class so look for her around 6:00. The Rolling Hills Condo Association will be sharing the community room with Karen starting at 7.
Have a great day.
Pat
Monday, October 29, 2007
Returning Display Books to Their Proper Locations
I have moved the circulating display books off the lower wooden shelf behind the circ desk because too many books were accumulating there. These books are now on a small labeled cart waiting for their owners to get them back in action. Please pay attention to this cart if you have a book display up, and please restock your display in a timely fashion. Your books will thank you for it (if they could talk!)
Evelyn
Evelyn
Closing blog update
Just to let everyone know one of the ideas for closing has been scrapped. It was suggested that we have chimes to ring or bell. The overall concesus is that people would be uncomfortable ringing chimes and they are not sure they would work. I therefore have agreed that chimes are not the answer.
Shortly, you will recieve the updated policy for closing incorporating the changes we have discussed.
Your continued input is greatly appreciated.
Pat
Shortly, you will recieve the updated policy for closing incorporating the changes we have discussed.
Your continued input is greatly appreciated.
Pat
The black bookdrop cart continues to be problematic. Sometimes, when you try to retrieve it, the handle of that cart prevents the dropbox lock from releasing, which in turn causes it to jam. Would you mind trying a new tactic for a bit? When pushing the black cart into the dropbox, turn the cart totally around so the handle faces the back. Hopefully that will eliminate this issue. Keep us posted if you encounter any problems.
Thanks.
Shelley
Thanks.
Shelley
Display for November
We will have about 2 weeks between the end of the pumpkin patch and the holiday tree. We will start the book collection for the holidays around the 18th of November when we put the tree up.
To fill the space between the holidays I thought we could put out some staff recommended books. If everyone would please send me a book or two or three that I could include I would greatly appreciate it. Anything will do as long as you enjoyed it. If you have already posted to the RAT blog with a book or two I will also pull from there but please if you can offer a few others. This is always really popular with the patrons so the more books the merrier.
Please get me your titles ASAP so I can put something together for a display.
Pat
To fill the space between the holidays I thought we could put out some staff recommended books. If everyone would please send me a book or two or three that I could include I would greatly appreciate it. Anything will do as long as you enjoyed it. If you have already posted to the RAT blog with a book or two I will also pull from there but please if you can offer a few others. This is always really popular with the patrons so the more books the merrier.
Please get me your titles ASAP so I can put something together for a display.
Pat
Monday October 29, 2007
Good day to everyone and thanks for keeping up the blog over the weekend. And a special thanks to Michaele for checking for water during the heavy rain on Saturday. We do have what appears to be an electrical problem in the children's room storage area. Please don't turn on the light in that room until further notice. I have alerted Alan Rome, from the town, and I will have him look into it. Watch this space for updates.
We except a busy Monday as usual so everyone get ready. Karen B is out this afternoon as am I.
Have a really great day.
Pat
We except a busy Monday as usual so everyone get ready. Karen B is out this afternoon as am I.
Have a really great day.
Pat
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Velocity
Velocity made a delivery of one box this morning (Saturday) and they have all been processed. They didn't pick anything up.
Sarah
Sarah
Spooky Lantern request
Mrs. Piiramae (Alexi & Annika's mother) requested to have Spooky Lantern craft set aside. Girls were not able to attend due to a family event. I have placed a bag with all materials (except Modge Podge medium) and directions in a bag. The bag is in the circ cubby near reserve books.
mc
mc
Flu Shots
A schedule of the VNA flu shots is posted under the phone at circulation, just in case patrons cannot make the one at this library on 11/15 from 10-1.
achoooo!
achoooo!
NY Times & more!
The NY Times was not in the book drop this morning--we are hoping it will show up later today. People need their crossword!
I bought a small whole foods bag for us to use when we make quick trips out to the book drop. It is in the cabinet under the cash register next to the headphones & says "circ desk" on the handle. Feel free to move it if needed.
Sarah :)
I bought a small whole foods bag for us to use when we make quick trips out to the book drop. It is in the cabinet under the cash register next to the headphones & says "circ desk" on the handle. Feel free to move it if needed.
Sarah :)
It's raining!
It's raining in the YS storage room, not much but enough to wet the floor. I checked all windows and other known leaky spots, but it just appears to be in the YS area. Leaks are YS!
mc
mc
Friday, October 26, 2007
Friday October 26, 2007
It's wonderful to have Gerry with us today before she heads off to Paris. Lucky Gerry!!!!!
Remember there is a program today at 4:15 so anticipate stragglers at 5:00 when we close.
Have a great day.
Pat
Remember there is a program today at 4:15 so anticipate stragglers at 5:00 when we close.
Have a great day.
Pat
Hunting Humour
It's been a busy morning - lots of new books and happy people that their books have arrived. Also, I've had a couple requests recently for "something funny to listen to in the car". Anyone else? Maybe stickers like the ones we use for mysteries would work to make it easier for the customers. I will be away the next week. Gerry
Newsletter is in the mail!
Hi All,
The Nov/Dec newsletter was mailed yesterday, so no doubt we'll be flooded with calls today and tomorrow! I'll put some copies behind the Circ. Desk for your reference, but won't put them out until next week when the Oct. cycle is done and the mail is delivered to all in town.
Questions?
Just ask,
M.E.
The Nov/Dec newsletter was mailed yesterday, so no doubt we'll be flooded with calls today and tomorrow! I'll put some copies behind the Circ. Desk for your reference, but won't put them out until next week when the Oct. cycle is done and the mail is delivered to all in town.
Questions?
Just ask,
M.E.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Joan Palmer will pick up the maps reserved for her by Local History on Friday, Oct.26th sp
Velocity
Hooray!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Velocity delivers. sp
Ghosting Bags for Wee Ones Back in Business
A volunteer came by with more books appropriate to the younger ghosters, so the bags are now ready to go haunting.
Evelyn
Evelyn
Good morning, everyone. sp
Thursday October 25, 2007
Good day to everyone. Don't let the rain and chilly fall weather bring you down. It may just turn out to a create day!
Nothing out of the ordinary is expected today. Just a reminder that Karen V will not be working tonight, she had a class on Tuesday so she is off tonight. I am sure Susan and Gerry will give it their all.
It is anticipated that Velocity will still be missing in action today so continue to do what you can with the aid of the courier service. Hopefully all will be straightened out by Monday.
Have a great day.
Pat
Nothing out of the ordinary is expected today. Just a reminder that Karen V will not be working tonight, she had a class on Tuesday so she is off tonight. I am sure Susan and Gerry will give it their all.
It is anticipated that Velocity will still be missing in action today so continue to do what you can with the aid of the courier service. Hopefully all will be straightened out by Monday.
Have a great day.
Pat
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Schedule Update in YS
Anne will be working on Thursday, 10/25/07!
mc
mc
Velocity Saga Continues
I am sorry to report that Velocity isn't doing very well. It seems that they are short drivers and now the new facility that is handling our material is short sorters. So everything is backlogged.
I will continue to monitor the situation and keep in touch with Highlands to see how soon we can rectify this problem. Please let me know if you get any patron complaints or hysteria from students who are in need of books etc. We can try hand carries to local libraries if books are available.
I am sorry to everyone who sees their work load growing while we wait for the deliveries but at the moment just keep doing what you can do and hopefully next week will see a change in our delivery route status.
Pat
I will continue to monitor the situation and keep in touch with Highlands to see how soon we can rectify this problem. Please let me know if you get any patron complaints or hysteria from students who are in need of books etc. We can try hand carries to local libraries if books are available.
I am sorry to everyone who sees their work load growing while we wait for the deliveries but at the moment just keep doing what you can do and hopefully next week will see a change in our delivery route status.
Pat
Prizes for Coloring Contest
The entries for the coloring contest have been judged and prizes have been provided by the Friends. There are two prizes left to be claimed, and they are located in a cardboard box next to the Ghosting bags. Each prize has the winner's name on it.
Evelyn
Evelyn
The Almost Moon
The copy of The Almost Moon, by Alice Sebold that went missing has reappeared in the book return. No previous patron on record, so it looks like the book grew legs & walked out, but did remember how to get back to the library! I have called the patron who was on hold when the book couldn't be found, so hopefully she will be in soon to pick it up.
Sarah
Sarah
Still no Velocity. sp
Wednesday October 24, 2007
Good day to everyone.
Just a reminder Karen B is out today.
For those of you working Circ today and the days that follow I am doing the computer use count again. The numbers for September were much lower than last year at the same time so I thought I would count again to see if we have a good average. Please make sure to count every half hour starting today Wednesday until next Tuesday. The paper to record the numbers is on the circ desk. Thanks for helping with this again.
I also thought you might want an update on Velocity. As those of you at the desk know we have not had a pick up or delivery since Thursday. Unfortunately, our route lost some clients to another courier and with them went our driver. The company, Velocity, is trying to reorganize and did have another driver who started yesterday but quit halfway through the route. We are expecting pick up today Wednesday. If that doesn't happen by 1:00 please let me know so I can call Highlands and have them contact Velocity yet again. Hopefully this is a temporary thing. If any of our patrons are looking for books please refer them to me or Evelyn and we can check to see if things are shipped and make our apologies for the delay. We can't do any more than that right now.
Felipe is due tomorrow so if you have anything you want him to do please add it to the list with the date and your initials.
Have a great day!
Pat
Just a reminder Karen B is out today.
For those of you working Circ today and the days that follow I am doing the computer use count again. The numbers for September were much lower than last year at the same time so I thought I would count again to see if we have a good average. Please make sure to count every half hour starting today Wednesday until next Tuesday. The paper to record the numbers is on the circ desk. Thanks for helping with this again.
I also thought you might want an update on Velocity. As those of you at the desk know we have not had a pick up or delivery since Thursday. Unfortunately, our route lost some clients to another courier and with them went our driver. The company, Velocity, is trying to reorganize and did have another driver who started yesterday but quit halfway through the route. We are expecting pick up today Wednesday. If that doesn't happen by 1:00 please let me know so I can call Highlands and have them contact Velocity yet again. Hopefully this is a temporary thing. If any of our patrons are looking for books please refer them to me or Evelyn and we can check to see if things are shipped and make our apologies for the delay. We can't do any more than that right now.
Felipe is due tomorrow so if you have anything you want him to do please add it to the list with the date and your initials.
Have a great day!
Pat
HRLC Book Evaluation Deliveries
Arriving through Velocity to a library near you, actually here, will be boxes of books for HRLC's book evaluation. The meeting will take place December 6th. Please set the boxes of books aside for YS. We will locate the space to store them until 12/6.
Thanks,
MC
Thanks,
MC
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
New movie list
The binder that contains a list of the videos and DVDs that we own that is located in the movie area is now up to date. As of tomorrow it will be out of date.... RB
Ghosting Bag Update
Hi all,
I just sold 6 of the Ghosting Bags for the under 7's. The "example" bag is in the box with the older kid's bags, along with one KV snagged from the Children's area., but after those two are gone that's it for the younger kid bags. The book for the older kids is a bit too scary for the little ones, but the parent can always take it out of the bag before ghosting it, as there is still a lot of fun stuff in there without the book!
Sarah
I just sold 6 of the Ghosting Bags for the under 7's. The "example" bag is in the box with the older kid's bags, along with one KV snagged from the Children's area., but after those two are gone that's it for the younger kid bags. The book for the older kids is a bit too scary for the little ones, but the parent can always take it out of the bag before ghosting it, as there is still a lot of fun stuff in there without the book!
Sarah
Hello, everyone. Checking in and enjoying everyone's comments.sp
Tuesday October 23, 2007
Good day to everyone. I want to say that the blog seems to have caught on with everyone and I hope you feel comfortable using it and will continue to see it as a way to communicate with one another throughout the day.
Karen B will be in about 12:30 today. There are no schedule changes right now as of right now.
Later this afternoon Kurts locksmith will be here to work on the front entrance. They will be changing the closing device. Please let me know when they arrive.
Have a great day.
Pat
Karen B will be in about 12:30 today. There are no schedule changes right now as of right now.
Later this afternoon Kurts locksmith will be here to work on the front entrance. They will be changing the closing device. Please let me know when they arrive.
Have a great day.
Pat
Monday, October 22, 2007
Monday October 22, 2007
Karen V and I are on our way to East Brunswick for a Readers' Advisory class. Should be interesting. We will be back by 4:00 at the latest. If you have any problems please see Rosalie she is still my back up.
See you all at 4.
Pat
See you all at 4.
Pat
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Sunny Sunday
Margaret, Megan & I are here. Computers are very busy today. Lots of students working diligently - and, enjoying it, too. We're busy , but things are going well. Just checking in. Gerry, Margaret & Megan
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Saturday Notes
It's a bright sunny day. When Shelley and I arrived at 9:45, Terry Thompson was waiting to get into the library to set up for the candidate forum - she had called Madelyn, who came right away. Evidently, she thought we would open for her at 9:30 - though I'm not sure that sh made arrangements officially.
Also, we cannot get the copier to work - have tried multiple plugs, etc., with no success. Left a message for Rosalie on her answering machine. In
Things will perk up, I'm sure.
Terry is excited about the turnout for the candidate forum and all is going well there.
I just fixed the plugged up toilet - I take back what i said about "things perking up".
And, Rosalie is here, Yes!!
Gerry
Also, we cannot get the copier to work - have tried multiple plugs, etc., with no success. Left a message for Rosalie on her answering machine. In
Things will perk up, I'm sure.
Terry is excited about the turnout for the candidate forum and all is going well there.
I just fixed the plugged up toilet - I take back what i said about "things perking up".
And, Rosalie is here, Yes!!
Gerry
WWII Display and Blog Posting
Just as an fyi-
The WWII display in the rotunda are not marked as on display. So if you are looking for any WWII items and unable to find them-- check the rotunda.
Also, I would like to post from my own account on the staff blog. Is there a specific reason why we are posting from the kyannetta account?
Megan
The WWII display in the rotunda are not marked as on display. So if you are looking for any WWII items and unable to find them-- check the rotunda.
Also, I would like to post from my own account on the staff blog. Is there a specific reason why we are posting from the kyannetta account?
Megan
Friday, October 19, 2007
New Resource
MC gave us a copy of the Somerset Hills School District Phone and Voice Mail Directory. It is a blue book and will be by the dictionaries. If anyone wants to find a better spot, please feel free. MH
Schedule Change
Quick little schedule update for next week. Anne will be working an abbreviated schedule. Her hours will be: Monday 10-12 & 1-4, Tuesday 10-12:30 & 1:30-6:00 and Wednesday 6-9 and off on Thursday.
MC
MC
Soliciting Your Feedback
Hi All,
The supply of library card sleeves is running low. Please comment on the desirability of re-ordering. Do patrons request them? Love them? Hate/reject them? Can they live without them? What about you?
Thanks for your input,
M.E.
The supply of library card sleeves is running low. Please comment on the desirability of re-ordering. Do patrons request them? Love them? Hate/reject them? Can they live without them? What about you?
Thanks for your input,
M.E.
The Almost Moon is missing
Total lunacy!!! A copy of Alice Sebold's (Lovely bones) new book The Almost Moon has gone missing. It was taken off in-process, an email went to the patron (Lori Caruso), but she was never called. Somewhere between the check-in and the calling, the book escaped. We have one other copy and a rental. So keep your eyes peeled!
Rosalie
Rosalie
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Why did the librarian slip and fall on the library floor?
Because she was in the non-friction section.
:) Shelley
Because she was in the non-friction section.
:) Shelley
Good morning, everyone. Evelyn is back and feeling better, but Emily is not so Karen V will not be in today. Feel better, Emily. sp
Thursday October 18, 2007
Hello everyone. Evelyn, I didn't hear from you so welcome back and I hope you are feeling better.
Just a reminder that tomorrow night the carpet in the heavy traffic areas of the library will be cleaned, and also some to those unsightly spots in the YA and youth areas. If you have anything that you think should be moved please make sure to do it before 5:00 Friday. The cleaners are also scheduled to strip and wax the tile floors and do a heavy cleaning in the bathroom. Again if you have things you don't want the cleaners to move when they do the other cleaning please make sure you move it to safety by Friday afternoon.
I will be out of town starting tonight so I may or may not blog the next few mornings. Please try and keep up with the happenings that Madelyn sends as well as any information you want to share with one another. So far this is working pretty well and I think we will find it indispensible in no time.
Remember is you need to call out Friday, Saturday or Sunday please call Rosalie. If there are facilities problems Rosalie is the touch point for that too.
Felipe will be in today, if you have something for him to do please put it on the TaDa list. I would let Rosalie know too because she is monitoring Felipe's chores today.
Have a great weekend. See you late Monday.
Pat
Just a reminder that tomorrow night the carpet in the heavy traffic areas of the library will be cleaned, and also some to those unsightly spots in the YA and youth areas. If you have anything that you think should be moved please make sure to do it before 5:00 Friday. The cleaners are also scheduled to strip and wax the tile floors and do a heavy cleaning in the bathroom. Again if you have things you don't want the cleaners to move when they do the other cleaning please make sure you move it to safety by Friday afternoon.
I will be out of town starting tonight so I may or may not blog the next few mornings. Please try and keep up with the happenings that Madelyn sends as well as any information you want to share with one another. So far this is working pretty well and I think we will find it indispensible in no time.
Remember is you need to call out Friday, Saturday or Sunday please call Rosalie. If there are facilities problems Rosalie is the touch point for that too.
Felipe will be in today, if you have something for him to do please put it on the TaDa list. I would let Rosalie know too because she is monitoring Felipe's chores today.
Have a great weekend. See you late Monday.
Pat
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Wednesday, Oct. 17: BUSY night
We have several groups meeting here tonight, so this is to clarify where everyone will be:
Story Time Room: Mummies craft, 4:15-abt. 5:30, followed by ARC (outside group) at 6:30 pm.
Community Room: Far Side, Chess, 4:15-7:00 pm
Community Room: Near Side, HPAC at 5:00 pm, followed by Friends Exec. Board at 6:30 pm.
M.E.
Story Time Room: Mummies craft, 4:15-abt. 5:30, followed by ARC (outside group) at 6:30 pm.
Community Room: Far Side, Chess, 4:15-7:00 pm
Community Room: Near Side, HPAC at 5:00 pm, followed by Friends Exec. Board at 6:30 pm.
M.E.
Old Cell Phones
You might have noticed a small box in the foyer for collecting old cell phones. The box will be there until the end of October. Verizon is paying a rich $5/phone (more than usual) to the Resource Center for Women, so check your closets and drawers. They don't want chargers, just the phones.
Thanks,
M.E.
Thanks,
M.E.
Giving Tree
I'm sorry. I neglected to mention at the staff meeting that we are making some minor changes with the Giving Tree this year. We will be participating in the NJLA's "Books for Kids" program, so our bookmarks will look a little different. We will still give books to the Martin Luther King Center in Somerville, but they will not be wrapped. Paige Whitney has closed, and any books we collect after the NJLA deadline will go, as usual, to the Resource Center for Women.
Pat and I will be putting up the tree on November 18. Books collected up to December 9 will be distributed per the NJLA program. If you have any questions, please let me know.
Thanks,
M.E.
Pat and I will be putting up the tree on November 18. Books collected up to December 9 will be distributed per the NJLA program. If you have any questions, please let me know.
Thanks,
M.E.
Feel better, Evelyn sp
Wednesday October 17, 2007
Some quick notes before the staff meeting.
Evelyn called out sick today. I will cover her hours this afternoon.
Everyone is doing a great job reading the blog atleast once. Karen V and I have worked on a way to make keeping up with the blog easier. If it works on the Refernence computer we will implement it on the other desk tops. that should help you keep up with additional blogs throughout the day.
Off to the staff meeting. Watch this space for more news.
Pat
I get to add a few more things.
Megan is not going to her meeting today so she will be with us on her regular schedule. That schedule does not appear on the sent schedule but it is pretty much the same every Wednesday.
Please remember to add things for Felipe on the TaDa list he will be here Thursday ready for work.
Have a great day.
Pat
Evelyn called out sick today. I will cover her hours this afternoon.
Everyone is doing a great job reading the blog atleast once. Karen V and I have worked on a way to make keeping up with the blog easier. If it works on the Refernence computer we will implement it on the other desk tops. that should help you keep up with additional blogs throughout the day.
Off to the staff meeting. Watch this space for more news.
Pat
I get to add a few more things.
Megan is not going to her meeting today so she will be with us on her regular schedule. That schedule does not appear on the sent schedule but it is pretty much the same every Wednesday.
Please remember to add things for Felipe on the TaDa list he will be here Thursday ready for work.
Have a great day.
Pat
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Have no fear, Gerry's here!
Web Site Updated
Hi All,
Just wanted to let you know that the adult programs, computer classes, art exhibitions and book discussions for November and December are now up on the website. If you see any mistakes, please let me know...there's a lot of typing involved!
I'm sending an email also.
M.E.
Just wanted to let you know that the adult programs, computer classes, art exhibitions and book discussions for November and December are now up on the website. If you see any mistakes, please let me know...there's a lot of typing involved!
I'm sending an email also.
M.E.
With Megan's absence, Anne is doing the knitting class tonight. MH
Feel better,Kevin sp 10/16
Megan H. is gone for day
Megan has left for the day. Kevin was sick and she had to go pick him up from school and take him home.
KV Tues. 10/16
KV Tues. 10/16
Tuesday October 16, 2007
Hello to everyone. We made it through Monday so the rest of the week should be easy. Although I guess for some of you Tuesday is your Monday.
There are no major changes for today. Margaret and Annette will be out tonight and Gerry and Sarah will be covering.
We have a lot of programs today in the library so if you are at the desk make sure there are counts taken for all of them.
Don't forget, feel free to add any information you want the staff to know, this blog, if we use it correctly, should be a good source of info for everyone in the library.
Have a great day.
Pat
There are no major changes for today. Margaret and Annette will be out tonight and Gerry and Sarah will be covering.
We have a lot of programs today in the library so if you are at the desk make sure there are counts taken for all of them.
Don't forget, feel free to add any information you want the staff to know, this blog, if we use it correctly, should be a good source of info for everyone in the library.
Have a great day.
Pat
Monday, October 15, 2007
This is totally not related to the library, but this weekend we adopted an abandoned kitty, now named Lilly, and she is soooooooo cute and sweet. Life is good when you have a snuggly, grateful cat. sj
Monday October 15, 2007
Good morning or to those of you who arrive after 12 good afternoon and for those who come after 6 good evening.
This is your first check in blog entry. There aren't any real important issues so far today. As they come up or if they do I will add to this blog.
Just a quick reminder that Margaret is leaving at 3:30 today and we will be short handed from 5:00 - 6:00 so I would like Evelyn to go to dinner at 4:30 and I will work until 5 for her and Rosalie will step in from 5-5:30. If you look at the schedule it still is wrong. I have Annette coming in at 5:00 but of course she will be here at 6:00. I really had a problem with Monday on this schedule.
Have a great day. Save up those "special moments" for our next circ meeting.
Felipe is here today so if you have any projects for him please add them to the online list.
Pat
This is your first check in blog entry. There aren't any real important issues so far today. As they come up or if they do I will add to this blog.
Just a quick reminder that Margaret is leaving at 3:30 today and we will be short handed from 5:00 - 6:00 so I would like Evelyn to go to dinner at 4:30 and I will work until 5 for her and Rosalie will step in from 5-5:30. If you look at the schedule it still is wrong. I have Annette coming in at 5:00 but of course she will be here at 6:00. I really had a problem with Monday on this schedule.
Have a great day. Save up those "special moments" for our next circ meeting.
Felipe is here today so if you have any projects for him please add them to the online list.
Pat
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Let's try this again!
Good morning everyone. Its Wednesday October 11. I have no special messages for today.
Please be advised that Madelyn should be considered out today but she probably will be in around 11:30 or 12:00 to finish up the newsletter. She will let you know when she arrives and when she is leaving.
Karen B is out today at 2.
There is a change on Saturday's schedule, Evelyn will be working for Sarah, but we have rearranged the schedule a bit. Evelyn will arrive at 1:00 and work until 5:15. Karen V will open with Susan at 9:45. Anne Post is working for Megan from 10 - 5. Anne has a 10:30 story time on Saturday.
Have a great day! See all the Circ people tomorrow at 5:15ish.
Pat
Please be advised that Madelyn should be considered out today but she probably will be in around 11:30 or 12:00 to finish up the newsletter. She will let you know when she arrives and when she is leaving.
Karen B is out today at 2.
There is a change on Saturday's schedule, Evelyn will be working for Sarah, but we have rearranged the schedule a bit. Evelyn will arrive at 1:00 and work until 5:15. Karen V will open with Susan at 9:45. Anne Post is working for Megan from 10 - 5. Anne has a 10:30 story time on Saturday.
Have a great day! See all the Circ people tomorrow at 5:15ish.
Pat
