Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Let them be counted
We now have the counter back. It has been installed so starting today Wednesday please take the count at the end of the evening. Thanks everyone.
Pat
Pat
Friday, May 22, 2009
Carpet cleaning
High traffic areas of the carpet will be cleaned Friday, May 22 starting at 5 pm.
M.E.
M.E.
Blank program sign-up forms for kids' programs
I put several blank program forms at the circulation desk. Use them to sign up people for kids' programs. Kids' online sign-ups not ready yet.
There are also blank forms in the children's area.
1. You may list more than one child per form
2. You may list more than one program per form - just write all program names at the top
Put completed forms in Anne's or Felicia's mailbox - we'll input data online when sign-ups are ready.
Thanks.
There are also blank forms in the children's area.
1. You may list more than one child per form
2. You may list more than one program per form - just write all program names at the top
Put completed forms in Anne's or Felicia's mailbox - we'll input data online when sign-ups are ready.
Thanks.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
More earphones and a USB cord
New at the Circ Desk! Located with the other headphones! Packaged in kit bags.
1 set noise-cancelling headphones--for use at the low vision station
1 USB cord for use with MP3 players
These are to be checked out for in-library use only and not to leave the building.
RB
1 set noise-cancelling headphones--for use at the low vision station
1 USB cord for use with MP3 players
These are to be checked out for in-library use only and not to leave the building.
RB
Headphones for sale
We once again have earbuds for sale. They are $3./pair and are located in a box under the box of loanable headphones.
New Staff Earphones!
We have 2 pairs of earbuds available for staff use. They are in the cubby, above the ILL counter, in the right-hand cabinet. Please use the sign-out sheet that is taped to the inside of the cabinet door if you borrow a pair.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
ESL class cancelled
Mr. Vasko is cancelling his 7:15 ESL class for Wednesday night. It meets in the small meeting room. This is a group that he has continued meeting with. Unfortunately, he does not have their phone numbers. He wants us to let them know if we see them. I suggested he call Madelyn to get the numbers of the two people he has not been able to communicate with. He was not interested in doing that. He has emailed one of the people who is in the group. He is going to call the desk around 7:00 to remind you as I was not sure if I was going to be able to pass this on. As I was in the middle of a new library card, the phone conversation was a bit disjointed. MH 5-19-09
Afternoon of Tea, Treats and Etiquette
The Friends are holding a fundraiser on Saturday, June 13 at 1:00 pm, "Afternoon of Tea, Treats and Etiquette," for girls ages six to ten years. The girls are encouraged to dress appropriately and bring doll friends. An etiquette coach will speak about modern day etiquette.
The cost for child and chaperone is $25 [children will not be allowed to attend alone]. Checks should be payable to Friends of the Bernardsville Public Library.
The sign-up sheet is in the adult programs binder at Circ.
M.E.
The cost for child and chaperone is $25 [children will not be allowed to attend alone]. Checks should be payable to Friends of the Bernardsville Public Library.
The sign-up sheet is in the adult programs binder at Circ.
M.E.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Summer Adult Programs
Adult programs through August are now on our website and open for registration.
M.E.
M.E.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Patrons not getting their email reminders--tell RB
If a patron says they are not getting their email reminders, please take their name and email address and give it to me. If you can determine when the books were really due give me that information as well. I will email them and try to troubleshoot the problem.
You also may want to tell them about Libary Elf www.libraryelf.com. Which is on our website also. It is more customizable than Polaris, is free to them, and a good backup.
RB
You also may want to tell them about Libary Elf www.libraryelf.com. Which is on our website also. It is more customizable than Polaris, is free to them, and a good backup.
RB
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Cancelling Sunday Science on May 17
John Lyga is going away for several days, so Sunday Science on May 17 is cancelled.
Madelyn has noted it on the website. We have marked our flyer in the kids area.
I have called those who've already signed up.
Program has not been rescheduled. Hopefully Michaele and John will work out something for a summer program but that's not decided yet.
Thanks, Anne
Madelyn has noted it on the website. We have marked our flyer in the kids area.
I have called those who've already signed up.
Program has not been rescheduled. Hopefully Michaele and John will work out something for a summer program but that's not decided yet.
Thanks, Anne
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Patron lost notebooks
A patron called to say that she believes she left 2 green notebooks/tablets in the library on Saturday, May 9th around the computer area. I looked around for them in usual spots, but I did not find them. If you have seen them or know where they disappeared to, her contact info is on a paper on the problems shelf. She was anxious to get them back as she is writing a book and her notes/writings are in the notebooks. MH 5-12-09
Monday, May 11, 2009
Problem shelf discussion
Here is the answer to one of our discussions at the circ meeting. We can change an item status to problem shelf but we would then have to check the item in off the patron's card. Because keeping the patron responsible for the item is the most important thing, please follow these procedures
Leave the item checked out to the patron.
Add a block in their patron status to read item on problem shelf. You can name the item if you wish. Don't forget to put in your initials and the date.
When the problem is fixed please remember to check in the item and delete the block in patron status.
One other thing that Rosalie brought up to me when we were discussing problem shelf status is that sometimes we are still not using the right patron code at registration. Please make sure that if the person has a Bernardsville address or is a tax payer to Bernardsville (some Bernards Township people or Far Hills people) they have a status that differentiates their age. If they live anywhere else, even if they work in Bernardsville, they are counted as non resident courtesy.
May 15: Sounds Around Town/Stroll Through Bville
This Friday, May 15, the Bville Chamber of Commerce is hosting a stroll through Bville from 5-9 pm. See last week's Bville News for a detailed listing of events. There will be lots of music in many places and something like 40 businesses staying open late. The library is participating in the following ways:
a. Staying open two extra hours, 5-7 pm;
b. No fines on overdue books during these two hours only;
c. One pay DVD for free (limit: one/family);
d. Stories with Anne Post;
e. Lemonade on patio.
The raindate for this event is May 29. See me or Pat with any questions.
Thanks, M.E.
a. Staying open two extra hours, 5-7 pm;
b. No fines on overdue books during these two hours only;
c. One pay DVD for free (limit: one/family);
d. Stories with Anne Post;
e. Lemonade on patio.
The raindate for this event is May 29. See me or Pat with any questions.
Thanks, M.E.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Value Line
Please keep and file all contents of the Value Line envelope, which arrives each Friday. The Value Line Investment Survey must also be kept each week and filed in it's separate notebbook. Please do not discard the previous week's information from either notebook. Thank you.
RB
RB
Thursday, May 07, 2009
Doll pick-up
A very well-loved doll is sitting in the YS office waiting for the owner to pick it up. I received a phone call from the frantic mother. If the mother arrives after all YS staff have left for the day, you can find the doll sitting on the file cabinet just inside the office door.
mc
mc
Chess program alert!
The library chess program will have a one week break. The new session will begin again on 5/20. Mr. Sobin has invited several students from the advanced class to partipate in the 2009 Sussex County K-8 Chess Championship on Monday June 8, 2009.
He provided flyers and documents to the students and parents, however, in the event someone loses or misplaces the registration forms or championship description, I do have a few available.
I have also placed a folder at the circulation desk with the letter and registration forms Mr. Sobin gave to his students, if I am not available to answer the questions.
He provided flyers and documents to the students and parents, however, in the event someone loses or misplaces the registration forms or championship description, I do have a few available.
I have also placed a folder at the circulation desk with the letter and registration forms Mr. Sobin gave to his students, if I am not available to answer the questions.
Lost Photocopy in Foreign Language
If you find a ten page handwritten article in the Indian script of Telugu, please put aside for me. I will reconnect it with the person who thinks he left it behind at the photocopier yesterday.
Go here to see what Telugu looks like http://www.telugupeople.com/. It's pretty!
Go here to see what Telugu looks like http://www.telugupeople.com/. It's pretty!
Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Books on hold shelf
There are three books on the hold shelf for a teacher from the Bedwell School. Unfortunately, I did not get a full name so the books' status is "Unavailable". I have called and left a message for her. All of the books are guide books for disabled students and colleges.
mc
mc
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Item record cool tip
Sarah figured out a cool tip! If you go to the second screen of the item record, bottom center--where it says "last use". If you click on the patron's bar code it will open the patron record. It looks greyed out and not useable, but it is a live link! No more going to the tool bar-->Links-->borrower-->last.
RB
RB
Friday, May 01, 2009
"What Do You Want?" patron surveys
I'm putting copies of a one-page patron survey out. As they are returned by patrons, please put in my mailslot. Let me know if you have questions, thanks, Karen
Birthday Books! May 1-10
Birthday Books are now on display in the entrance display. These are books that people can buy to honor another's birthday (or their own, for that matter).
A couple of procedural items:
A couple of procedural items:
- If someone wishes to buy a book, paperwork is at the Circ. Desk in the drawer under the cash register. This includes a small form to fill out (in duplicate) and a card to notify the honored person. Once the book is purchased, it may be checked out as soon as the book plate is affixed.
- If someone wishes to check out a book, but not buy it, we will put a reserve on it (this month for May 11). We do not want to remove it from the display as that would deplete our offering.
If any other questions arise, please see me, PKG or KB, and we will resolve them as they come along and keep a list of solutions for next month.
Thanks, M.E.
