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