NEW CARD CATALOG

Aquabrowser is the new PALS catalog user interface that will be replacing IBISTRO in January.

Please take a minutes every time you work 8 to view the catalog as it is quite different from past catalogs. Do a few searches on various titles, make an account, etc.

There are likely to be quite a few questions once the Aquabrowser is live. (both on site and on the phone.) By the time each staff member should know the basics of maneuvering throughout the catalog.

This catalog is not for placing holds yet!

STAFF APPRECIATION BRUNCH

Due to a scheduling conflict, the staff appreciation brunch date has been changed. The new date is SUNDAY, JANUARY 11th. There is a sign up sheet in the kitchen.

BUSINESS COLLECTION MOVED

The books once held in the Business Collection are being moved to the Adult Non-Fiction including the DVD's from the Collection.
The Audio Books from that Collection will be moved into the Adult Non-Fiction Audio books.
All of the items will retain the Business Label even though the collection will be interfiled.
If you have questions, ask Jody S., Heather or Alex.

BARNES & NOBLE RAFFLE

The Cerullo Family won the raffle basket at Barnes & Noble. They have been called. They live in Worth, so they may be calling for directions. The basket is in the staff workroom.

Cover up

Please put and leave the cover on the bookdrop cart that is in the hallway. This will keep the sharp edges covered for the patrons.
I know we need to find a way to keep staff from getting poked and we are working on that.

Book Discussion Books

We're switching the book discussion books to the other side of the bookcase.
The Holiday books will be facing the circ desk

Un-Blocking

Remember to keep a count of adults who ask to be unblocked on the Internet computers.
Keep a tally on the same note paper as the I.L.L. and Paperback Exchange.

OLIVE GARDEN GIFT CARDS

Just wanted to let everyone know that Olive Garden gift cards can also be used at Longhorn Steakhouse, Red Lobster, Bahama Breeze or The Capital Grille. If this changes anyone's mind about your gift card selection please let Patti know ASAP!!!

HOLIDAY GIFTS

If we receive a holiday gift from a vendor or patron, please WRITE DOWN THE DATE, THE PERSON'S NAME AND ITEM RECEIVED and leave it on my (Patti's) desk so I can send out a thank you letter.
Thanks!

Internet Forms, etc.

If the patron (including kids) never filled out a form then they have to fill one out.

If the patron (including kids) has a form on file, that will work for the time being.

Children no longer need a parent in the room because the filters are in place. So they aren’t going anywhere they shouldn’t be going.

Adults 17 and up are the ONLY ones that can asked to be unfiltered.

We ordered a new time management software that will limit the length of time someone is on the computer.

This software will take the place of the computer forms also… a patron has to click “I agree” before they can log on.

We have the software but have to wait for our tech people to walk JS and me through it.