Friday, November 30, 2007
Teddy Bears
If any teddy bears, dressed or undressed, come back over the weekend, please put them in Pat's and my office. Kathy will be back to get them next week.
Thanks. M.E.
Thanks. M.E.
Holly Days Event
The Bernardsville Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a special event on Saturday, 12/8 as part of the Holly Days.
Here is the information as it appeared in the Bernardsville News on 11/27/07:
4 pm--Tree lighting in Olcott Square with Santa arriving by fire truck.
4 to 4:30 pm ---The Yuletide carolers will sing holiday songs.
4:30 pm ---Peter Roselle will read "The Night Before Christmas to the children at the Bernardsville Library (that's us). The Yuletide Carolers will continue to sing as well as the children from Annie's Playhouse.
All WAS Calm, All WAS Bright...
But not anymore, at least for me. Morning started quietly, but Velocity delivery brought a sleighful of goodies(?) - 3 boxes packed to the brim!! Wah, wah, whimper...
As for the front door sign, it's been found.
Evelyn
As for the front door sign, it's been found.
Evelyn
Thursday, November 29, 2007
PATRON COUNT ISSUE
The patron count this evening was 15. Closer inspection revealed that the trash bag, inserted into the trash can, was billowing out and obscuring the laser. We moved the bag but this may be a problem in the future.
Shelley
Shelley
Saturday hiccup
It seems that on Saturday many of the items that we thought were checked in were not. Circ 4 must have been having a temperamental day. Anyway, if patrons call or come in and say that they returned items over the long weekend and they are still out on their card, just apologize, check the shelves and then write off the fines if you find the books. There is no way to know how many items were affected so just do your best to put out fires as they come up.
Sorry for the problem. Thank you for your help.
Pat
Sorry for the problem. Thank you for your help.
Pat
Thursday November 29, 2007
Thursday, where does the week go. A little ILL humor to get us going. They must use Velocity too!
Gerry will not be into tonight Shelley will be working this evening. Karen B is out for vacation.
There is a book discussion at 7:00 this evening with guest leader Michael Landau. Please make him and his group, we have about 6 signed up, feel welcome. They will be in the newly warmed community room.
Circ people if you have off desk time please check in with Rosalie she really needs help withdrawing books. So we won't see her at all she will be buried under the discards.
Have a great day.
Pat
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Warrior's Series by Erin Hunter
Here is a link to the author of the JFIC series, "The Warriors". There is a new book out, so lots of kids have been asking for other books in the series. There are several different series, and the "The Warriors" is the first one. Warriorcats.com has the series order for each of the different series by this author.
Sarah :)
Sarah :)
Holiday Gifts for service people
Along with the newspaper people the library gives a holiday gift to other service people who help the library throughout the year. This includes cleaning people, delivery people and so on. One of these mornings there should be list of names on the circ desk from the cleaning team. Please make sure to put that in my box.
Rosalie please provide me with the name of the UPS man and any other person who delivers on a regular basis.
Members of the circ staff please see if you can find out the name of our Velocity driver. The card is much nicer with their name on it instead of deliver person.
Karen V if there is anyone you need recognize please let me know.
We have in the past sent a food gift to Basking Ridge and to Clarence Dillon. I will be doing that again this year.
If anyone would like to suggest anyone else that should be recognized at this time of year please let me know.
Pat
Holiday gifts for newspaper carriers
It's Holiday gift time again and I want to remind everyone who opens that when those cards and envelopes start rolling in from the newspaper carriers please make sure to write the name of the newspaper on the envelope so I know who I am sending to.
Thanks so much.
Pat
Wednesday November 28, 2007
Today is a beautiful sunny day and I hope you all have lifted spirits and are looking forward to a great day.
Tim is back. He is still under the weather but as the trooper he is he is here and working. We all really appreciate it Tim. Thanks to everyone on staff who shelved, and especially to Zoltan who stepped up to help keep things moving while Tim was out.
Karen B is still out vacationing.
Today we have an Art Appreciation group who will meet with Megan at 4:15, Chess has two sessions from 4:15 - 7 and Andrea Mastrobattista will have another of her sessions at 7:00. Karen V cancelled her computer class.
Tom Shcherer is here from Trane and he has fixed the heating problem in the community room and is working on setting things straight for the winter. Let me know if you are toasty warm or boiling. He will be back later in December for another check so let me know how the temp feels to you.
I had my monthly walk through with Dublin and things are looking pretty good. They always leave with a list of improvements needed but all in all I think we have things under control. If you see anything that needs to be addressed on the cleaning front please let me know.
One last thing, if you have off desk time and are looking for some valuable way to spend it please see Rosalie she has lots of things that need doing.
I hope everyone will have a great day.
Pat
Tim is back. He is still under the weather but as the trooper he is he is here and working. We all really appreciate it Tim. Thanks to everyone on staff who shelved, and especially to Zoltan who stepped up to help keep things moving while Tim was out.
Karen B is still out vacationing.
Today we have an Art Appreciation group who will meet with Megan at 4:15, Chess has two sessions from 4:15 - 7 and Andrea Mastrobattista will have another of her sessions at 7:00. Karen V cancelled her computer class.
Tom Shcherer is here from Trane and he has fixed the heating problem in the community room and is working on setting things straight for the winter. Let me know if you are toasty warm or boiling. He will be back later in December for another check so let me know how the temp feels to you.
I had my monthly walk through with Dublin and things are looking pretty good. They always leave with a list of improvements needed but all in all I think we have things under control. If you see anything that needs to be addressed on the cleaning front please let me know.
One last thing, if you have off desk time and are looking for some valuable way to spend it please see Rosalie she has lots of things that need doing.
I hope everyone will have a great day.
Pat
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Clock :(
A bit back I posted that I had an extra clock to bring in for the staff room. I went to look for it today, and it has vanished into clock limbo :( So we are still clockless. Sorry about that!! I'm sure it will turn up eventually.
Sarah
Sarah
Megan out for early lunch
Megan will be out of the library until roughly 12:30
No Local History Today
Marion Kennedy called to let us know that Local History will not be open today. MH
Sarah's vacation
Sorry for the short notice but December really sneaked up on me. Sarah will be gone the week of December 3 and I need some help filling her time. The most important time is Wednesday night from 5-9:15 and Friday afternoon from 1:30 - 5:30. If you are available for those time please let me know. I will fill in the rest of her time with the help of those already scheduled for circ or floor time. If you are interested in working additional hours please let me know there are hours available Tuesday afternoon 2-6, and Wednesday 1-5.
As always thanks for help with this. Please let me know as quickly as possible.
Pat
As always thanks for help with this. Please let me know as quickly as possible.
Pat
Tuesday November 27, 2007
If the sun won't come out on its own then I will have to push it along!
Good day to everyone. Make it great one.
Tim unfortunately called out sick today. He asked that we try and keep up with the shelving. If anyone has time please take a cart of videos, audio tapes or something near the desk and try and shelve them. Consider that you off desk duty today. I will check and see if we can get Zoltan to do a cart or two this afternoon, if he is here.
Karen B is also out, but she is vacationing so hopefully spending the day in a happier way than Tim.
I have memoirs and coffee today at 10:30, there is also a children's book discussion group tonight at 6:30 with Megan and the lecture on the landscapes of the Somerset Hills at 7:00.
If you get complaints about it being cold in the library I have arrange for our winterizing later this week. However, I am still waiting for the electrician to fix the problem that began a week and half ago so until he comes we can't do much of anything to make things better. Please tell patrons we are working on it.
I hope everyone has a fantastic day.
Pat
Monday, November 26, 2007
Anne Post is coming back!
Anne Post has gone home but will be returning around 6pm and will stay until after the homeschoolers' meeting starts at 7pm.
Leaving early
I am not feeling well---migraine and nausea! I am leaving at 2:30 pm, before I cannot drive safely.
If I do not have jury duty, I will be here on Wednesday.
Michaele
If I do not have jury duty, I will be here on Wednesday.
Michaele
Hanukkah begins
I just wanted to alert everyone that beginning at sundown on Tuesday December 4th we have to start lighting the menorah. On the first night, light one candle in the Menorah's far right (as you face the Menorah) candle holder and light the helper ( middle) candle. Each day follow the pattern moving toward the middle.
Monday November 26, 2007
Hello to everyone and welcome back to what I hope will be a quiet week after a long holiday weekend and a busy weekend of library use. With the rainy weather and the holiday I think everyone feels a little down and hung over. Keep a smile on your face and the day will go quickly.
Karen B is out today and the rest of the week. We have ESL tonight and it will be the last one until January. There is no ESL this Thursday. We also have a homeschooling meeting at 7:15.
Over the weekend we had some computer problems and I just want to remind everyone that when there are problems before you panic, make sure all the connections are tight, plugs are in the wall, and then you try to reboot. One of the messages that was reported this weekend was
Win 32 Error 1722 RPC Server is unavailable. Rosalie says, " Whenever you see this error it usually means that the Internet wire has come loose. If all the staff computers have the error the server is down." But if it is just one with the message it is an easy fix, just check the connection the connections from the computer to the wall. If all have the message that is a big deal and you need to call Rosalie.
Story times start again today and people will be leaving shows for ST NICK. Never a dull moment.
Oh one last thing, the add for a circ job was in the paper on Wednesday and will appear again this Thursday. If anyone calls the library directly please transfer them to me and I will speak with them. If someone comes in and I am not available please have them send a resume to me or call. My cards are in the desk. I will be happy to see them if I am available.
I hope everyone has a great day.
Pat
Karen B is out today and the rest of the week. We have ESL tonight and it will be the last one until January. There is no ESL this Thursday. We also have a homeschooling meeting at 7:15.
Over the weekend we had some computer problems and I just want to remind everyone that when there are problems before you panic, make sure all the connections are tight, plugs are in the wall, and then you try to reboot. One of the messages that was reported this weekend was
Win 32 Error 1722 RPC Server is unavailable. Rosalie says, " Whenever you see this error it usually means that the Internet wire has come loose. If all the staff computers have the error the server is down." But if it is just one with the message it is an easy fix, just check the connection the connections from the computer to the wall. If all have the message that is a big deal and you need to call Rosalie.
Story times start again today and people will be leaving shows for ST NICK. Never a dull moment.
Oh one last thing, the add for a circ job was in the paper on Wednesday and will appear again this Thursday. If anyone calls the library directly please transfer them to me and I will speak with them. If someone comes in and I am not available please have them send a resume to me or call. My cards are in the desk. I will be happy to see them if I am available.
I hope everyone has a great day.
Pat
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Enduser8 Sick
Fyi - Sunday Staff,
I was not able to get Enduser8 to work on Saturday.
Megan
I was not able to get Enduser8 to work on Saturday.
Megan
WHEW!!
It is wicked crazy today -- even ZOLTAN said it's crazy. A first!
Shelley
Shelley
Happy Saturday After!!
Wow! Our book drop was even more stuffed than I was after a delicious Thanksgiving dinner with friends!! After we pried out the books we filled two plus carts....and then the fun began. They're all checked in now - with the help of Karen and Megan, all the reserves called and we've even said "Hello" to each other!
Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. It is a gorgeous day out there today.
Now on to the cd's and dvd's!!
Gerry and Shelley, too
Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. It is a gorgeous day out there today.
Now on to the cd's and dvd's!!
Gerry and Shelley, too
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Library Elf
For those of you too busy roasting, dicing and chopping to read the Bville News, please note:
today they published an article I submitted at least six months ago about the Library Elf (p.2). I don't expect an avalanche of calls, but those on duty in the next few days may want to read the article and refresh their memories at www.libraryelf.com.
Thanks,
M.E.
today they published an article I submitted at least six months ago about the Library Elf (p.2). I don't expect an avalanche of calls, but those on duty in the next few days may want to read the article and refresh their memories at www.libraryelf.com.
Thanks,
M.E.
Happy Turkey Day!
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. sp
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
It may be dismal outside but it certainly feels warm & bright @ the bernardsville library. The tree looks lovely. sp
Passport Found!
A wallet containing a passport for Stephen Powell was turned in. I have called and emailed him. The wallet is in the box with the money envelopes below the cash register.
Monday, November 19, 2007
Circuit DVD #s--discmania
Please be aware that the numbers on the Circuit DVDs are no longer being used. Most have no numbers on them. When you file a circuit DVD back into the book, use the number on the barcode tag, not the number on the disc.
This is an exception to the rule. All other DVDs, music CDs, circuit music CDs have numbers on the disc that correspond with one in the book--only the movie circuit is different.
Almost everyone is already doing it correctly, but there still seems to be some glitches. If Zoltan is not on the blog, he may be confused too, so just give him the heads up.
I swear I'm not trying to make your job even more confusing, but it sure seems like it!!!
RB
This is an exception to the rule. All other DVDs, music CDs, circuit music CDs have numbers on the disc that correspond with one in the book--only the movie circuit is different.
Almost everyone is already doing it correctly, but there still seems to be some glitches. If Zoltan is not on the blog, he may be confused too, so just give him the heads up.
I swear I'm not trying to make your job even more confusing, but it sure seems like it!!!
RB
Labels: circuit DVDs
Monday, November 19, 2007
Wow! The snow is still snowing and when I arrived the walks were covered and the parking lot filled with slush. Just before we opened a plow came through and a shoveler came along to help me clear the rest of the walkway. Oh yes, a nice patron also helped out with the final path to the book drop. Who thought that we would see snow this early in the season. Let me know if anyone finds Autumn.
Lucky for Karen B she gets to stay home today, and the rest of week and next week too. As long as the traffic on 202 clears up everyone else who is suppose to be here will be here at their scheduled time.
Karen V computer class has been cancelled. There will be ESL today at 3 and 7:15. And finally there is a PJ Storytime tonight at 6:30. Check out Michaele's slippers!
If anyone complains about slippery walk ways etc. please let me know I have ice melter being delivered today and I will apply it as soon as it arrives.
Have a great day everyone.
Pat
Lucky for Karen B she gets to stay home today, and the rest of week and next week too. As long as the traffic on 202 clears up everyone else who is suppose to be here will be here at their scheduled time.
Karen V computer class has been cancelled. There will be ESL today at 3 and 7:15. And finally there is a PJ Storytime tonight at 6:30. Check out Michaele's slippers!
If anyone complains about slippery walk ways etc. please let me know I have ice melter being delivered today and I will apply it as soon as it arrives.
Have a great day everyone.
Pat
Sunday, November 18, 2007
The Snow is snowing.....
The snow is snowing, the tree is glowing and over the river and through the woods the patrons are rolling in (no horses or sleighs yet)! It's a busy Sunday at the library. The tree looks great thanks to Madelyn and Pat. We just need some holiday tunes and some hot cider. Gerry
Saturday, November 17, 2007
Front Door Again
Front door locked tonight, but was staying open on the right side the way it did on Friday PM. We had to shut it from the outside.
Sarah
Sarah
Kitchen Clock
Hi!
Do we need a new kitchen clock? I have an extra at home that I'd be happy to bring in. Just let me know! :)
Sarah
Do we need a new kitchen clock? I have an extra at home that I'd be happy to bring in. Just let me know! :)
Sarah
Good morning. A typical Saturday start. Kayak group is meeting this morning. Front door is cooperating so far as well as our patrons. sp
Friday, November 16, 2007
Bum Front Door
Tonight, the front door on the right would not close properly. KB was able to get it closed by pushing it hard from the outside. Watch out. MH & SK
2007 Giving Tree
Pat and I will be putting up the Christmas tree on Sunday morning. This year we are participating in the NJLA's Books for Kids program, so the bookmarks will look different. Otherwise the process is the same. We will still give books to the ML King Youth Center in Somerville and to the Women's Shelter. Additional books will be distributed through the Somerville Library/Velocity. We'll see how many we have. [We used to collect books for the Paige Whitney Center, but they have closed their distribution center.]
Our newsletter lists a cut-off of December 9th. The NJLA program cuts off on December 3, so the early book donations will go to the Books for Kids program and the rest to MLK and the Women's Shelter. Since the latter picks up late, we can take stragglers after Dec. 9th.
If you have any questions, please see M.E.
Our newsletter lists a cut-off of December 9th. The NJLA program cuts off on December 3, so the early book donations will go to the Books for Kids program and the rest to MLK and the Women's Shelter. Since the latter picks up late, we can take stragglers after Dec. 9th.
If you have any questions, please see M.E.
K? K!!!! Grape escape
The new video circuit is finally here and out to the patrons! It is circuit K with a lovely lavendar label. Enjoy!
RB
RB
Printing from Circ 4
Hi! I tried printing to the HPs from Circ 4 and it works. I think the confusion is that instead of getting a vertical list of printers, the list is horizontal. Scroll to the left and see what you find! If there is still trouble, let me know.
RB
RB
Friday, November 16, 2007
I am happy to report that Lou Decker is installing the pull out shelves under the center DVD and CD shelf. If you don't see the shelves when you come in the next time it is because he took them with him to put in a nice pull under the shelf for your convenience. I hope this addition will make life easier with the DVDs and the CDs. Nothing is going to work 100% but it seems every little thing we try improves the process.
Rosalie is leaving early today @ 1:00. There is toddler Spanish at 1 and readers' theater at 4:15. With the late program remember there may be stragglers today at 5:00. I suggest that the afternoon people lock the inside double doors at 5:00 so you have better control after 5. With the people in the community room that will keep people from wandering in after we are closed.
Have a great weekend.
Pat
For the cat lovers among you visit this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qiGyxPplAw
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Time is on my side
Our beloved clock is back home in its case. Newly oiled and with a refreshed silver face. It should keep accurate time for us again. Stop by and see it, it looks great. Nice to have it back.
Shelley and Madelyn will be taking care of the winding of the clock. Thank you to them for taking time for a quick lesson.
Joe Collins who fixed the clock seemed very knowledgeable and interested in clocks. If anyone would like his phone number etc. please let me know. He was very fair to the library in his work and I am happy to recommend him.
Pat
Shelley and Madelyn will be taking care of the winding of the clock. Thank you to them for taking time for a quick lesson.
Joe Collins who fixed the clock seemed very knowledgeable and interested in clocks. If anyone would like his phone number etc. please let me know. He was very fair to the library in his work and I am happy to recommend him.
Pat
Cancelled computer class
Due to lack of interest, I have cancelled my Beyond Computer Basics class on Monday 11/19. Deposits for the two cancellees (is that a word?) are in the blue patron reference bin near the DVD binders
Good morning,everyone. Stay dry. sp
Thursday November 15, 2007
One week to Thanksgiving. Hard to believe the holiday season is fast approaching. And to that point many of you have asked about the Secret Santa perimeters. Well if I remember correctly and I sometimes have a problem in that area lately, we used $15.00 as the upper limit. Stay in that neighborhood and all will be well.
The rain today may dampen some spirits but the library is always filled with things to do. Today our special treats are flu shots, and ESL.
Also, tonight we will be honoring our volunteers the Knudsens at the Y reception for community volunteers. We are so pleased to be able to thank them in this way for all their hard work for the library.
Michaele is out today, Madelyn is too unless she comes in, but officially she is out and Karen will be leaving today 4.
Have a great day.
Pat
The rain today may dampen some spirits but the library is always filled with things to do. Today our special treats are flu shots, and ESL.
Also, tonight we will be honoring our volunteers the Knudsens at the Y reception for community volunteers. We are so pleased to be able to thank them in this way for all their hard work for the library.
Michaele is out today, Madelyn is too unless she comes in, but officially she is out and Karen will be leaving today 4.
Have a great day.
Pat
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
The House of Elliott
I know there is a lot of confusion about the BBC series "The House of Elliott," so here is a link to the BBC TV webpage about the show with some trivia and video clips. It ran for 3 seasons from 1991-1993, and we do own the complete set of Series 1, 2, and 3. Series 3 does end looking like there should be a series 4, but it was never produced, much to the disappointment of its many fans, and our patrons! Anyway, just some helpful info (I hope!)
Sarah :)
Reciprocal borrowing from Bernards Township
We have had a few patrons contact us about problems and misconceptions about the borrowing privileges at Bernards Township Library. I will be posting, at the circ desk, a letter from Anne Meany explaining the services that are available to our patrons at Bernards Township.
As you will see Bernards Township has made their materials available to our patrons who hold a reciprocal card. The entire MAIN system holdings are not available to our patrons with the reciprocal card. Holds on only Bernards Township materials may be place by phone, in person or by emailing the circ department at their library.
If our patron needs an item from another MAIN Library, they may request it through Jerseycat or use a hand carry ILL form if we make those arrangements.
If you have any questions after reading the letter from Anne, please let me know.
Pat
As you will see Bernards Township has made their materials available to our patrons who hold a reciprocal card. The entire MAIN system holdings are not available to our patrons with the reciprocal card. Holds on only Bernards Township materials may be place by phone, in person or by emailing the circ department at their library.
If our patron needs an item from another MAIN Library, they may request it through Jerseycat or use a hand carry ILL form if we make those arrangements.
If you have any questions after reading the letter from Anne, please let me know.
Pat
Good to have you back, Rosalie. sp
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Good day to everyone. The leaves are falling fast now and soon winter will be upon us. But for now enjoy the 60 degree weather. Even with the clouds its nice to still be warm.
Welcome back Rosalie!
Anne and Megan are out today for the morning hours. Anne will be in tonight for her regular evening hours and Megan will be in later this afternoon. Karen B will out from 4-6 and then back for the BLA/Friends meeting.
Today the library is filled with fun things to do, Bernardsville News had a longer meeting than ususal with many more people than usual. We have a trivia game this afternoon at 4:15, Chess at 4:15, HPAC at 5:00 and the BLA meeting at 7:00.
They have not fixed the circuit breaker for the heat yet but hopefully that will happen today before the wintry winds begin to blow.
Have a great day.
Pat
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
This person would probably enjoy putting away DVDs
Circ 4 Printer Issue
Circ 4 has a printer issue. It will print to the star printer, but will not print to the regular black & white printer. It does not give it or the color printer as an option. MH
Local History Reference Forms
Marion Kennedy has provided us with reference forms for Local History. If it is necessary to write out a reference sheet and you think your question may be a local history issue, please use their form to write out your request. There are a supply of them in the same slot as the regular reference forms. I have also put a few in the reference desk.
Hello everyone. Good to be back. I can't believe it's Secret Santa time already. sp
Freezing Fiction
We have some problems in the Fiction Wing. Its cold!!! This morning I tried to adjust the thermostats in Fiction and the electrical box in Tech Services went crazy. Didn't like having to come out of hibernation.
We don't have any heat at the moment in Fiction. The electricians have been here, are trying to find a replacement for the circuit that is bad and will have fixed as quickly as possible. Hopefully that will take care of it.
Sorry for the uncomfortable conditions. Please advise patrons if they complain that we are working on it.
Thank goodness today is going to be 60 not 6.
Pat
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
They have promised sun for this afternoon so keep your fingers crossed.
Here is your daily update on the comings and goings of your fellow staff. Karen B will be in about 12:30, Board meeting tonight! Rosalie should be getting closer to home, she will be out today but back tomorrow. We have missed her. Everyone else who is expected is expected so we should have a pretty regular day.
There is a Garden Club meeting this morning at 10. I will be there for a short time to answer questions about the library grounds. If you are looking for me between 10-11 that is where I will be. As I mentioned there is a board meeting tonight at 5:30, Megan has a knitting group at 6:30 and we expect ARCH at 6:45. A full house for tonight.
Don't forget to pick up your Secret Santa name.
Keep blogging!!
Pat
Monday, November 12, 2007
Holiday Party
The Holiday Party is set. We will all meet at Karen Brodsky's house at 6:00ish on December 7. Thank you to everyone who volunteered their home for the get together. Keep that thought for next year.
I will post a list in the kitchen for food.
The last duty is to choose our Secret Santa people. Stop by my office starting Monday, today, after 12:00 to pick your Secret Santa. I will give them out through Thursday at which time I will randomly pull names that are left, put them in envelopes and put them in your box. So if you don't get a chance to choose I will make sure you get someone.
Thank you to everyone who used doodle I think it worked well. We will have to try it again some time.
I hope you are all excited about the party and even though it is early it will get us in the holiday spirit.
Pat
Monday, November 12, 2007
I would suspect by now the people at the desk have answered the question "are you open" at least 50 times. Well just in case you forgot today is the celebration of Veterans Day. Many businesses, government offices and banks and of course libraries are closed. If you have to send someone to another library today make the call to make sure they are open before you send someone over. Rosalie is still out. She is due back on Wednesday. The football season is over for Margaret so she will be with us tonight until 6. Glad to have you back. Evelyn should be in today too. We hope all is well with her family.
Today is ESL as usual at 3 and 7:15 and there is Anime and Jr. Gardeners at 4:15.
I hope everyone has a really great day.
Pat
Storytime registration opens!
I know we are ready to meet the challenge!
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Sunny Sunday
Looks like Circ 3 is back in action. Good news! Folks are getting ready for the concert and all is well. Lots of school projects going on. Gerry
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Circ 3 is down
Circ 3 is down. I emailed PKG and Jim. MH
The Bears are Returning!
We just received two dressed bears - one all cozy for winter and one a surfer dude! Gerry & Margaret
It's a Local History Day!
We have patrons very excited about our Local History genealogy resources and another into local landscape architecture - keeping us busy - we need 3 Karens today! btw the computers seem much more lively today. Happy Saturday!
Gerry & Margaret
Gerry & Margaret
Friday, November 09, 2007
Express Check
A prominent patron was determined to use the Express Check this afternoon - and came away very frustrated. It is easy for patrons to assume the ISBN is the bar code - maybe we could have an illustration of the right way and the wrong way. Also, the dim light makes reading of any bar code problematic - just like it does for us at Circ 3 when we try to check books in or out. I am one of those folks who needs to be shown - maybe some of our patrons do , too! Gerry
Friday, Nov. 9
We think all is well here so far. Hopefully Evelyn will be back soon and her hubby will be better. MH
Thursday, November 08, 2007
Story Time Materials
6:15 PM Story time materials are in green basket in Michaele's office all checked out to Coleman. Gerry
Changes for Friday November 9
Evelyn will out again tomorrow Friday. Covering for her will be Margaret in the morning from 9:30-2 and Gerry will be in from 2-5:30. Thank you both for your help on short notice. If you are available to work Sunday just incase Evelyn needs that day too please let me know.
Have a great Friday. I am around if you need me. Don't forget I am also Rosalie and Madelyn so if you need to reach me at home please do.
Pat
Have a great Friday. I am around if you need me. Don't forget I am also Rosalie and Madelyn so if you need to reach me at home please do.
Pat
Marion Kennedy stopped to let us know that Linda Kruse will be in about 11 AM on Friday, Nov 9. She has permissioin to work on her own in the Local History Room per Marion. Happy Thursday, All. Gerry
Hi everyone. sp
This is so cool! - KB
Thursday November 8, 2007
Good day to everyone. I wanted to let you know about a few staff changes for today. Evelyn will be out today and replaced with Sarah.We are happy Sarah is feeling better and back with us today. Thank to Gerry who stepped in quickly last night to cover Sarah's hours.
Madelyn and Rosalie are both out today still enjoying their vacations. Madelyn will be returning on Monday but Rosalie is out until Wednesday.
A quick note about the members of TAC. Michaele has informed me that they have been given fine free status during the school year and they will be getting the status yearly as they continue on in TAC. This does not extend to lost or damaged items or other members of their family or friends etc. So please honor their new status. We are so happy to be able to reward their service to the library and the community with perk.
I hope everyone has a great day and things run smoothly and everyone you meet has a smile.
Pat
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
Cool info about Wikipedia spinoffs
I thought you might be interested in two new spinoffs of Wikipedia: veropedia & citizendium. Link here for more information: http://infodoodads.com/?p=236
Great job today,girls. Thanks for the info. sp
Wednesday November 7, 2007
Hello to everyone. It is a beautiful fall day and I hope you get a chance to enjoy it. I am still cutting roses from my garden but I fear that will end soon if we continue have these brisk mornings.
Thank you to the person who responded to Susan's request for a sign to point out the move of the self check machine. Also, in case you don't know the stamps have been moved to the end that use to have the self check. I think children will find it with a little help from caregivers and staff.
After training today, Evelyn and I are going to Jerseycat users group meeting. We will be back by 1. Madelyn and Rosalie are out again today.
That should do it for the announcements. Keep blogging. It really is finally working as a way for all of us to communicate with one another throughout the day.
Pat
Thank you to the person who responded to Susan's request for a sign to point out the move of the self check machine. Also, in case you don't know the stamps have been moved to the end that use to have the self check. I think children will find it with a little help from caregivers and staff.
After training today, Evelyn and I are going to Jerseycat users group meeting. We will be back by 1. Madelyn and Rosalie are out again today.
That should do it for the announcements. Keep blogging. It really is finally working as a way for all of us to communicate with one another throughout the day.
Pat
Tuesday, November 06, 2007
Just a Thought
We may want to place a sign at the former location of the Express Check-Out. Patrons are looking bemused and confused. sp
Hi everyone. sp
Yellow Paper Found
The yellow opening procedures paper was found today! Germaine found it in the newspapers. Thank goodness!
one last test...
2nd test
testing, testing...
Tuesday November 6, 2007
Good day to everyone. It is Election Day. Please remember to vote.
Our poll workers are here until 8pm. Stop in and say hello.
We also have window washers today. They have started inside with the hope the rain will stop shortly and they can do the outside. I hope they don't cause anyone any inconvenience.
Madelyn and Rosalie are out today.
Fiction is meeting tonight but not bridge. Sorry, I put that on the calendar.
Another Calendar change is Thursday night Gerry will be working 5-9:15. She is back from Paris and ready and to go.
See you at staff training tomorrow.
Pat
Our poll workers are here until 8pm. Stop in and say hello.
We also have window washers today. They have started inside with the hope the rain will stop shortly and they can do the outside. I hope they don't cause anyone any inconvenience.
Madelyn and Rosalie are out today.
Fiction is meeting tonight but not bridge. Sorry, I put that on the calendar.
Another Calendar change is Thursday night Gerry will be working 5-9:15. She is back from Paris and ready and to go.
See you at staff training tomorrow.
Pat
Monday, November 05, 2007
Car/house keys found by enduser1
A patron found car keys with Toyota key, assorted house keys, price + card and somerset cnty. lib. key tag. I called Somerset Cnty. library and they will try to contact patron. Keys are in cash register.
Credit card found
A patron found a credit card at enduser 3. She turned it in. It is now in the cash register.
School's out
Guess what? Bedwell & Bernardsville Middle School get out of school early this week. Bedwell gets out early Mon-Wed. BMS gets out early on Mon & Tues. By early I mean 12:20 & 1:20. We will probably see lots of students earlier than usual. Also there is no school on Thursday & Friday of this week. The high school is on their usual schedule. We may have more activity as a result.
Monday November 5, 2007
Wow! This has been one busy, crazy morning. I hope that everyone finds it calmer and easier to manage as the day goes on.
We never found the yellow opening sheets so I have printed new ones. I added the duty to check the opening/closing sign. There are also 49 paintings with one extra framed sign which would bring it up to 50. But really there are 49 paintings. You can count the sign or not.
As you should be aware from the schedule, Madelyn is out and will be all week, as will Rosalie. Karen B is leaving the library today at 2 and Margaret at 3:30.
We have ESL today as usual at 3 and 7:15.
Tomorrow is voting day. The library will be a polling place as it was in the past. Poll workers will arrive here between 5:30am and 6 for the poll opening and will be here through 8pm. Stop in and say hello to them according to news reports it could be a very lonely day. Not much activity is expected from the voting public.
Have a really great day. I left everyone some treats in the kitchen. Tried something from one of our new baking books we just added to the collection. Very good!
Pat
We never found the yellow opening sheets so I have printed new ones. I added the duty to check the opening/closing sign. There are also 49 paintings with one extra framed sign which would bring it up to 50. But really there are 49 paintings. You can count the sign or not.
As you should be aware from the schedule, Madelyn is out and will be all week, as will Rosalie. Karen B is leaving the library today at 2 and Margaret at 3:30.
We have ESL today as usual at 3 and 7:15.
Tomorrow is voting day. The library will be a polling place as it was in the past. Poll workers will arrive here between 5:30am and 6 for the poll opening and will be here through 8pm. Stop in and say hello to them according to news reports it could be a very lonely day. Not much activity is expected from the voting public.
Have a really great day. I left everyone some treats in the kitchen. Tried something from one of our new baking books we just added to the collection. Very good!
Pat
Sunday, November 04, 2007
We can't find the yellow opening procedures paper. We lost it. We are so sorry.
MH & AM
MH & AM
Saturday, November 03, 2007
Placing reserves on incorrect items
A VERY unhappy patron returned two books today that he'd placed reserves on. The titles were correct, but they were by the wrong authors. PLEASE NOTE: "World Without End" ( Ken Follett) and "Dark of the Moon"(by John Sandford) are both on the bestseller list and BOTH are titles that have previously been used by other authors. Be sure to confirm the author when placing reserves, particularly on these two books.
Shelley
Shelley
Good morning. The hookers have arrived and we're at our stations. sp
Friday, November 02, 2007
Please no "circulating library books" in book sale area
Today I noticed a very nice cart with a very nice display of health books in the book sale area. I fear that patrons will think these books are for sale, and we will never see them again. Please--only sale books in the sale area--so no one is confused!
Thanks! Rosalie and the Book Sale volunteers
Thanks! Rosalie and the Book Sale volunteers
New Bookmarks to go with Bookmark Display
Greetings!
There are three new bookmarks making their debut in the lobby display that went up yesterday. They are "War Fiction," "Cooking Up Murder," and "Disaster!" The first two bookmarks offer reading suggestions in fiction, and the last bookmark features nonfiction authors. Hope you like them and find them useful.
Evelyn
There are three new bookmarks making their debut in the lobby display that went up yesterday. They are "War Fiction," "Cooking Up Murder," and "Disaster!" The first two bookmarks offer reading suggestions in fiction, and the last bookmark features nonfiction authors. Hope you like them and find them useful.
Evelyn
Thursday, November 01, 2007
Ordering Reminder
Just a reminder to everyone:
If you notice that something is getting low (paper, pens, etc.), please leave me a note in the Supply Request box. If you put a new cartridge into one of the printers, please leave the dead one in the box. If something needs my attention right away, please speak to me or email me, as I don't normally check the supply box often between my monthly ordering sessions.
Thanks so much for your continued help -- it really makes my job easier!
Display
Please disregard the call for your favorite reads. I have spoken to Evelyn and we have decided that RAT, Readers' Advisory Team, will use the space to display their fantastic book marks, and introduce their book inserts that Sarah has been working on.You will marvel at the fantastic work of RAT. Their great display will ignite the reading public.
Well done!
Pat
Thursday November 1, 2007
Good day to everyone. It's the day after "sugar day" and as you imagine we will be taking care of the fall out.
After a very quiet night at the library we are ready for another busy day.As you probably read from Michaele's email Megan is out today. I hope all is well with her and her family. Anne and Shelley are both out today and Sarah will be in for Shelley. Karen V is not in tonight she worked Tuesday teaching her class. Madelyn is in today. She is headed for vacation starting tomorrow so we have her today.
As you can see the pumpkin patch is down. Please send me the name of some books you want to include in the display today so I can put something up. Where does the time go?
Karen V added a sidebar on the desk top that will show you any new posts to the blog throughout the day. Please check it out.
Have a great day
Pat
After a very quiet night at the library we are ready for another busy day.As you probably read from Michaele's email Megan is out today. I hope all is well with her and her family. Anne and Shelley are both out today and Sarah will be in for Shelley. Karen V is not in tonight she worked Tuesday teaching her class. Madelyn is in today. She is headed for vacation starting tomorrow so we have her today.
As you can see the pumpkin patch is down. Please send me the name of some books you want to include in the display today so I can put something up. Where does the time go?
Karen V added a sidebar on the desk top that will show you any new posts to the blog throughout the day. Please check it out.
Have a great day
Pat
News from YS!
Megan will not be in today and Anne is at a meeting.
Be prepared, the day after Halloween can be very itchy! Children are tired from trick or treating or on candy highs. Expect noises of all sorts from the YS area.
mc
Be prepared, the day after Halloween can be very itchy! Children are tired from trick or treating or on candy highs. Expect noises of all sorts from the YS area.
mc
