Monday, June 30, 2008
Books for summer reading update....
All books (J or YA) that have summer reading stop: "Give to YS for reshelving" should be set aside for YS staff. They can be placed on the J book cart bound by a rubber band with a brief note about reshelving.
At check-out, please remove and set aside the summer reading flags that are in the books. Leave the flags with the books that need to be reshelved on the J cart, even if some of the books are YAs. It is not necessary to run the books or flags down to YS each time a book arrives.
Save your energy the summer has just started!
Thanks to everyone the summer reading program is wildly popular.
mc
At check-out, please remove and set aside the summer reading flags that are in the books. Leave the flags with the books that need to be reshelved on the J cart, even if some of the books are YAs. It is not necessary to run the books or flags down to YS each time a book arrives.
Save your energy the summer has just started!
Thanks to everyone the summer reading program is wildly popular.
mc
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Summer Giveaway
Summer giveaway has begun!!
If any adult takes out 3 items, any three items not just books, they can fill out the card and enter to win exciting prizes. This week is a gift card to William Sonoma worth $25.00, a fabulous umbrella that is impervious to wind, and a coffee card from Starbucks.
Each week the forms will be a different color. This week is yellow. I have made up buff colored forms as extras to use throughout the Summer as we run out of the weekly assigned color.
Put the filled out forms in the lovely red box. Each subsequent Monday through July and August we will pull a winner and make some one, or two or three someones very happy.
There is still time to get gifts so if you are interested in going to a local merchant let me know before you go so I can tell you if we have already contacted them.
Thanks to everyone who has helped get the gifts so far.
Let the summer begin.
Pat
Friday, June 27, 2008
Anxious readers!
Children who registered for Catch the Reading Bug on Monday, 6/23 are eligible for their first prize on Sunday. I am hoping that they can prolong gratification until Monday, since the Youth Services area will not be staffed on Sunday, 6/29.
If anyone is desperate for a prize and a reading bug sticker, I have placed a few prizes for the first week and a few stickers in a small yellow basket in the circ. cubby. The reader must fill out a coupon with the number of minutes read for 6/23-6/29. A staff member initials the first week of reading, gives the child his reading bug sticker, and the prize for week 1. The prize for the first week is a plastic reading bag. The bug sticker is for the reader's bug jars which are hanging on the fences in the YS area.
Once again, I hope they can wait until Monday, but just in case you will be prepared.
mc
If anyone is desperate for a prize and a reading bug sticker, I have placed a few prizes for the first week and a few stickers in a small yellow basket in the circ. cubby. The reader must fill out a coupon with the number of minutes read for 6/23-6/29. A staff member initials the first week of reading, gives the child his reading bug sticker, and the prize for week 1. The prize for the first week is a plastic reading bag. The bug sticker is for the reader's bug jars which are hanging on the fences in the YS area.
Once again, I hope they can wait until Monday, but just in case you will be prepared.
mc
Painting Removed by Artist
On Friday afternoon, an artist asked to take her painting home as she could not be here on Saturday during the given time to pick it up. After trying to reach M.E. & K. Palmer to no avail, MC gave the go ahead to the artist. We had the artist fill out a form saying she had removed the painting. We checked her ID and retrieved the painting for her. We marked it on the list of paintings and left the form with her signature in the envelope. In addition, we left blank copies of the form in the drawer in case there are others. Now there are 49 paintings and I noted that on the opening and closing sheets as well. MH 6-27-08
Velocity Pick-Up for Monday
Please make sure that Jerry takes the three small boxes on the cart next to the bookdrop box in our lobby. He took all but one large box today, so Rosalie repacked that box into three smaller boxes. These contain the LP circuit and must go out on Monday. Thank you.
Evelyn
Evelyn
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Adult summe giveaway
The summer giveaway starts on Monday the 30th. I will magically provide a sign listing the prizes and have the forms at the desk on Monday when the library opens.
Pat
Pat
Large Type Circuit
Please make sure that the Large Type Circuit boxes are taken by Velocity on Thursday and Friday. One cart is near the book drop and the other is outside my office.
Thank you
Pat
Thank you
Pat
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Large type circuit is on the move
The large type circuit is moving on. The next should arrive shortly after the first and be available by the 15th. Please no renewals on any of the items and give the books that are returned to me.
Pat
No Local History Today
The ladies of Local History will not be in today, Tuesday, June 24, 2008. MH
Monday, June 23, 2008
Polaris is back on Circ 4
I installed Polaris on Circ 4 (computer by front door at low desk). It should work OK. Let me know if there are problems. RB
Catch the Reading Bug!
Registration for Catch the Reading Bug has arrived! Children who check out five (5) books (only books) will receive one (1)Buggy Buck. A Buggy Buck is given for every five (5) books. There are Buggy Bucks at the circulation desk in one buck notes.
Buzz, fly, or flutter to kitchen for treats too!
Buzz, fly, or flutter to kitchen for treats too!
Friday, June 20, 2008
2 Teen Area computers go on vacation
F.Y.I.
2 Teen area computers are currently out of order:
Kids13 currently has no cpu attached to it.
Kids10 is stuck in Maintenence Mode until Jim or Rosalie can fix it.
Both are located on the farthest table, near the corner windows
2 Teen area computers are currently out of order:
Kids13 currently has no cpu attached to it.
Kids10 is stuck in Maintenence Mode until Jim or Rosalie can fix it.
Both are located on the farthest table, near the corner windows
Project moves ahead
The circ staff is moving a head with the number of disks on the case project. We are 1/3 through the Audio CDs on the shelf. One reminder, if you put the sticker on the plastic cover please remember to put tape on the white disk so it will stay on the cover. If you put it on the paper insert it is not necessary. I fixed the ones that didn't have tape so carry on. We will be done in no time.
Pat
Pat
Cell phone collection
Despite the fact that there is no box in the foyer at the moment, we are still collecting cell phones. If anyone asks, we only need the phones, not the chargers, manuals, headsets, etc. The phones are recycled for valuable components and, in return, soldiers overseas are given calling cards to phone home.
M.E.
M.E.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Great idea
Evelyn had a great idea. She suggested that we put a sticker with the number of Audio CDs in the case on the back of the CD case. Rosalie agreed and the project is up and running. Here are some rules.
- 1. Use the white disks that are on a roll in the drawer under the local history drawer.
- Check to make sure that all the CDs that should be in the case are in the case. Usually the number is somewhere on the back of CD case. If any are missing put as in repair and give to Pat with note.
- Write that number on the white disk.
- Attach the white disk to an upper corner on the back of the CD case either by pulling out the insert and putting it in a place that does not obscure the important writing, or place it on the plastic cover of the CD case, again being careful not to obscure necessary information, and place tape over the disk.
As Audio CDs come in please add a white disk with the discount.
So far Evelyn and I have done 3 complete rows of the Audio CDs. When it is slow take a cart and bring some to the desk and move the project along. Once begun is half done!
So far all the correct number of CDs are in the Audio cases. That is a testament to your careful attention to counting items in and out. Keep up the good work.
And a special thank you to Evelyn for the great idea.
Pat
Somerset Hills School District--Summer Reading Lists
The SHSD summer reading lists are now incorporated into the library's web site. The lists can found through the Kid Stuff link under Resources. Here is the direct link:
All BMS books(on loan from the school) have been added to Polaris, they can be found by Title search (Somerset Hills School District summer) or keyword (summer reading). I will be adding BHS and Bedwell soon. BMS and Bedwell books on loan will be in J Special Collections. BHS books(on loan from the school) will be on a cart near circulation.
All of our books on SHSD summer reading lists will remain in the collection. The titles are also in a record set with stops for 2 week loan and no renewals. The record set names are BHS-Summer 2008 (our books), BMS-Summer 2008 (our books), etc.
MC
All BMS books(on loan from the school) have been added to Polaris, they can be found by Title search (Somerset Hills School District summer) or keyword (summer reading). I will be adding BHS and Bedwell soon. BMS and Bedwell books on loan will be in J Special Collections. BHS books(on loan from the school) will be on a cart near circulation.
All of our books on SHSD summer reading lists will remain in the collection. The titles are also in a record set with stops for 2 week loan and no renewals. The record set names are BHS-Summer 2008 (our books), BMS-Summer 2008 (our books), etc.
MC
Circ 4--pc but no Polaris (yet)
Jim has swapped in a new pc for the Circ computer by the low desk by the door. Unfortunately, the CD drawer won't open, so I cannot install Polaris on it yet. Jim will be in this evening and hopefully can get the thing working. I will then be able to install Polaris. You can still use it for other things.
RB
RB
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Bernards Twp. Summer Reading Lists
The Bernards Twp. School District has most of the school's summer reading lists posted. I am providing the links to the lists, rather than printing:
Ridge High
William Annin
Cedar Hill
Mount Prospect (3rd grade only)
Oak Street(2007)
Hope this is useful!
mc
Ridge High
William Annin
Cedar Hill
Mount Prospect (3rd grade only)
Oak Street(2007)
Hope this is useful!
mc
Monday, June 16, 2008
Tuesday morning
I wanted to let everyone know that I will be late on Tuesday (June 17) morning. Probably in by 11:00.
Pat
Pat
What was I thinking??????
It seems as if I have Tim's vacation a month early. He isn't due for his time off until July 14. So thank you to everyone who was going to help out with the shelving but Tim will be here and taking care of everything as usual.
Sorry!!!!
Music circuit marches off
The music circuit is now assembling for the march to Gloucester City. Give any errant, rogue or straggling Music Circuit CDs to me to get them on their way. The new circuit is due to arrive the beginning of July.
RB
RB
Friday, June 13, 2008
Suggested Summer Reading Flags
Please put the BMS Suggested Reading Flags on the children's cart.
Thank you,
Megan
Thank you,
Megan
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Bville News Article
In the article today in the Bville News about Seniors' Day, the reporter wrote that we host musical events every Sunday at 2 pm. Obviously this is inaccurate. I just want to make sure everyone is aware of the error and can explain to people who inquire that the Friends host concerts about four times a year on Sundays at 3 pm. The next concerts will be October 19 and November 16. October will be a jazz pianist, Paul Winston, and November pop/folk singer-songwriter, Vickie Russell.
M.E.
M.E.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
wireless routers now in Career area
Jim moved the wireless routers to the Career area, on the bookshelf between the two computer desks. Please do not place display books in front of the routers because it blocks the signal. A repeater was placed in the rotunda where the music cds are located--ditto on blocking the router.
Please let me know if the wireless signal in the teen area is any better. Jim thinks we are getting a good signal there, as long as the wireless boxes aren't blocked. Keep me informed if you disagree.
RB
Please let me know if the wireless signal in the teen area is any better. Jim thinks we are getting a good signal there, as long as the wireless boxes aren't blocked. Keep me informed if you disagree.
RB
Circ 2 down again--print from Circ 4
Circ 2 was once again carted off to T.S.--it was doing OK, then suddenly swooned and wouldn't come around. I replaced it with Circ 4. The receipts will be printing out at Circ 4 again until something can be done about Circ 2, or Jim can add the printer.
RB
RB
Monday, June 09, 2008
PowerPoint class
The PowerPoint class scheduled for June 11 & 18th has been cancelled due to too few enrollees. The class will be re-run in the fall.
Registration for YS activities
Upcoming activities for summer reading are now available on the library web site. The registration for pre-teen summer events are not yet completed. Parents and students must register in person for the summer reading program, but can register online for the activities. Registration for Catch the Reading Bug opens on 6/23.
mc
Sunday, June 08, 2008
Travelers Cheques
Patron left checks in a returned book.I put them in the cash drawer.She was notified and will retrieve them on Monday. sp
Saturday, June 07, 2008
July/August Adult Programs Posted on Website
Hi All,
Please note that adult programs for July and August are now posted on the website. Registration is open. I hope to mail the newsletter announcing these programs on June 23.
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Thanks, M.E.
Please note that adult programs for July and August are now posted on the website. Registration is open. I hope to mail the newsletter announcing these programs on June 23.
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Thanks, M.E.
Friday, June 06, 2008
Circ computer down!
I am sorry to report that Circ2 (by new books) has contracted something dire (sleeping sickness?) and has been taken to Tech. Sers. for repairs. For the time being, we have moved Circ4 (by the book drop) to the front desk. What this means to circ staff is this:
- Only two computers at the circ desk for the time being.
- Circ2 is still connected to the self-check printer so receipts will print there.
Rosalie has put the problem at the absolute top of Jim's list.
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Supply requests
We had an unfortunate avalanche of supply requests yesterday -- several things slid behind the mailboxes. Everything was recovered and (hopefully!) sorted out. We did find a few odds and ends back there that may have been requests, but were not labeled as such. In the future, if you would like something purchased, please indentify the note or empty container with your initials and the date. Then if we have more unfortunate supply slides, I'll know what is a current request and who is in need of the item when it arrives.
Thanks for your help!
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Missing Dillon Library Card
A patron called to say that his wife "lost" his Dillon library card. She may have dropped it in the parking lot. I looked in the drawer and on the part of the parking lot that I could see. He was quite worried that someone else might use it. I told him I would put it on our blog and that we have a special place for lost cards. I know you know what to do and how to do your job, but it made him feel better knowing I was doing something about his problem. MH
Monday, June 02, 2008
Limit on CD's Question
On Sunday a gentleman asked if we had a limit on the number of CD's he could check out. I said no.....and presently he appeared with what turned out to be 38 cd's to borrow. It was a busy day but Kathy and I managed to fill his request while wating on other customers as well.
This brings to mind the question "How many is too many?". This was a personal record number for me!! Gerry
This brings to mind the question "How many is too many?". This was a personal record number for me!! Gerry
