Friday, January 29, 2010
Save....
Please save empty bleach bottles and sani-wipe containers for YS. We are not brand loyal in the YS department, we only care about the container!
Lost Wallet
Someone turned a wallet into Ryan. The wallet is in the locking drawer in the cubby. The person's name and number are on the wallet.
Tech. Services computer--Desktop junk
Midwinter Cleanup! The Tech Services computer (by the door)--has a very messy desktop. KV put all of the unclaimed files into a folder named "DESKTOP JUNK". Please peruse that folder and put your files in your personal folders. Also peruse the desktop, and place anything in your own folder that belongs to you.
RB
RB
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
New Jersey Biography Assignment
Fourth graders are assigned to read a biography about a famous person associated with New Jersey. I have created a Record Set (New Jersey Biographies) to help locate and identify a few famous New Jerseyans.
Here is a web site for more people, but we may not have a 4th grade biogrphy on the person: http://www.famousnewjerseyans.com/
According to students, they can read about anyone who has any association with New Jersey. For example, they can read about New York Giant football players, because they play in New Jersey.
Here is a web site for more people, but we may not have a 4th grade biogrphy on the person: http://www.famousnewjerseyans.com/
According to students, they can read about anyone who has any association with New Jersey. For example, they can read about New York Giant football players, because they play in New Jersey.
New Computer Volunteer
We have a new volunteer to give 1:1 computer classes. Linda N. is now in the calendar for Saturday mornings starting Feb. 6. Here are some of the things she can teach:
1. Create an email account (example : Google or Yahoo) and how to use it;
2. How to use Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point;
3. How to use Internet Applications: Google (create/upload/share documents, calendar, maps, chat), You Tube (how to upload videos,create an account);
4. How to use the iPhone - add applications, search for and use applications (weather, adjust settings, set up an email account, add movies to watch, add music to listen to, take photos);
5. How to create a blog on blogger.com
6. How to use Kindle or other electronic book reader.
M.E.
1. Create an email account (example : Google or Yahoo) and how to use it;
2. How to use Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point;
3. How to use Internet Applications: Google (create/upload/share documents, calendar, maps, chat), You Tube (how to upload videos,create an account);
4. How to use the iPhone - add applications, search for and use applications (weather, adjust settings, set up an email account, add movies to watch, add music to listen to, take photos);
5. How to create a blog on blogger.com
6. How to use Kindle or other electronic book reader.
M.E.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Income Tax Forms Links
Links to the IRS and NJ Tax Form sites are now available on the circ computer, cubby and reference computers. The links can be found in the lower center part of each desktop. If you are unable to find a particular form for a patron, feel free to refer them to me.
Video Circuit is late
As of today (Tuesday the 26th), the video circuit is still languishing in Haddon Heights awaiting special pickup. Obviously they aren't bribing their courier with enough candy, or personally rearranging his small car to squeeze in "just one more box". They tried working the system, one box at a time, but their courier must be immune to wheedling and bribes.
Tell the patrons it probably won't be until next week before we receive the videos, but we'll get it out ASAP when they arrive.
RB
Tell the patrons it probably won't be until next week before we receive the videos, but we'll get it out ASAP when they arrive.
RB
New AudioBooks--"new" location (sort of)
When patrons want to know "What's new in audiobooks?" New audiobooks are now shelved together! All new fiction audiobooks are at the beginning of the Fiction titles. NonFiction are at the beginning of the nonfiction titles. Only titles new in the last 12 months rate the special location.
RB
RB
Monday, January 25, 2010
VITA
If anyone calls, the VITA appointments calendar will be online (Google calendar) for us to make appointments on or about February lst. Please ask them to call back at that time.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
More on President reports 4th grade
Bedwell 4th grade teachers are staggering the assignment, not all seven of the fourth grade classes are doing the president reports. The students are assigned their president and it is not necessary for them to read a complete biography. Other materials in the library can be used to answer their questions or complete their fact sheet. According to the school, the students can use encyclopedias or other reference sources. Again we do have sufficient information for this assignment without limiting the number of books. The school has several biographies for the assignment too.
The only books that have been relocated to assist the students are the books on animals in the White House.
mc
The only books that have been relocated to assist the students are the books on animals in the White House.
mc
Monday, January 18, 2010
Teachers in SHSD
Karen V. and I provided an in-service workshop for teachers in Somerset Hills School District (SHSD). One of the benefits of teaching in SHSD is a library card to this library. All teachers are also exempt from fines, however if an item is lost, it must be replaced.
Any SHSD teacher who requests a card should have the statistical code of No fines Courtesy.
mc
Any SHSD teacher who requests a card should have the statistical code of No fines Courtesy.
mc
4th Grade Assignment
Fourth grade students are assigned to read a biography about an American president. We do own multiple copies of presidential biographies, however, part of the assignment is to identify a pet. There are two books in the collection about presidential pets.
The following books have been relocated to the Youth Services Office for this assignment:
J 636.0887 DAV Wackiest White House Pets by Gibbs Davis
J 973 CAU Pets of the Presidents by Janet Cauklins
This will ensure that everyone will have access to information in a book form, which is a requirement of the assignment.
mc
The following books have been relocated to the Youth Services Office for this assignment:
J 636.0887 DAV Wackiest White House Pets by Gibbs Davis
J 973 CAU Pets of the Presidents by Janet Cauklins
This will ensure that everyone will have access to information in a book form, which is a requirement of the assignment.
mc
Friday, January 15, 2010
Tax form for teen shelver
I have on my desk a 2009 tax form for one of our teen shelvers. I have called and emailed her about the form. If she should come in or send someone from her family, it is on my desk out in plain view.
mc
mc
Monday, January 11, 2010
More shelfreading in non fiction wing
I shelfread 668Cav - 778.3Les.
It was mostly ok.
Thanks, Anne
It was mostly ok.
Thanks, Anne
Saturday, January 09, 2010
Photograph is down!
One of the photographs from this month's display fell down. It became unglued from the artboard to which it was attached. There was no visible damage to the photograph.
The photograph and the artboard are both in ME's office.
mc
The photograph and the artboard are both in ME's office.
mc
Thursday, January 07, 2010
Large Print Circuit
The Circuit of Large Print Books are processed and out. If any of the old ones come back, I think there may be one more please put it in my box.
Thanks
Pat
Thanks
Pat
Tax Time!
Tax forms are out in their usual spot by the copier.
Please note:
- We have not received all tax forms from the IRS. I will add the new ones as they arrive.
- There will be no New Jersey State Tax Forms delivered to libraries this year. Individuals can obtain forms online at www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation or by calling 1-800-323-4400. There is a sign with this information posted by the tax forms.
You are welcome to refer patrons to me if they have further questions.
Karen V.
Wednesday, January 06, 2010
Shelfreading in the non-fiction wing
FYI, in my spare time I'll shelfread where the books were removed and reshelved. Tonight I got 2 rows completed: 615.Gra - 636.76 God
636.8All - 667.26 Adr
It was mostly ok.
- Anne
636.8All - 667.26 Adr
It was mostly ok.
- Anne
