Thursday, January 31, 2008
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Well the new Polaris program is up and running. Everyone did a fantastic job yesterday working with limited services but still giving the best service around. We even had a staff member call the Bookworm to see if a book was available for purchase to save the patron a trip to another library.
A couple of things to note. The only thing that wasn't uniform was the taking of phone numbers for patrons. I did use the phone number on three occassions so I was happy that they were there. I think the next time it is imperitive that we all take them down they do help to identfy people who call and give their name which may not be the name on the card and also if the card number does not scan correctly which happened atleast once. All in all things went very smoothly. I would say I only had maybe 5 problems with all the information we scanned and took over the phone. That is fantastic. It is all because of the care and diligence in collecting information that you showed.
Here are the things that turned out to be minor problems that we can easiliy avoid the next time
There were 3 non bernardsville barcodes scanned, we had a wrong first name for the card number, and a card scanned incorrectly so I looked the patron up by the name you typed in. It really all worked well. There was just enough information and everything was easy to follow.
If you have any problems reported from Patrons please let me know. I don't anticipate any. I deducted the days fines if I renewed and adjusted accounts where necessary if I saw a problem.
One last thing. While using the upgrade, please jot down anything that seems to be irregular or not work well. Give those papers to Rosalie so she can see if it is a fix that can happen immediately or if we have to add it to the list for future upgrades.
Again, thanks to everyone who put in so much effort and made it seem that all was well throughout the upgrade. For most if not all patrons the upgrade wasn't even a blip on the radar!
Pat
A couple of things to note. The only thing that wasn't uniform was the taking of phone numbers for patrons. I did use the phone number on three occassions so I was happy that they were there. I think the next time it is imperitive that we all take them down they do help to identfy people who call and give their name which may not be the name on the card and also if the card number does not scan correctly which happened atleast once. All in all things went very smoothly. I would say I only had maybe 5 problems with all the information we scanned and took over the phone. That is fantastic. It is all because of the care and diligence in collecting information that you showed.
Here are the things that turned out to be minor problems that we can easiliy avoid the next time
There were 3 non bernardsville barcodes scanned, we had a wrong first name for the card number, and a card scanned incorrectly so I looked the patron up by the name you typed in. It really all worked well. There was just enough information and everything was easy to follow.
If you have any problems reported from Patrons please let me know. I don't anticipate any. I deducted the days fines if I renewed and adjusted accounts where necessary if I saw a problem.
One last thing. While using the upgrade, please jot down anything that seems to be irregular or not work well. Give those papers to Rosalie so she can see if it is a fix that can happen immediately or if we have to add it to the list for future upgrades.
Again, thanks to everyone who put in so much effort and made it seem that all was well throughout the upgrade. For most if not all patrons the upgrade wasn't even a blip on the radar!
Pat
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Screaming Orange Blog Bookmarks!
In order to publicize the new book blog, please insert the "Book News and More" bookmarks in items being checked out. You can't miss them; they are on that vibrant orange cardstock that is blinding you at the circulation desk right now. Thank you so much.
Evelyn
Evelyn
Help with Online Resources
Megan brought in a form used by another library to help patrons with online searching from the library's Web site. This seemed like a great idea for us, too, so the form has been adapted to our needs.
Now when you are showing a patron the steps to take when searching our online databases, just grab this helpful form and fill in the appropriate links and steps. Patrons won't have to remember the sometimes convoluted pathways taken because they can bring the customized forms home with them.
The forms are printed on yellow paper the same size as the request slips and are stored in the same drawers as these request slips. Hope you find them useful.
Evelyn
Now when you are showing a patron the steps to take when searching our online databases, just grab this helpful form and fill in the appropriate links and steps. Patrons won't have to remember the sometimes convoluted pathways taken because they can bring the customized forms home with them.
The forms are printed on yellow paper the same size as the request slips and are stored in the same drawers as these request slips. Hope you find them useful.
Evelyn
Bernards Township Library -- redux
Thank you Margaret for posting the Bernards Twp. closings! I should have done it myself. However Bernards Twp. failed to mention to her that they will ALSO be closed be closed Tues, Wed, Thurs next week--Feb. 5-7. So hang in there guys.
Rosalie
Rosalie
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Who gets a library card
it is good to refresh our memories every now and then. We give non resident library cards to people who live or work in our reciprocal lending towns. That includes, Basking Ridge, the Mendhams, Bedminster, Morristown/Morris Township and the members of the Raritan Valley Federation. Being a student in one of those towns is not a qualifying factor. So if a student goes to Delbarton but doesn't live in any of the mentioned towns then they are not eligible for a card. We give a card to all children who go to school in Bernardsville, that would be the Somerset Hills School district, St Elizabeth's and probably Far Hills Country Day School, they are part in B'ville and part in Far Hills.
If you have a question please feel free to ask me. You can always check out the policy and procedure manual Reciprocal Borrowing.
Pat
If you have a question please feel free to ask me. You can always check out the policy and procedure manual Reciprocal Borrowing.
Pat
Bernards Township Library
Bernards Township Library system is down for three days this week. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are the days this week. You will not be able to access their online catalog. MH 1-28-08
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Tomorrow we will be working offline. Those of you who are scheduled for tomorrow make sure you are up to date on how to work offline. I will be going over it with everyone throughout the day so if you have questions we can go over it then.
Rosalie will be leaving at 3:30 today.
Megan is out today but will be in tonight for her regular hours.
Pat
Rosalie will be leaving at 3:30 today.
Megan is out today but will be in tonight for her regular hours.
Pat
Monday, January 28, 2008
A Job Well Done
As you all know we had 2 weeders here for a time working on our non-fiction collection. They sent a report about the collection when they finished they work and there were many good suggestions to explore as move to the future.
I am so pleased to share with you from the opening pages of the report is the is the comment about Tim Weller, our fantastic co-worker. The reports reads as follows "Please tell Tim that we think he's got to be one of the best shelvers in NJ!". We all agree and can't say thank you enough for all that Tim does to keep our books on the shelves in order and ready for use.
Give a hand to Tim to a job well done!
Pat
VITA
Madelyn says we should have the VITA books by next week. If anyone calls asking for tax assistance, ask them to call back next week. MH 1-28-08
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Main Photocopier
The main patron photocopier is saying "toner box full" or something to that effect, so we have had patrons using the fiction copier for today. It's been crazy busy today, so we havn'et been able to get to change the toner box.
SK.
SK.
Friday, January 25, 2008
ALERT: Dividing Door in Community Room
Hi All,
The movable door in the Community Room is showing signs of stress. PLEASE be sure that when you open or close the door, the pocket/wall doors are completely open. There is a small metal tab that sticks out and is hitting the big door as it goes by. This will cause big problems if it happens continuously.
Also, please don't use force when opening the wall doors. There are three "anchors" in the floor that need to be raised before these doors can be opened, two in front and one in the back. Please be gentle.
If you have any questions, ask me or Pat. Thanks, M.E. (1/25)
The movable door in the Community Room is showing signs of stress. PLEASE be sure that when you open or close the door, the pocket/wall doors are completely open. There is a small metal tab that sticks out and is hitting the big door as it goes by. This will cause big problems if it happens continuously.
Also, please don't use force when opening the wall doors. There are three "anchors" in the floor that need to be raised before these doors can be opened, two in front and one in the back. Please be gentle.
If you have any questions, ask me or Pat. Thanks, M.E. (1/25)
NO Tai Chi on Monday
Hi All,
Our tai chi instructor, Deanna Addeo, is ill. There will be no tai chi on Monday, January 28. We expect to resume the following Monday, February 4. We will be emailing and calling participants.
Thanks, M.E.
Our tai chi instructor, Deanna Addeo, is ill. There will be no tai chi on Monday, January 28. We expect to resume the following Monday, February 4. We will be emailing and calling participants.
Thanks, M.E.
A Quiet Morning So Far...
Michaele went to Robin's Nest from 10:30 to 11:30, and a borough environmental group will be meeting in the old computer lab at 11:00.
Evelyn
Evelyn
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Mp3 Player
A patron called this evening to say that she had found the Zune MP3 player that she thought she had left in a donation bag. She said thanks to everyone for helping her look for the player, and she said several times how nice & friendly everyone was here!
~Sarah
~Sarah
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Gerry is out today, Shelley will be working for her. There is a computer class going on as I write this and we also have ESL today.
Madelyn may be in later today but consider her out.
I hope everyone will give comments on the construction revisited blog. Take a minute to look at it and please feel free to give input.
Pat
Madelyn may be in later today but consider her out.
I hope everyone will give comments on the construction revisited blog. Take a minute to look at it and please feel free to give input.
Pat
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
They're here!
Im Reference
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Back Up Tape Location Change
The server that holds the back up tape has moved. It is now located on the floor next to its former location. MH 1-22-08
Carrots help you C better
The new video circuit has arrived! It is "C" circuit with carrot-orange dots. All sorts of good vids including Rabbit Proof Fence. It's definitely hare-raising.
RB
RB
Three Things from MH
First thing: Today we had a patron ask if we had tote bags. I told her that was being researched and that we hoped to have them one day.
Second thing: We seem to have a couple of different places to store the non-fiction VHS tapes on the video cart. Would it be okay with everyone if we put them on the same side of the cart as the other videos and kids videos/dvd's? This would give us more space for DVD's and CD's.
Third thing: The courtyard door would not unlock today. PKG tied the rope around it for us.
Second thing: We seem to have a couple of different places to store the non-fiction VHS tapes on the video cart. Would it be okay with everyone if we put them on the same side of the cart as the other videos and kids videos/dvd's? This would give us more space for DVD's and CD's.
Third thing: The courtyard door would not unlock today. PKG tied the rope around it for us.
Monday, January 21, 2008
Monday, January 21, 2008
I wish you a good Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Michaele is out today. Everyone else is in as of this posting.
As you may have noticed we have started the new schedule with Sarah in the Tech Services area and Susan and Shelley making some switches in their time. Keep an eye out for the changes as we go through the week
At the circ desk on the shelf below the DVD's are some handouts for people involved in the School district strategic plan. They will be coming in over the next few days to pick them up. The name of person who is to pick up the form is clipped to the forms. Thank you for your help.
Thanks to Margaret for the reminder about the schools.
I will be creating a new blog for the renovation discussion. Please look for it in then next day or so. I will send out invitations to everyone. To those not at the circ meeting we had a lively discussion and generated some exciting and some mundane ideas but all very necessary to explore to make the library a better place. I hope everyone will make suggestions and comments as we open the discuss concerning the circulation area renovation.
Michaele is out today. Everyone else is in as of this posting.
As you may have noticed we have started the new schedule with Sarah in the Tech Services area and Susan and Shelley making some switches in their time. Keep an eye out for the changes as we go through the week
At the circ desk on the shelf below the DVD's are some handouts for people involved in the School district strategic plan. They will be coming in over the next few days to pick them up. The name of person who is to pick up the form is clipped to the forms. Thank you for your help.
Thanks to Margaret for the reminder about the schools.
I will be creating a new blog for the renovation discussion. Please look for it in then next day or so. I will send out invitations to everyone. To those not at the circ meeting we had a lively discussion and generated some exciting and some mundane ideas but all very necessary to explore to make the library a better place. I hope everyone will make suggestions and comments as we open the discuss concerning the circulation area renovation.
I hope everyone has a great day.
Pat
School's Out! And In
Today, MLK Day, the students of SHSD, are out of school today. We may see lots of them today. Also, the high school students are taking mid-term exams this week. They will be out of school around 12:20 on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. We may get a lot of extra students here to study this week. Keep in mind that these are stressful days for these high schoolers. MH
Sunday, January 20, 2008
It's school project time "J" style
Happy Sunday! School projects seem to be in full swing and students are hunting for information, keeping Annette and I busy as bees. It's cold outside, but we're buzzing in here! Gerry
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Found Gift Card
Hi All,
I found a gift card under enduser12. I put it in the cash register if anyone claims it.
Megan
I found a gift card under enduser12. I put it in the cash register if anyone claims it.
Megan
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Mystery Robotics Group
The Robotics group will be meeting every two weeks in the small meeting room on Thursdays at 6:30 pm . The adult in charge is Jos Kadam, a member of the Friends and a Middle School parent. This was only recently arranged and after the Circ. calendars were made out. My apologies. M.E.
Mystery Robotics group
A Robotics group has been showing up on Thursday nights around 6:30 pm. As far as we can determine, they don't appear on our schedules. Does anyone know about them? Where should they be meeting? How many weeks does the group run?
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Some quick reminders.
Michaele is still out. Karen B is out today. Madelyn will be in later this afternoon.
We have a computer class running as I write and we have ESL today at 3 and 7:15.
Felipe will be in today if you have anything you need him to do please put it on the tada list.
I am working on the schedule for next week. Remember you can now access it from the staff desk top folder.
Have a great day.
Pat
Michaele is still out. Karen B is out today. Madelyn will be in later this afternoon.
We have a computer class running as I write and we have ESL today at 3 and 7:15.
Felipe will be in today if you have anything you need him to do please put it on the tada list.
I am working on the schedule for next week. Remember you can now access it from the staff desk top folder.
Have a great day.
Pat
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Wednesday January 16, 2008
What to do when things at circ are slow? Why not go out to the stacks with a hand full of book labels that were used in the display to introduce the book marks. The book labels are on the display book cart. Find a book that fits the category and turn it out for all to see and slip in the book label. You will be helping patrons navigate the myriad of items they have to choose from. Not sure which book to choose? Use the book marks to pinpoint authors and titles.
Pat
Pat
NJLA Postcard Campaign
All information about the NJLA postcard campaign is available at www.njla.org -- middle column, top of page. We will have postcards available today through January 28 only and Madelyn will collect them and send them to NJLA. Please let me know if you have questions or suggestions, KB
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Michaele is out today. Everyone else is due in at their appointed times.
The Chamber of Commerce met here this morning. There were 42 members in our community room deciding the fate of Bernardsville Business. We hope all is well and they had a profitable year last year and look forward to another this year.
Today there will also be a craft in the community room at 4:15, the Library Board will meet at 5:30 also in the community room and finally Bridge will close out the day at 7:00
We continue to get calls about Tai Chi. Please take names of those who did not sign up previous to the 1st session yesterday, Monday. We will continue to take names and numbers to help in any future decisions about running the class. Give any names and any questions to Madelyn.
Have a great day.
Pat
The Chamber of Commerce met here this morning. There were 42 members in our community room deciding the fate of Bernardsville Business. We hope all is well and they had a profitable year last year and look forward to another this year.
Today there will also be a craft in the community room at 4:15, the Library Board will meet at 5:30 also in the community room and finally Bridge will close out the day at 7:00
We continue to get calls about Tai Chi. Please take names of those who did not sign up previous to the 1st session yesterday, Monday. We will continue to take names and numbers to help in any future decisions about running the class. Give any names and any questions to Madelyn.
Have a great day.
Pat
Monday, January 14, 2008
Video Circuit took the "A" train outta here
Circuit A is now on its way to Harrison! Any returns can be placed on the huge white cart in T.S. that normally houses the circuit. Hopefully the new one will be here at the end of the week.
Rosalie
Rosalie
Monday, January 14, 2008
Sorry to disappoint everyone but no snow day today! Well our snow event never happened and with the response to the Tai Chi I think that is a good thing.
Today Michaele is out. Zoltan is out today.
Tai Chi meet with great success this morning at 10 and will be meeting again over the next 6 weeks. We can not take any further registrations the program brought out 30 today and some of the sign ups did not come.
ESL Monday classes start again today. They will meet at 3:00 and 7:15.
The Jr. Gardeners will be meeting in the children's area today at 4:15.
Have a great day everyone.
Pat
Today Michaele is out. Zoltan is out today.
Tai Chi meet with great success this morning at 10 and will be meeting again over the next 6 weeks. We can not take any further registrations the program brought out 30 today and some of the sign ups did not come.
ESL Monday classes start again today. They will meet at 3:00 and 7:15.
The Jr. Gardeners will be meeting in the children's area today at 4:15.
Have a great day everyone.
Pat
No Zoltan on Monday
Hi again, No Zoltan today, Monday. He'll be in Tuesday 15th. Thanks, Anne
Anne working alone today
Hi Everyone, FYI - Michaele is on vacation this week. Megan is off Mondays. Anne is working daytime today; no evening coverage in Children's Dept. Thanks, Anne
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Let it snow
Just a reminder of how snow days work. Tomorrow if we do get snow, I will call those of you scheduled to work and let you know if we are closed. If you don't hear from me we are opened and you are expected at your regular time. If you feel uncomfortable driving to the library for any reason, please call me so I know you are not coming at your assigned time.
I will change the message on the phone early enough to alert any program participants of our closing if it should happen. The staff, if in doubt, can check there too.
If anyone calls today to ask about the Tai Chi program tomorrow please ask them to call the library in the morning to check and see if we are open or if we rescheduled the program. The same for Nursery time.
Pat
I will change the message on the phone early enough to alert any program participants of our closing if it should happen. The staff, if in doubt, can check there too.
If anyone calls today to ask about the Tai Chi program tomorrow please ask them to call the library in the morning to check and see if we are open or if we rescheduled the program. The same for Nursery time.
Pat
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Some Saturday Entertainment :)
For those of you who think that certain unnamed individuals have way to much time on their hands on Wednesday nights, be assured that the "Jane Austen incident" pales in comparison to what these people have done:
http://missedmanners.wordpress.com/2008/01/03/battle-of-pelennor-fields/
Sarah :)
http://missedmanners.wordpress.com/2008/01/03/battle-of-pelennor-fields/
Sarah :)
Friday, January 11, 2008
Document Left in Copier
P. Gilpin left an important document in the copier today, Fri 1/11. We called and left a message on the machine, and will leave the document in with the book rental envelopes and has a post-it note with her name on it.
Sarah, Kathy and Margaret
Sarah, Kathy and Margaret
No reserves on missing items--please!!!!
Please do not place a reserve on an item that is missing--even if it has circulated recently. Put the request in for ILL, and notify me that the item is being requested. I recently dealt with my missing list, withdrew those that had been missing many years, and some still had reserves on them! Some people have been waiting almost a year for something I just found out about when doing my year-end purge.
RB
RB
ListenNJ user
I so rarely hear any feedback about our ebooks, I was excited to have a patron talk about them and thought I would share:
She expressed her enthusiasm for the downloadable books. This patron has listened to a number of things that way, by downloading them to her computer, burning them to disc and listening to them in her car. She felt that the ListenNJ selections were preferable since they allowed her the option of burning them to disc.
It's nice to know someone is using the service with their own equipment!
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Children's Dept. Volunteer on Friday, 1-11-08
Re: Children's Dept. on Friday, 1-11-08
Megan will be at St. Eliz. School until around 2:00.
Meredith Buck (children's volunteer) may come in before Megan is back. Circulation Staff - would you please show Meredith the J/Biography section and ask her to "shelf read" it. She has shelf read ETR before, so the process will be the same in the Biography section. Thanks. - Anne
Megan will be at St. Eliz. School until around 2:00.
Meredith Buck (children's volunteer) may come in before Megan is back. Circulation Staff - would you please show Meredith the J/Biography section and ask her to "shelf read" it. She has shelf read ETR before, so the process will be the same in the Biography section. Thanks. - Anne
Tai Chi for Adults with Arthritis
Hi All,
We have a surprisingly strong sign-up (38) for the Tai Chi program which starts Monday morning. The instructor has asked me to close registration which I have done. Please apologize to anyone who calls now. If you give me their names and phone numbers and we have sufficient interest, we will consider another class in the future.
Thanks,
M.E.
We have a surprisingly strong sign-up (38) for the Tai Chi program which starts Monday morning. The instructor has asked me to close registration which I have done. Please apologize to anyone who calls now. If you give me their names and phone numbers and we have sufficient interest, we will consider another class in the future.
Thanks,
M.E.
Computer Basics Class
For all Circ Staff:
I had a lot of interest in the Absolute Beginner Basics Computer Class this session and have several people on my waiting list who I was unable to accommodate. For this reason, I am considering adding another session of the class in late January or Early February. If anyone calls in asking about the class in the next week or two, please ask for his/her name and number if he/she would be interested in a daytime class during that period. If I have sufficient interest and the schedule can be worked out, I will call them before the end of January. Otherwise, the class will be re-run in March.
Thanks!
I had a lot of interest in the Absolute Beginner Basics Computer Class this session and have several people on my waiting list who I was unable to accommodate. For this reason, I am considering adding another session of the class in late January or Early February. If anyone calls in asking about the class in the next week or two, please ask for his/her name and number if he/she would be interested in a daytime class during that period. If I have sufficient interest and the schedule can be worked out, I will call them before the end of January. Otherwise, the class will be re-run in March.
Thanks!
Labels: computers classes
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Error in Courier News
Today's Courier News ran an article about our Tai Chi classes saying they start on Saturday. Incorrect! They start on Monday, Jan. 14 at 10 am and will run through Feb. 25 (no class Feb. 18).
Please enlighten anyone who calls about this. I apologize to Saturday's staff--it was the newspaper's mistake, and I have asked for a correction.
M.E.
Please enlighten anyone who calls about this. I apologize to Saturday's staff--it was the newspaper's mistake, and I have asked for a correction.
M.E.
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Another warm day and sun to go with it. This really is unbelievable. Enjoy it while it lasts get out and sit on the patio during your break.
Today is Karen V ordering supplies day. If you need something and neglected to put a note in her box now is the time to let her know. The next ordering day will be the 1st Wednesday of February.
B'ville news was here today and we will also have trivia this afternoon and chess from 6:30 to 9.
Have a great day.
Pat
Today is Karen V ordering supplies day. If you need something and neglected to put a note in her box now is the time to let her know. The next ordering day will be the 1st Wednesday of February.
B'ville news was here today and we will also have trivia this afternoon and chess from 6:30 to 9.
Have a great day.
Pat
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
Courtyard door
The left courtyard door did not want to close properly tonight. Someone had gone out of it this evening. When I tried to close it, I had to really work hard to make it stay closed. It finally shut. MH
InStyle & Marie Claire
Hi,
The January 2008 issues of InStyle and Marie Claire are AWOL, so please keep an eye out in case they have been stuck in a shelf somewhere :(
Sarah
The January 2008 issues of InStyle and Marie Claire are AWOL, so please keep an eye out in case they have been stuck in a shelf somewhere :(
Sarah
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Today is red letter day Kathy Franco has joined the ranks at circulation. We are so happy to have her with us and I am sure she will bring many talents to the position. Please give all the help and knowledge you possess to make her transition from library patron to staff member as smooth and painless as possible.
Today we have Garden club at 10, read and relax at 4:15 and knitting with Megan at 6:30. Please if you are on desk make sure to get a count for the people meeting in adult programs. Every month we miss one or two. Lets try for 100% in January.
Have a great day and enjoy this touch of spring!
Pat
Today we have Garden club at 10, read and relax at 4:15 and knitting with Megan at 6:30. Please if you are on desk make sure to get a count for the people meeting in adult programs. Every month we miss one or two. Lets try for 100% in January.
Have a great day and enjoy this touch of spring!
Pat
Monday, January 07, 2008
Kathy starts tomorrow
I want to request that the morning staff keep all the materials from book drop available for check in practice. Kathy and I will take care of checking things in after some intial getting to know how the library works. Thanks for your help
Pat
Pat
Meet the Presidents Display - J fiction area
FYI-
I put up a "Meet the Presidents" display in the J fiction area. I know that one of the fourth grade classes at Bedwell is doing a president report, so steer the patrons to this area. There are also more presidents books available in the J biography stacks. Thanks, Megan
I put up a "Meet the Presidents" display in the J fiction area. I know that one of the fourth grade classes at Bedwell is doing a president report, so steer the patrons to this area. There are also more presidents books available in the J biography stacks. Thanks, Megan
Monday, January 7, 2008
Karen V will be out today. Everyone else is expected in as scheduled. I will fill in for Karen at circ throughout the day as scheduled. If I am due to replace you and I haven't shown up at the desk please do not hesitate to come and get me. Time does tend to slip away at times.
Shelley's display is very beautiful as usual. That chair is very inviting! A nice way to spend off desk time.
We expect the Somerset Hills condo people tonight at 7.
Have a great day.
Pat
Shelley's display is very beautiful as usual. That chair is very inviting! A nice way to spend off desk time.
We expect the Somerset Hills condo people tonight at 7.
Have a great day.
Pat
Sunday, January 06, 2008
Snowgle Up
We were welcomed this morning by Shelley's new display. Shelley, you always manage to outdo yourself. The display is amazing. Susan
Saturday, January 05, 2008
Wow!
Thanks goodness we had Karen V and Michaele here all day. It was a doozy!! Gerry & Margaret
Saturday
Michaele, Karen, Margaret and I are all here - Litttle League sign-ups are underway and anticipation is building for Snow White on this sunny, warm day. It's almost tropical out there! Enjoy! Gerry
Friday, January 04, 2008
Friday, January 4, 2008
Just a few quick notes.
After the deed is done I want to tell everyone that Evelyn was out today and Shelley kindly put in her hours. Gerry is with us and she is replacing Margaret. You really have to be on your toes when you work here. Things just keep on changing.
I hope everyone benefited from the good vibes released by the mediation group that met at 10 and those vibes continue after we close when TAC meets mat 6 tonight.
Just a reminder about Karen V's new schedule. We are phasing thing in slowly because like everyone else she will begin her schedule in earnest in late January or early Feb. She is out today because she will be working all day tomorrow. We have a little sign up happening here tomorrow and also a performance of Sleeping Beauty. Karen's availability during the program hours will be very helpful I am sure. In the future on the Saturdays she is scheduled she will be working the full day and off on Friday.
Have a great Friday and a great weekend.
Pat
After the deed is done I want to tell everyone that Evelyn was out today and Shelley kindly put in her hours. Gerry is with us and she is replacing Margaret. You really have to be on your toes when you work here. Things just keep on changing.
I hope everyone benefited from the good vibes released by the mediation group that met at 10 and those vibes continue after we close when TAC meets mat 6 tonight.
Just a reminder about Karen V's new schedule. We are phasing thing in slowly because like everyone else she will begin her schedule in earnest in late January or early Feb. She is out today because she will be working all day tomorrow. We have a little sign up happening here tomorrow and also a performance of Sleeping Beauty. Karen's availability during the program hours will be very helpful I am sure. In the future on the Saturdays she is scheduled she will be working the full day and off on Friday.
Have a great Friday and a great weekend.
Pat
Garmin Instructions and Airline Ticket
Mr. Peter Barry returned several books for his son Christopher and might have left an airline ticket and instructions for a Garmin gps in one of the books. Keep your eyes open for these items. If found, please call him 973-543-4737. Since the books were not overdue and he did not offer the titles it may be very hard to find.
mc
mc
Thursday, January 03, 2008
The Federal tax forms are here
'Tis the season of 1040 and Schedule A/B. We have not received all of the 2007 forms yet, but I will continue to put them out as they arrive. Extra forms are available on the cart by the fax machine. Additional 1040 booklets are also in T.S. Laminated copies of informational forms are also attatched to the tax form cart.
NJ tax forms are not usually here until sometime in February.
Questions? Feel free to ask.
Book sale bonanza
Thank you all for helping to pick through the book sale donations. However, if you empty a box or a bag, please move it to the back door for recycling or fold up for reuse. Empty boxes and bags just increase the clutter!
Thanks! RB and SK
Thanks! RB and SK
Thursday, January 3, 2008
The new year has started and after a rather busy catch up day yesterday it is nice to get the daily blog back on track.
Judging from the blog use while I was on vacation I think the requirement that everyone blog each day they are in can safely end. I will caution everyone to remember to read the blog throughout the day and read back entries if you are not scheduled for a few days, or out sick. It is our way to keep up with the important happenings in the library so everyone is working on the same page.
Today everyone who is scheduled to be in is in. Sarah is also here helping Rosalie. She will be here until about 2.
We an ESL training session tonight at 7.
Those of you involved in the circ meeting please make sure to read your email about the date change and also to invitation to submit any items of concern to be discussed.
Have a great day. Stay warm.
Pat
Judging from the blog use while I was on vacation I think the requirement that everyone blog each day they are in can safely end. I will caution everyone to remember to read the blog throughout the day and read back entries if you are not scheduled for a few days, or out sick. It is our way to keep up with the important happenings in the library so everyone is working on the same page.
Today everyone who is scheduled to be in is in. Sarah is also here helping Rosalie. She will be here until about 2.
We an ESL training session tonight at 7.
Those of you involved in the circ meeting please make sure to read your email about the date change and also to invitation to submit any items of concern to be discussed.
Have a great day. Stay warm.
Pat
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
Happy New Year to all!
