Ok then,
at last check we finally had public internet access and printing capabilities, kronos is back (so don't forget to fill out your timesheet, as this Tuesday is the day it gets turned in) and the staff computers including evergreen seem to be working relatively well (keep your fingers crossed and give great heaps of gratitude to our wonderful IT staff!). One thing we did notice was that when entering a card # for a new registration, the computer is NOT always reading it accurately. This seems to be a random anomaly, but if you are doing a new card registration double check that the number on the card matches what Evergreen is imputing.
Ok, enough techno talk for now. Lets talk about some current and upcoming changes.
Firstly, we now have a top on the revolving rack that houses our board books and J media, so along with the globe, we have moved our tiny collection of J non-fiction audio cassettes there, and we have also moved the parenting free give aways that were previously above the Jeasys, to beneath the Parenting collection, to free up counter space for displays. Our Jeasys are really crammed so if you can't fit something, displaying it is an option, and I am weeding out some of the titles that have had high circulations to be replaced. This will give us temporary room but once the replacements come in, we will be in the same boat.
Also in the children's area, we will be getting a huge NASA free standing poster which we will have in our branch for a month. It will be anchored to the center table and is supposed to reach to the ceiling. I am hoping to add some space themed posters to the walls and perhaps some space themed J easys as well, just to keep things cohesive.
The primary election is coming up and if anyone inquires, we have a large print copy of the Voter's guide, behind the desk (above the cash register). This is a reference item so it would not be able to leave the branch. We also have a circulating audio cassette of the voter's guide, which also might be of use to any visually impaired patrons. It has been cataloged and is housed by its call number in our audio cassette section.
The story hour theme this week is Numbers so as per usual, look at my desk if you can't find a number themed Jeasy or J non-fiction item for a patron or the pull list.
The summer reading program will start June 11 and run through August. 3rd. Our weekly story hour will not longer be happening on Fridays but in its place and a bit later (11:15) there will be a family craft led by the programming staff. This will take place on the long tables in front of the adult stacks, instead of in the children's room and will be drop in. I believe it runs until 1PM. We will get more details (I hope) as the time draws near and I will let you know the what the Capitola staff might need to do as the date gets closer. There is a print out with highlights and some information on the staff clipboard near the aide sign in sheet, so peruse it if you get a chance. The theme this year is DREAM BIG-READ!
Now the exciting part. If you haven't heard, the JPB who control all things library, will probably be asking for an increase in branch hours to take place mid August. They haven't voted on it yet, but it seems highly likely, so theoretically the new Capitola hours will be: Tues-Thurs 11-7 and Fri-Sat. 11-5.
With these open hours we will also need aides to come early to do opening tasks, so i am looking to fill a schedule that is something like: Tues (9-7) Wed-Thur. (10-7) Fri -Sat (10-5).
What I need from you is what hours you believe you will be available to work with this new schedule. I would like to fill the hours with the Capitola aides first (including those of you who have a home branch elsewhere, but check with your supervisors as well to see if they are going to offer you more hours that you might prefer, before you send me your possibilities).
When I have everybody's possibilities I can sit down and make a tentative schedule and figure out if I need to hire more aides to cover all the shifts. If you would prefer to work a shift NOT longer then a certain amount, please let me know as well. I will try and break the shifts up into 4.5 hours or less, unless someone wants to work a bit longer.
I realize that some of you are in school and won't know your schedules until mid June, but please let me know your preferences as soon as you are able, as I am being encouraged to hire aides sooner rather then later. Please also e-mail me if you have questions or concerns, or find me in person. I will be happy to talk work with you to ensure that you get the hours you want, as much as possible.
Thanks again for all your hard work,
Cappy Dick
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