Monday, November 30, 2009
YA book move!
Books in the following ranage YA 006.3 THO-YA Ref 809.3 CRE have been moved to the tops of YA fiction temporarily. YA homework DVDS and videos have been moved the tops of the other YA Non-fiction shelves.
This move is in anticipation of the lighting installation. J Non-fiction books will be moved once it has been determined which units need to be moved.
Signs have been placed on the empty shelving to help direct patrons to the location.
mc
This move is in anticipation of the lighting installation. J Non-fiction books will be moved once it has been determined which units need to be moved.
Signs have been placed on the empty shelving to help direct patrons to the location.
mc
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Local History Book
A patron was in today for a local history book. She may need to look at it again on Sunday, 11/29. The item in question is in the Local History drawer with her name on it. She is aware that it can not be checked out.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
VirusScan pop-ups on the computers
It seems like all the computers are now getting VirusScan error message pop-up boxes when booting up. Jim knows about it, and says it's nothing. It's on his list to fix, so fear not.
RB
RB
Monday, November 23, 2009
Giant "P" in the checkout screen--eureka!
I think I figured out why Polaris put that giant P on the checkout screen. It is a placeholder for the libraries that use picture IDs. That way your lovely mug will appear every time your card is scanned! Yipes! RB
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Textbooks---Update
The latest list of textbooks from SHSD is available!
The shelf location is:
YA REF Homework 974.944 SOM Somerset Hills School District Curriculum. In this notebook is also the most current record set for the books.
On the server in the staff folder under YS Materials is also a copy of the curriculum list. The file name is: 2009-10 Curriculum and Textbook Checklist.
The curriculum office requested that the list not be given out as changes to the list may happen.
mc
The shelf location is:
YA REF Homework 974.944 SOM Somerset Hills School District Curriculum. In this notebook is also the most current record set for the books.
On the server in the staff folder under YS Materials is also a copy of the curriculum list. The file name is: 2009-10 Curriculum and Textbook Checklist.
The curriculum office requested that the list not be given out as changes to the list may happen.
mc
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Foreign language films--now searchable
All foreign language films are now searchable by typing in "foreign films" or "foreign language films" in PAC or as a keyword search in Polaris. There are also 2 record sets that contain them all too--Foreign films and Foreign films--bib.
RB
RB
Saturday, November 14, 2009
3 uncashed checks brought to front desk by patron
3 sizable, uncashed checks were found by a patron on the floor at approx. 12:30 on Saturday. They are written out to "cash" and the payee has an unlisted telephone #. They are in a bank envelope in the far left compartment of the cash drawer.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Textbooks-SHSD
Textbooks for the new school year have arrived. All of the newly arrived books are in Tech. Svrcs. awaiting cataloguing. A sign with the additions has been made and is posted near the books in the YA area. The note directs the public to ask for the books at circulation or YS desk. Since the books cannot be removed from the library, please take the name of the person requesting the book and be sure to let him/her know that the textbook must be returned to circ or YS staff.
A complete list of the books can be found in the staff network folder in the YS materials in the file Bville_textbooks_11-09. A copy of the list is also posted on the cabinet in the circ cubby.
Rosalie is busily working on getting these titles in the catalog, please be patient.
mc
A complete list of the books can be found in the staff network folder in the YS materials in the file Bville_textbooks_11-09. A copy of the list is also posted on the cabinet in the circ cubby.
Rosalie is busily working on getting these titles in the catalog, please be patient.
mc
Crystal Kingdom Adventures
Dora's Crystal Kingdom Adventures was returned severely damaged. Patron was notified and agreed to pay for the book, however she would like the damaged copy. If patron 911003300700 comes to pay for the book, please delete blocking note. The book is in YS office. A replacement copy has been requested.
mc
mc
New Spanish Circuit is here!
I put out a new Spanish Circuit today. 50 books in all: classics, a little nonfiction & lots of mysteries. They're shelved on a cart to the right of the resident Spanish collection.
Websense filter still fluky
Dear All,
First off, WebSense is blocking really well for the obvious stuff, but it still needs work. If someone is blocked by WebSense, the "go back" button doesn't seem to work. Go to the Start menu, choose internet explorer, and get them back to google, or whatever.
Also the active desktop in the teen area is not working right, so I left all the teen computers on google.
Jim is still working on getting all the settings right. It will take a while. Just let me know what is and isn't blocked (exact url or at least the exact search terms). If people are being blocked from innocuous sites in the teen area write down the url, and send them to the unfiltered pods to work.
RB
First off, WebSense is blocking really well for the obvious stuff, but it still needs work. If someone is blocked by WebSense, the "go back" button doesn't seem to work. Go to the Start menu, choose internet explorer, and get them back to google, or whatever.
Also the active desktop in the teen area is not working right, so I left all the teen computers on google.
Jim is still working on getting all the settings right. It will take a while. Just let me know what is and isn't blocked (exact url or at least the exact search terms). If people are being blocked from innocuous sites in the teen area write down the url, and send them to the unfiltered pods to work.
RB
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Overdue Overnight Reference Book
The reference book The DK First Dinosaur Encyclopedia is still out. After being unable to reach the patron by phone, I did send two emails that I blind cc'd to PKG. The second email got a response that it would be returned; of course it is still not here. There is a copy in the overnight reference file for you to read. I also checked the shelves to see if we had missed it. There is a second copy on the shelves, but it is not the one in question. MH
Monday, November 09, 2009
Book on Hold Shelf
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst is on the hold shelf for a Basking Ridge card holder without a Bernardsville Library card. The name is taped to the book. Basking Ridge resident will need to get a card and is aware of the process. According to Bernards Twp. Library the individual is in good standing. The current status of the book is Unavailable.
mc
mc
Saturday, November 07, 2009
TAC-No fine status
I have posted the updated list of TAC members who have signed the No Fine Agreement. The agreement was reviewed with the group on the 11/6 meeting. The current list is posted in the circulation cubby on the cabinet door. Please let me know if any of the teens abuse the privilege!
mc
mc
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Workshop Tonight Cancelled
FYI: The seminar on "Women and Retirement" scheduled for this evening by an outside group is cancelled (due to lack of sign-ups). They may re-schedule next year, but I have no information on that yet.
M.E.
M.E.
Monday, November 02, 2009
Little House has moved
The Little House display that has occupied the Parenting Corner area has been relocated. The books and DVDs are now in Juvenile Fiction area. The books are properly shelved and the DVDs are in a display carousel above the books. A few of the paperback and spin-off stories are also in the carousel.
If you have any questions about the whereabouts of the Little House items, just ask!
mc
If you have any questions about the whereabouts of the Little House items, just ask!
mc
