US Leader Weekly Report –
Date: 26 Nov 2008
Name: Elin Waagen – Workgroups: Circulation, Stacks, Reserves
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Monthly Archives: November 2008
Keyboards available for loan
Five keyboards are now available for loan at Main Circ. Borrowers occasionally want to work on a keyboard instead of a laptop (especially if they are doing data entry and need the numerical keypad).
The keyboards now live in the storage unit across from Doreen’s office (in the same unit that houses the computer speakers, extra headphones, and minidisc recorder).
Keyboards have a four-hour loan period, but this can be adjusted for longer if need be.
New look for the blog
The template has been changed to make the blog easier to read, including showing who posted what. Hope you like it.
What do I do if there are no ILL or Reserve staff around?
For Circulation Supervisors:
For ILL issues, email the ILL mailbox at mdyill@middlebury.edu and copy the library circulation mailbox library_circulation@middlebury.edu
For Reserve issues, email the Reserve Office mailbox at libres@middlebury.edu and copy the library circulation mailbox library_circulation@middlebury.edu
Always copy the library circulation mailbox.
Always include details and specifics of the question, issue or request.
Thanks!
Break policy for reserve books
Library reserve books may be taken out for extended loan over break – IF:
There is more than one copy of the book on reserve (one copy should remain).
or
The patron has permission from faculty member for an extended loan (email request to: Library_reserve@middlebury.edu).
Up to three books may be taken out over break. Does not apply to media items.
These materials may be checked out on the last day of classes. Change date due to 9am on the first day of classes.
Meeting Notes Nov, 19, 2008
Meeting Notes
Nov.19, 2008
Lib 145 3 – 4 pm
Present: Nancy, Todd, Dan, Maura, Elin and Joanne
Notes: Joanne
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Complaints about noise in Armstrong
I received a complaint about noise caused by the installation of wiring to our new carrels. In case someone complains to you, here’s what I said:
- The noise is caused by the installation of power and data wiring to the new carrels.
- Once the wiring has been installed, there will be no other changes to the space.
- The timing of the installation of the carrels was governed by budget review processes, the shop that built the carrels, and Facilities (who needed to install wiring). I’m guessing that Facilities doesn’t have enough staff to support off-hours installations.
- I have posted a sign announcing that there might be disruptions from time to time.
- In the end, I believe that the disruptions will be worthwhile. Students requested carrels (and tables and soft chairs) when we asked them last year what furniture they would want.
Please refer complaints about this or any other issue to me or another supervisor.
Thanks!
Carrie
Weekly Report Nov 19
US Leader Weekly Report –
Date: 19 Nov 2008
Name: Elin Waagen – Workgroups: Circulation, Stacks, Reserves
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Research training sessions for Armstrong Circ Students
Hi everyone,
In the next few weeks, I’ll be meeting with each of you during one of your shifts to review common research questions at Armstrong. We’ll work from the FAQ section of a guide I just created: Research Advice for the Sciences. When we meet, I’d love to hear what research questions you’ve received!
Thanks,
Carrie