Homer Township Administration Info Sheet

The Township Administration Office provided a packet of services that they offer to the residents of Homer Township. It will be located in one of the drawers in the black case at circ. Please take a look at it and familiarize yourself with their services.

NEW MAGNIFYING PRODUCT

We now have a "Vision Booster Magnifier" that is only a bit larger than a mouse. This is an accessibility product for the visually impaired. The software is on the computer in the middle of the Adult section that doesn't have Internet.

• The Magnifier plugs into the bottom USB on the front of the Hard Drive.


• There is a switch on its cord and an icon on the computer.

The box with the magnifier is on my desk till we find a permanent place for it. It will not be left on the computer.

See me for a demo. Jody

EZ READERS

IF you haven't read Kitty's email All of the EZ Fiction books in youth services are now arranged by reading level then by author. AND when books are returned that have just a "red dot" give them to Kitty for a reading level sticker.

TYPEWRITER

A typewriter has been put out for patron use. It can be found next to the copiers and is the same brand as the one at Circ.

• The magnifying reader (that wasn't used) has been removed, but a replacement "product" is coming since accessibility is still important. More on this to come

Sad News

I'm sorry to say that Phyllis Frischkorn a former employee passed away Saturday morning. Phyllis was the library's fourth employee hired in 1983 and left in 2003. She worked at Read School and helped move the library into this building. Phyllis was a loyal employee and a wonderful friend. We extend our deepest sympathies to her children, Anne and Earle. The service will be held on Tuesday at 10:00 am at O'Neil Funeral Home in Lockport.

RED CROSS

There is a donation jar across from Circ; Japan/tsunami Relief Fund. I'm not sure how long it will be on display. All donations will go to the Red Cross.

EGG-CITING NEWS!

We have eggs-citing news! With the wonderful support of the following sponsors:
Dr. Ed O’Brien/Animal Care Clinic
Jeanine Reding/Homer Vision
Jeff Ludwig/Ludwig Feed Store
Barbara Bainbridge/Tiffany's Kennels

and many generous donations from visitors we have purchased an incubator for a Spring Egg Hatch.
Eggs are due to arrive May 4th. We will again feature a live video feed. More details coming soon!

Tax Forms

The tax forms have been moved to the short range between Adult non-fiction and Adult fiction. Alex has put up several signs so patrons will know where to look, but if you see someone searching for them, give them a heads up! Thanks.

Our Easy Picture books are coming with a whole new look!!!! An easy way to find Princess, Star Wars and Super Hero for both you and the patron!!!

COLORING CONTEST

There are coloring contest entry forms at the Circulation Desk. The contest is for ages 2-10. The master form is on the cabinet next to the staff copier if more copies are needed. Entries must be returned to the library/bookmobile by Wednesday, April 13th. There are bookmarks on the Circ counter with information regarding the Victorian Village Easter Egg Hunt on April 16th. That is when/where they will announce the coloring contest winner.

Kidswork Museum Pass

The Kidswork Museum in Frankfort, IL has withdrawn its participation in the Museum Pass program. Unfortunately, they had problems with counterfeit passes.

We can issue passes for Kidswork through March 23/24, and the passes will be accepted through March 31. Please make sure that the watermark is present on each pass that you print.

Thanks,
Sara

3 Things:

1.) Easy Books: Selections of easy books will be placed on the shelving currently holding the federal and state taxes. These selections will contain Easy books (picture books) based on subject/topic. If you missed the staff meeting and need information regarding the easy book changes, please contact your manager.
a. Taxes will be moved to the empty shelving between Adult Non-fiction and Adult Fiction.
b. Goal date: March 18th
2.) ILLs: Out of system ILLs will have a max fee of $30 per book. Patti is making labels for the ILL strips that will state “Out-of-system materials are subject to increased late fees.” This will only affect patrons that have checked out books as of March 8th, 2011.
3.) E-Readers: The library plans on circulating the ereaders on April 1st. Adult Services staff and Circulation staff will be responsible for checking in the ereader and preparing the ereader for the next checkout. Staff will be trained – more information on training to follow.
a. Right now we plan on
i. Checking/discharging ereaders through workflows.
ii. $20 deposit.
iii. $1.00 per day late fee. Late fees will automatically be taken from the $20 deposit.
iv. A max late fee of $25.
v. No renewals
vi. Only Homer Township Public Library patrons can check out the ereaders
vii. Patrons must return the item to a staff member and stay while the staff member checks the ereader to make sure that the item is in working condition and wait while staff resets the device to factory settings.

GOLDEN OPPORTUNITIES COUPON BOOK

The Golden Opportunities Coupon Book is now ½ price at $13!

The books are still under my desk. Please fill out a sheet in the box, leave the money in the envelope and take a book.

If you have any questions, please ask.

Thanks.

WINTER READING WINNERS

Winners have been pulled for the Winter Reading Program and final Lettuce Entertain You certificate. We are in the process of calling them. All baskets and prizes are in the backroom. The Lettuce Entertain You card is in the drawer. Baskets have the winning raffle ticket attached. The BONUS Wolves basket has the tickets attached to the front. Additional Wolves prizes are tagged with the winner's name and the items they have won. They are grouped accordingly. Please be sure you give them the correct items.
They are also tagged if they do not have a library card. It would be a good opportunity to offer them one!

STAFF MEETING Thursday, March 3

We will be providing sandwiches and chips courtesy of

Jimmy John’s

at tomorrow’s staff meeting. We’ll begin at 12 noon.

So, come and enjoy a sandwich and

hear what exciting things are coming!