Youth Service EZ Readers Changes

The EZ Readers in the Youth Service department have been tweaked. All reading levels are now interfiled. Popular CHARACTERS have been filed together. Some of the new catagories for easier browsing and shelving are: Super Heroes, Starwars, Barbie, Peanuts, Strawberry Shortcake, Scooby Doo, Lego, Thomas the Tank Engine, the various holidays, Disney, Eloise, Curious George, and Blue's Clues. We hope these changes will make it easier for everyone to find what they want. Also, please keep an eye out for any EZ books with these characters so they may be recataloged/spine labled.

MOVED BOT

All the Adult Audio Books are along the back wall again.

Geek t-shirts and green bags

We will be selling geek t-shirts and a green bag together for $4. The t-shirts are located in the workroom next to the disc cleaner with a tally sheet for sizes on top. Please mark off the size you take so we can keep an inventory of the sizes. The t-shirts in the basket is all that we have. Money collected should go under SALE ITEMS on the cash register.

Amnesty on Fines

APRIL 9-21, 2011

 To celebrate National Library Week the Homer Township Library will offer Amnesty on Fines. 

Our Amnesty will be for 2 weeks so the Bookmobile waive fines too. 

• Fines will be waived on all overdue items belonging to the Homer Township Public Library returned during these weeks. 
• Patrons can discreetly return items in the book drops outside even when the library is closed.
• Late fees up to $20.00 will be forgiven during these weeks.

Amnesty does not apply to lost or damaged items or previously incurred fines.

Kill-A-Watt Meters

We now have 2 Meters for patrons to check out.  They can be used to measure how much electricity home appliances are using.  There are instructions in the "bag".  The meters will be kept at the Circ-Desk and are marked with "Circ-Desk" as the location in the computer.  They are also available for local holds only.
The check out period is 7 days and the fine should be $0.15 per day.  The fine would also max out at $5.00 and they cannot be renewed.

UPDATE ON PINNACLE INFORMATION

Add the previous information:
Our patrons can still request holds of items that belong to a Pinnacle library, but they need to go through our ILL dept.  (Adult Services)

Since there will be an increase the number of items requested outside of PrairieCat (our system) please follow the following procedure:

1. (Instead of sending directly to reference) Have patron fill out a request form
2. Tell patron we will only call if we are unable to place the hold
3. Give the form to Adult Services

CHANGES IN THE LIBRARY WORLD—

PATRONS MAY HAVE ALREADY READ ABOUT CHANGES IN THE NEWSPAPER
A HANDOUT WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PATRONS TOO

A new group of libraries has been formed and is named Pinnacle Library Cooperative. 

The libraries are Fountaindale Public Library (Bolingbrook), Joliet Public Library (Downtown and Black Road), Lemont Public Library, Plainfield Public Library, Shorewood-Troy Public Library and White Oak Public Library (Crest Hill, Lockport, and Romeoville).

What this means for our patrons?
·         At Homer Twp. Library we will no longer find these libraries’ items in our catalog.
·         Patrons will still be able to check materials out at Pinnacle libraries.
·         A Homer patron can go into a Pinnacle Library with their Homer card, and be added to the  Pinnacle database.
·         Homer patrons will be able to place holds and check out their materials as long as they go into a Pinnacle Library to get their materials, use their computers, etc. 

 We are sorry to see these libraries leave our consortium and wish them the best of luck.

 

Note:

We will continue to accept returns from the Pinnacle Libraries just as we do for Orland Library items.  Stress that the item will not be checked in until it is received at its home library and if fines are incurred we are not responsible.

Bookmobile Driver/Clerk Position Available

This position has been posted in several locations. If anyone asks for a job application, please give them one from the file. Thanks, Sara

Under the direct supervision of the Bookmobile Manager, this position will assist with the day-to-day operation of the Library Bookmobile services, including circulation of materials, promotion of services, coordinating vehicle maintenance, and other duties as needed. This position of approximately 15-hours a week requires two years of relevant experience. Some evening and
weekend work required. Position is available beginning immediately.

· Must have the stamina to climb steps, and the ability to
stand for extended periods of time, and be able to walk, sit, reach, bend and stoop.
· May be required to lift book bags weighing approximately fifty (50) pounds and/or push book carts weighing approximately one hundred (100) pounds.

Requires good interpersonal and customer service skills to communicate effectively and relate well with a diverse population to include children, teens, adults, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities.

Must possess a valid Illinois driver’s license with a safe driving record and a Commercial Driver’s License B (with air brake endorsement or willing to certify) to drive the bookmobile on a regular basis. Hourly salary range begins at $13 and is commensurate with experience. Applications accepted until position is filled. EEOC employer

Please send resume with cover letter to:

Sheree Kozel-La Ha, Director
Homer Township Public Library
14320 West 151 Street
Homer Glen,
IL 60491
skozel@homerlibrary.org

NO Book Sale this year

Due to construction, we will NOT be hosting the annual book sale.

Please let inquiring patrons know that we hope to host a book sale in the summer of 2013.

We will still take small donations, but will only take the amount needed to fill the sale shelf - we will not be storing any overflow donations. Please thank patrons for thinking of us.

GOLDEN OPPORTUNITIES LOWER PRICE!

The Golden Opportunities Coupon books are now on sale at the lower price of $15.
The price has increased from last year due to the company's final cost increasing.

Thanks and keep selling!