Special DVD display instead of "new" DVDs

Effective Nov. 26 through ? - there are currently no "new" DVDs (so if any come in with a sticker, you can remove the sticker). Instead, there is a special display of foreign film DVDs from the Middletown Film Festival.  As these come in, put them on the top shelf.  Questions? see Joy

Remember to Discharge Retuned Materials

Attention : Please remember to discharge returned materials when you are on duty,  especial for night shift student workers. We noticed today that a number of items were not checked in. Thanks, LL

Cleaning 3 Older Mac Computer Screens

Please only use the Kleen & Dry wet/dry cleaning packets (in black box) to clean the 3 older Mac computer screens.  (These are the 3 white computers in the library that were used for the Arts/Media Festival.) 

These particular cloths should not be used on any of the flat screen computers.

Summer 2012

Hi Scott, Jackie and Rainysha,

May 14, 2012 is your last work day of Spring 2012 in the Library.  You need to go through all paper work with Finacial Aid and get a referral for me to sign. Once the form is signed, you should be able to work this summer starting July 2, 2012.

Thank you,

Lan

Attention!

Student Workers,
We have some concerns for you. If these problems continue without improvement, I am afraid that next semster you might not be re-hired or your hours might be reduced.

Please pay attention to the following -

• Remembering to do the checklist when you first get to work.
• Checking “notebook” every time you work.
• Not having lengthy conversations at the front desk.
• Checking with a staff member before you leave the desk to shelve.
• Making sure you use the public passwords in NUMERICAL order. We noticed that the 2 last passwords were missing and not accounted for on the list.
• Calling in when they are not coming to work. Please remember that you need to make every effort to report to work. The Library counts on you for its daily operation.

Fri and Sat: shut down PCs

Update to closing procedures:

• Student PCs:
• Leave on Mon-Thurs (but logout any computers where a user is signed-in)
• Shut-down Fri and Sat
• Macs: don't bother shutting down; they have an automatic sleep mode

-Tamara

Oasis (Vet) Center Procedures

The hours and student worker schedule are posted on the door.  If a vet wants to go into the Center and it is locked, the sign tells them to contact Peter Galgano at x5797 or cell 860.604.7258 and not expect us to open it.  JIH

CDs

We do not store CDs like DVDs; with CDs, the discs are kept in the case. So:

• When checking-out and checking-in, make sure all of the discs are in the case.
• Be careful with MP3 CDs - they come in cases that look like DVDs, but on the call number they are labeled "MP3CD." These should be handled like other CDs -- keep the discs in the case. Also, there should be a slip of paper inside the case about downloading; if you notice this is missing, please notify Joy.

Thanks,
Tamara

DVD Titled Red

There are two DVDs with the title of 'Red'  - one is an action film starring Bruce Willis; the other is a foreign film.  Please be careful when you give the DVD to a patron - the last two patrons have been given the wrong DVD.  The Bruce Willis is clearly labeled "Bruce Willis stars" and is called Red - Special Edition.  The foreign film is labeled foreign film.  Both get filed under 'R' so care is needed.  Thank you.  JH 2/15/12

Checking-in items

When checking-in (discharging) items, be sure the item appears in the Discharge screen. NOTE: The barcode scanner will beep regardless of whether Voyager actually checks in the item! You have to look at the screen, not rely on the scanner sound. We've had some problems with items not being checked in properly and people being billed for items they returned.

Thanks,
Tamara

Important reminder!

When checking-in (aka discharging) items, please read any pop-up notes that appear!

• If a note appears saying something like "Item contains 2 pieces", make sure both pieces are present. If not, tell the person they need to bring in the missing item and give the item to a staff member.
• If a note appears saying "This item has a 'Lost' status", give the item to a staff member.
• If a note appears saying "This item is on 'Hold'", a receipt should print out. Give the item and the receipt to a staff member.

Thanks,
Tamara 2/3/2012

Reserves Updates

You may have noticed some changes with reserves:

• The majority of textbooks have been changed to in-library use only, and pink slips have been attached to the covers warning students of overdue fees. 
• The books have also been categorized by course under each Professor's name. There are stickers on the spine of the book indicating the course (this is also written in the back of the book by the barcode). Please try to put the books onto their correct shelf and place.

If you see any problems with books (missing stickers or pink slip, no indication of course, etc.) please let Tamara know. Thanks.

-TO, 2/3/12

Library card applications

The last few library card applications I entered did not have any indication at the bottom of 1. type of patron, 2. what verification was checked (i.e., MxCC, driver's license, etc) and 3. initials of who accepted the application.  Just a reminder that this section must be checked.  Thank you, JH 2/2/12

For Reserve DVDs (only), please leave DVDs in the cases when shelving.  It expedites the process of charging to faculty and students and they are secure being that they are kept behind the desk.  Thank you.  Joy

Textbooks

While you are shelving books in the stacks or shelf-reading, please look for textbooks that are labeled "Instructor Copy." If you find any of these, please pull them off the shelf and give them to Joy.

When putting magazines and journals away, please take some time to straighten out the older ones under the shelf.  It is not necessary for them to all be in chronological order, but do take the time to straighten and neaten the piles.  AP

"New" DVDs

You all know that the DVDs have category labels on the spines (Fiction, Nonfiction, Multicultural, Shakespeare). However, some DVDs also have a "New" sticker on the top right corner of the DVD cover. These need to be shelved on the "New" shelf in the DVD area, so that people can easily see what new DVDs the library has. Please take the time to notice if a DVD has a yellow "New" sticker on it before shelving. Thank you, Tamara

Library card applications

When patrons are filling out library card applications, please take a few minutes to review the applications for legibility. Can you make out all the words? Easier to do this when a patron is here than for us to figure out when we input. Also, it is important to check their IDs - if they don't have a student ID, encourage them to go to Founders to have one created - it is free, can be used for discounts at area merchants, and doubles as their library card.  If no student ID, check for a driver's license, class registration, something with their name.  It is important we confirm that they are a student, community member, MILE member, or other since this determines their patron borrowing privileges. Thank you! Joy

Newspapers

When putting newspapers away, if you run out of empty hanging folders, please do one of two things: tell Anne, or double- or triple-up the OLDEST newspapers of that title, and move the emptied folders to the front for the newest papers. DO NOT just stuff all the newest papers into the front hanging folders. Thank you, Anne.

USB Flash Drives

Left click on "safely remove hardware" icon in order to remove it properly.