Friday, October 31, 2008
Email problems AGAIN!!! Promote signing up with Library Elf
It looks like we may be experiencing email reminder problems again!!!! Please be lenient with patrons. As a backup-- promote them signing up for Library Elf--www.libraryelf.com. There is a link to it from our website as well. It is more customizable than our own system and runs separately. I use it and like it. I have it set to yell at me every day until I bring back the stuff!
Boo!
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
YA computers fixed!
The YA computers are back online and fully functioning.
Horray!
Horray!
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Saturday November 1 staffing
Shelley will be coming on Saturday around 1:00 rather than the 9:45 she is scheduled to do. Therefore Evelyn and Susan will open and Shelley will join them by lunch time. Anne is available for extra help throughout the morning. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Pat
Pat
Leaks in the library
We have one major leak in the library and that is by the magazines. It is one that we have had repaired before but something just doesn't seem to take. We will give it another try shortly. If you are working and we have heavy rain it would be helpful if you check that area every now and then.
There is a water stain as go from the career area into non fiction. It is not a leak it is a spill from the cleaning people.
Pat
There is a water stain as go from the career area into non fiction. It is not a leak it is a spill from the cleaning people.
Pat
borrowed flash drive
Gene Desimone's wife borrowed one of our flash drives. When it is returned, the note needs to be removed from his card. The flash drive is one of our red cased models.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Honorning Volunteer John Lyga
On Sunday, November 23, there will be a reception in the Community Room at 2:00 pm to honor John Lyga who has led the Sunday Science programs for many years. Invitations will be mailed this week, and people are asked to RSVP by Nov. 10.
There is a sign-up sheet in front of the Adult Program binder at Circulation. Please make note of the responses (just as we do for the Friends' luncheon).
Thank you!
There is a sign-up sheet in front of the Adult Program binder at Circulation. Please make note of the responses (just as we do for the Friends' luncheon).
Thank you!
Monday, October 27, 2008
YA computers
The first table of YA computers have lost their Internet connection. Jim tried to address the problem, but was unable.
mc
mc
Missing held book
The following book indicates HELD status: The Diary of Wimpy Kid: Roderick Rules by Jeff Kinney. However, this book cannot be located. I tried to call the previous patron to determine if the book was indeed returned, however no one was available to take the call. If the book should reappear, please call the patron for whom the book is being held.
We own three copies, two have a status of missing and one held. However, truth be told all three are now missing. I hesitate to change the held status to missing!
mc
We own three copies, two have a status of missing and one held. However, truth be told all three are now missing. I hesitate to change the held status to missing!
mc
Child's black jacket left after Chess on 10-22-08
Hi Everyone,
Marty Sobin (our Chess teacher) brought me a child's black jacket left here after Chess last week. He thought it belonged to Sunjay Reiner. I called Sunjay's home and left a message, tagged the jacket and put it in the YS office (I think).
Now it's not there - parent wonders if it was indeed his jacket, since he owns 1 black jacket and he has it with him today. Anyway, now we can't find it.
Question: Does anyone remember a patron coming in and claiming the jacket as theirs?
It's probably not Sunjay's but we'd like some resolution as to where it went.
Thanks, Anne
Marty Sobin (our Chess teacher) brought me a child's black jacket left here after Chess last week. He thought it belonged to Sunjay Reiner. I called Sunjay's home and left a message, tagged the jacket and put it in the YS office (I think).
Now it's not there - parent wonders if it was indeed his jacket, since he owns 1 black jacket and he has it with him today. Anyway, now we can't find it.
Question: Does anyone remember a patron coming in and claiming the jacket as theirs?
It's probably not Sunjay's but we'd like some resolution as to where it went.
Thanks, Anne
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Computers again, again..(Sat.)
Hi again,
The cat 2 and the computers on the scanner table are working again. Karen fixed something with the router, and that seemed to do the trick! Hooray!
Sarah
The cat 2 and the computers on the scanner table are working again. Karen fixed something with the router, and that seemed to do the trick! Hooray!
Sarah
Computer Trouble update (sat.)
Hi again,
Cat 2,Enduser 12 and Enduser11 (on scanner table) are not connecting to the internet after our power surge this afternoon. All the other machines seem to be ok so far.
Sarah
Cat 2,Enduser 12 and Enduser11 (on scanner table) are not connecting to the internet after our power surge this afternoon. All the other machines seem to be ok so far.
Sarah
Computers on Saturday
Hi everyone,
Enduser 5 has a broken power button on the monitor and would not turn on this morning, so I put an "out of order" sign on it. At about 2.45 this afternoon we had a brief power surge. The circ computers rebooted themselves, as did the computer on the table with the scanner and the computers on the pod nearest the scanner (has enduser 15 on it.) All the other machines seem to be OK so far.
Have a nice weekend!
Sarah
Enduser 5 has a broken power button on the monitor and would not turn on this morning, so I put an "out of order" sign on it. At about 2.45 this afternoon we had a brief power surge. The circ computers rebooted themselves, as did the computer on the table with the scanner and the computers on the pod nearest the scanner (has enduser 15 on it.) All the other machines seem to be OK so far.
Have a nice weekend!
Sarah
Friday, October 24, 2008
Pumpkins, pumpkins, pumpkins
The YS department will be receiving a donation of sugar baby pumpkins on Monday, 10/27 from a local farm. Just be on the alert, the exact time has not been set.
mc
Damaged, etc. to T.S.--place on shelf inside the door.--except circuit stuff
I realize people are just trying to be helpful, but.... Except for circuit stuff, please place all damaged, "in repair" "send to T.S." items on the shelf just inside the door to Tech Services. Sarah and I need to vet everything before it is routed to the proper area (Polly's repair shelf, covering shelf, etc. Polly does not repair anything unless it has an RB, SK or MC on it. Some stuff isn't worth fixing, or the spine label needs fixing.
If something needs immediate attention give it to Sarah or I and we will take care of it.
RB
If something needs immediate attention give it to Sarah or I and we will take care of it.
RB
Email reminder problems should be fixed
Sorry not to post this sooner, but email reminders should now be working. If someone comes in and says they did not receive the reminder they should have received, be lenient, but also figure out the due date. If the reminder should have been sent late this week (10/23 or 10/24), please let me know!!!
RB
RB
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Changes on the schedule for Thursday October 23
I will be in late. Hopefully by 12:00. Madelyn will be in on Thursday but not until about 12 or 1.
Karen V is teaching a computer class on Thursday morning and unfortunately it slipped through the vetting process when the schedule was sent. So those of you who were relieved at the desk by Karen in the morning will have to soldier on without her. She will be tied up from 10:30 until about 12:30.
Gerry will not be in on the evening of the 23rd so Karen will go home at 1 instead of 2 and be back at 5 to cover Gerry's time.
Pat
Karen V is teaching a computer class on Thursday morning and unfortunately it slipped through the vetting process when the schedule was sent. So those of you who were relieved at the desk by Karen in the morning will have to soldier on without her. She will be tied up from 10:30 until about 12:30.
Gerry will not be in on the evening of the 23rd so Karen will go home at 1 instead of 2 and be back at 5 to cover Gerry's time.
Pat
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Saturday Samplers Book Change
Please note that the book selection for Saturday Samplers on Nov. 1 was changed after the newsletter went to press. The group will discuss "The Red Tent" by Anita Diamant. This title is reflected in Survey Monkey and on our website.
The newsletter went to the post office today and will be in people's homes on Wed. and Thurs. this week.
Monday, October 20, 2008
YS registration for Nov/Dec
All the YS upcoming events have been updated on the library's web site. Parents and children who want to sign up for the next chess session, art appreciation or whatever can now do so.
: ) mc
: ) mc
Copier Needs Toner
A Goblin has been at work and apparently has consumed the toner in the copier. If I ever knew, I have forgotten how to replace it. Gerry
No Gillian today!
Volunteer Gillian Smith will not be in today. Maryanne Bush assured us that she will be in tomorrow.
both music and video circuits are on the march
Both the Music and Video circuits are moving on to their next libraries. Please give all returning CDs and Videos to Tech. Services. Hopefully the new video circuit will be in place by Oct. 30 pending delivery. Please remember there are no renewals on both the Music Circuit and the Video Circuit.
RB
RB
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Surf Control
Surf control is working overtime on the circ computers and we are unable to access the internet late this afternoon (Sunday). We also had trouble on patron computers Saturday afternoon. Gerry
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Electric Keyboard Delivered
The electric keyboard for tomorrow's concert was delivered from Rockaway Music at 1:00 PM today. It is in the Communit Room. Gerry
Friday, October 17, 2008
Three Cups of Tea Book Group Bag
The book group I am in is reading Three Cups of Tea this month. I have checked out the book group bag in my name and have placed it on the upper shelf of the book group books cabinet in the circ cubby. Please give a copy to anyone in the group who comes in and asks for one; just note their name on the list I have placed inside the bag.
Thanks! Karen V.
Spanish Circuit books
We now have a Spanish Language circuit which is housed on a small cart next to our Spanish Language Collection. We will have the books until late December. Each book can be renewed once.
Email problems continue
It looks like Optonline people and now att.net people are having problems with their reminders. We are working on it. Hopefully it will be fixed soon.
RB
RB
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Email overdue problems on Monday
On Monday and Tuesday 10/13-14 the State Library experienced a spamish glitch that bounced quite a few email overdues/ reminders/ reserves. They mostly happened to Optonline customers, but a few others also. If patrons have overdues and claim they did not get a reminder, they may not have. Deal with it as you usually do. If a patron complains about no reminders since the glitch, please give me their emails, etc. and I will try to address the problem.
RB
RB
Schedule Adjustment in YS
I will be attending the HRLC Book Eval in Manville this afternoon. I will be out of the library after 11:15 am today. I put a note on the large calendar regarding this meeting.
MC
MC
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Sniffles & Sneezes
FYI: The VNA will hold a flu shot clinic here on Monday, November 3 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. All are welcome. The cost is $30- or free with a Medicare Part B card.
Off to the Races!
Be aware! The Far Hills Races will take place on Saturday, Oct. 18. The police anticipate increased traffic and parking in town. On street parking regulations will be enforced during the day.
The Fire Dept. will be parking cars at the train station as part of their annual fundraiser.
The Fire Dept. will be parking cars at the train station as part of their annual fundraiser.
Items to save for Children's Dept.
Thanksgiving craft on Nov. 17 requires the caps from liquid laundry deterg. bottles measuring 2 inches wide. (not the "super-concentrate" tops, which are smaller) and/or Eclipse gum containers (Big"e"Pak size, which are cylinders also about 2" wide).
We have samples of both sizes if you want to see them.
Thanks, Anne
We have samples of both sizes if you want to see them.
Thanks, Anne
Meredith will be volunteering Thursday this week
Meredith cannot volunteer on Wednesday night, but will be in on Thursday to help out. She helps with the book sale and other circ duties.
RB
RB
overdue ILLs making people ILL
I made the executive decision to change the bibliographic record title of ILLs to Inter-Library Loans because patrons getting overdue notices think that is the title of the book, and get very confused. If you type in ILLs, you will still get the record. So there is nothing new to learn, just a new display.
RB
RB
Monday, October 13, 2008
Book donations
YS staff have received two separate requests for book donations. We have collected a small crate of books for students in West Virginia and another crate for students of the Wellspring Community School in Gladstone. Books for West Virginia are in Technical Services by Rosalie's desk. (She knows the patron who will be stopping by to retrieve this donation.) The Wellspring Community School donation is in the YS office with a note attached.
mc
mc
Thank you Michaele ...
for the wonderful Columbus Day fruit in the kitchen! - KB
And the voter registration saga continues...
The Bernardsville Police contacted the Borough Clerk at home to verify registration procedure. The clerk told the officer that any registration form postmarked with tomorrow's date will be accepted by the Somerville County Clerk's Office. If a registering voter is concerned about getting his/her registration form postmarked with the correct date, he/she is always welcome to visit the County Office. The Borough Hall will have registration forms available as well and will remain open after the post office closes to accept last minute registrations on Tuesday.
Voter Registration Part 2
Tomorrow is the last day to register to vote for the November general election. Unfortunately, the county and borough offices are closed for the holiday today. Interested parties can register in one of the two following ways on 10/14:
- Pick up a voter's registration form here at the library (today or tomorrow), complete the form and take it to Bernardsville Borough Hall (766-3000) between 8:30 am and 5 pm tomorrow. They may be open later than 5 pm, but no further info was available today.
- Go to the Somerset County Clerk's Office, located at 20 Grove Street in Somerville (908-231-7013 or 908-231-7084) between 8:30 am and 9 pm on Tues. 10/14.
Note: Voter registration cannot be completed online or via fax in NJ. There is more information available by the cash register at the circ desk, including contact info for Morris County.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Young patrons & bears
We had a young patron (who is in here everyday with his 3 older sisters) ask about the bears in the display case. I explained to him what the bears were and he wanted to take one to dress. I told him he needed to be an adult to take a bear home. He asked if his sister could take one. The sister that was with him was clearly not old enough. I told him he would need his mom to come in to take a bear home to dress. (The oldest sister has a hefty fine on her card which I did not mention to him.) I stressed clearly to him that his mom would need to be the one to come in with him to take a bear home. MH 10-11-08
Friday, October 10, 2008
Romance is in the air
In order to satisfy people looking for romance novels, I added a local subject heading of "Romances" to all books that already had the subject of "Love stories". So if a patron comes in and asks for said genre, just type in Romances (or love stories) under subject or keyword, and you will get a bunch. We will slowly add the subject to other bodice rippers as we come across them.
If anyone has a better subject than "Romances" or wants an additional subject heading like Romance novels or something, we can change or add them too.
RB
If anyone has a better subject than "Romances" or wants an additional subject heading like Romance novels or something, we can change or add them too.
RB
Thursday, October 09, 2008
Feelin' Nitpicky
The headphones collection is in a sorry state. Lots of people want them, and we often don't have enough to offer everyone. Many of the bags are split down the sides, so they no longer serve their bug-busting purpose. It wouldn't be any fun to get an infestation of ....
would it? Are more bags and headphones on the way to save the day?
would it? Are more bags and headphones on the way to save the day?
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Lost Ring
A silver band was found in the women's bathroom on Wed. night and placed in the cash drawer. Susan & Kathy
Nov/Dec Adult Programs Are Now on the Web
Hi All,
I have uploaded adult programs, registration page, book discussions, art shows and computer classes for November and December. Please take a look so you know what's coming down the pike.
The only thing that you haven't seen before is a fundraiser, sponsored by the Friends: Silhouette Mementoes. This will take place on Nov. 15 all day in the Community Room. People will (hopefully) be calling to make appointments. There is a sign-up sheet with timeslots in the program binder at Circulation. Price information and other details are listed at the top of the page. You do not have to collect money. That will be done at the event.
Please let me know if you have any questions, or if you see any glitches on the web site.
Thanks, M.E.
I have uploaded adult programs, registration page, book discussions, art shows and computer classes for November and December. Please take a look so you know what's coming down the pike.
The only thing that you haven't seen before is a fundraiser, sponsored by the Friends: Silhouette Mementoes. This will take place on Nov. 15 all day in the Community Room. People will (hopefully) be calling to make appointments. There is a sign-up sheet with timeslots in the program binder at Circulation. Price information and other details are listed at the top of the page. You do not have to collect money. That will be done at the event.
Please let me know if you have any questions, or if you see any glitches on the web site.
Thanks, M.E.
New Resource in Staff Folder
We have added a new folder to the Network Staff Folder called Homework Help. In it we plan to put resources to help students. At present, there's a Primary Sources sheet. There are also copies of the Primary Sources sheet (in bright sunny yellow) in the top section of the cubby reference bin. Feel free to hand them out to needy students.
KV & MC
Borough Parking
Please note:
We have been advised by the Police Dept. that regular parking enforcement will resume on Monday, October 13, now that the bulk of downtown construction has been completed.
M.E.
We have been advised by the Police Dept. that regular parking enforcement will resume on Monday, October 13, now that the bulk of downtown construction has been completed.
M.E.
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Dressing Teddy Bears - Instructions
1. At patron request, please unlock display case and retrieve number of bears and/or dolls requested.
2. Have the patron fill out the “Teddy Bear Receipt” -- located in a folder in the drawer under the cash register.
3. Remind the patron that the bears/dolls are due back dressed no later than Friday, Oct. 31.
4. Give the patron the “Teddy Bear Reminder.”
5. Refer questions to M.E. or PKG.
2. Have the patron fill out the “Teddy Bear Receipt” -- located in a folder in the drawer under the cash register.
3. Remind the patron that the bears/dolls are due back dressed no later than Friday, Oct. 31.
4. Give the patron the “Teddy Bear Reminder.”
5. Refer questions to M.E. or PKG.
Patron Desktop Menu Color Change
We're changing the Patron Desktop Menu color today just to wake people up to the menu -- nothing in the content has changed, KB
Now there are 2 display areas in "children's area"
Hi all,
We currently have 2 "J" book display areas:
1. J Special Collections display = Columbus Day, Fall, picture books on Halloween and some Halloween non-fict. from "J" books (under the blue airplane).
2. J Display - October - Fiction wing (next to copy machine)= J and YA Halloween fiction and some J non-fiction.
Michaele put both sets of display books into a separate record sets, but I just wanted to give everyone a heads-up that there are now 2 areas going.
Thanks, Anne
We currently have 2 "J" book display areas:
1. J Special Collections display = Columbus Day, Fall, picture books on Halloween and some Halloween non-fict. from "J" books (under the blue airplane).
2. J Display - October - Fiction wing (next to copy machine)= J and YA Halloween fiction and some J non-fiction.
Michaele put both sets of display books into a separate record sets, but I just wanted to give everyone a heads-up that there are now 2 areas going.
Thanks, Anne
Monday, October 06, 2008
DISCS
Is there a reason why we don't sell blank discs? Patrons ask for them often enough that it seems worthy of consideration.
Shelley
Shelley
YA computers
Thanks to the ingenious work of our handyman, the surge protector located on top of KIDS3 has now been secured to the desk. This will prevent all computers on that table shutting down, when someone pulls the computer out from the table to plug in headphones. Also he was able to secure the router hub to the table to prevent theft or moving the hub just for the fun of it.
Many thanks to our superior handyman!
mc
Many thanks to our superior handyman!
mc
Found library card
A child misplaced his card on Saturday, 10/4/08. The card was found today! Phoned patron to inform that card has been found. The card is in the YS office next to the fish food. Note also created in patron record regarding missing and found card.
mc
mc
Voter Registration Deadline is October 14th
The deadline for registering to vote for the November 4th general election is October 14th. We have mail-in forms available by the copier. People can also register in person at county locations around the state. Currently there is no online voter registration in New Jersey. More information is available at: http://www.njelections.org/
Sunday, October 05, 2008
Hello Kitty Purse
Someone left a grey Hello Kitty purse next to the stamp table on Saturday. There isn't any ID in the purse, and the cell phone inside doesn't seem to be working. (or at least I couldn't get it to turn on!) I left it on the problem shelf in case anyone asks.
Sarah :)
Sarah :)
Saturday, October 04, 2008
TAC members---No fines courtesy!
There are currently 15 teens who participate in TAC. These teens have signed an agreement regarding fines and replacement costs of lost and damaged materials. A copy of the agreement is in the circulation cubby. The registration forms for these teens now reflects a "no fine courtesy" status. All teens who have signed the agreement have been informed if an item is excessively late, they will be contacted and required to return the item and forfeit the "no fine courtesy" status.
If you have any questions about TAC and this agreement, please ask me.
mc
If you have any questions about TAC and this agreement, please ask me.
mc
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Ghosting Bags On Sale Now
Ghosting bags, full of desirable goodies (see below), are now available for sale @ $10. Proceeds benefit children's programs.
All the bags are the same (and are appropriate for toddlers to school age). The theme is creativity.
Contents:
1 piece glow-in-the-dark chalk
1 watercolor paint set
1 whistle
1 bookmark
1 Halloween pencil
1 Halloween ring
2 pkgs. Smarties (thanks to the Dees)
1 pkg. Oreos
All the bags are the same (and are appropriate for toddlers to school age). The theme is creativity.
Contents:
1 piece glow-in-the-dark chalk
1 watercolor paint set
1 whistle
1 bookmark
1 Halloween pencil
1 Halloween ring
2 pkgs. Smarties (thanks to the Dees)
1 pkg. Oreos
Any questions, ask MC or ME.
Teddy Bears arrive
The Teddy Bears that everyone loves to dress in fancy clothes and sweaters will be making their appearance Tuesday afternoon October 7. The process for taking a bear will be the same as last year. Slip
s will be provided for people to sign out their bear(s).
s will be provided for people to sign out their bear(s).The bears will remain in the case until the end of October but will still be available from the circ desk the first part of November. All bears are due back at the library November 15.
When the information for the process arrives on Tuesday with the bears I will post all the updates on the blog.
Pat
