Open Discussion Notes 11/26/14

Workroom, 11:15-11:45AM         Recorder & Moderator: Leona

1. Obituary assignment- questions and comments were made about the assignment to Alice.
2. Delivery printer- discussion started by Julie.  
1. We don’t have to touch the printer to have it print.  It will give you a hold paper and a blank sheet after scanning the book on hold. Just collect the blank sheets to use again.
2. Also, the cartridge in the delivery computer is overfilled and extra ink is coming out, causing messy copies. Albert was made aware of this problem.
3. Star printer.  Someone is turning off  the star printer at various computers. When it comes back on it prints old jobs (many of them). It should not be turned off or the print jobs should be deleted.
4. Team leaders for the new structure of the library are: Theodora Muokebe, Pedro Fonseca, Patrick Atkins.  Note- They have not started these duties officially, since they are waiting for back-filling promotions that have been made. Shammi will be going working with the foreign language collection.
5. Karen will be gone for two weeks from Dec. 3-17. We are to contact Theodora with any problems.
6. Programs.  
1. Use the program tracker found in the G-drive to list all the programming.
1. The programs in this document do not need to be put in in order- they can be sorted.
2. The Winter Make-&-Take Craft was not in there for Dec.
2. Jennifer Schwartz had sent an email about MLK day, asking for ideas and what we are doing.
3. c. AARP Taxes will begin February through April 15
1. We will be getting less forms this coming year.
2. ii. Eventually the paper forms will be phased out and everything will be done online.
3. iii. The new JK Lasser Tax books have come in.
7. Holiday CD display will be on 2rd floor.
8. Box in the lobby is for the Mission of Yahweh. There is a sign above and on the side with what can be donated. These things are for the homeless and needy families.
9. Need programming meeting in the new year.  
1. Idea- Temeka says people are requesting more food programs like the ones done last summer. Maybe she can do one with Jasmine.
2. Idea- Need ideas for after school programs.

The Kendall Enquirer No. 1

THE KENDALL INQUIRER

For the Discerning Reader

Vol. 1 No. 1

Gale Virtual Reference Library                                        

Dateline:  March 1900-1904
Alice D, Editor

Disease carrying rats attack citizens of San Francisco

O-Kay, you have your clues.    Your answer should include 1 book title containing information about the subject along with 1 newspaper headline about the subject.  The deadline to email Alice your answer will be Monday, November 24, 2014 at 11:15 a.m. If you email the information by the deadline and it is correct, your name will be entered into a drawing for a box of Godiva Chocolates.

Staff Training Notes 11/19/14

Kendall Staff Training

Topic:   Obituaries                         November 19, 2014

Presented by Alice

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Overview: There are a number of databases, Houston Chronicle, Houston Chronicle (Digital Image Edition), Historical Newspapers, Access Newspaper Archive, and ProQuest Obituaries that available to help you or a customer search for an obituary.  Today, I will demonstrate how to search for an obituary within those databases.

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How to find:   African American Obituaries.  There are two resource categories, African American Studies and or Historical Newspapers.

      

1. From the home page click on Research then Resources by Category
2. Under Resources by Category click on Newspapers
3. Scroll down until you see Historical Newspapers, click

• In the search field type in the name Rosa Cobb
• Then scroll down until you see Documentary Type
• In the box to your right scroll down until you see Obituary
• Click on Obituary
• Click on Search

How to find:  Cities/Towns/Rural Communities Obituaries, using Access Newspaper Archive

1. From the Resource by Category list, click on Newspapers
2. Click on,  Access Newspaper Archive (in library use only)

• Scroll down the page until you see a map of the United States.
• Click on the state, Kansas.
• You can search all newspapers in Kansas or narrow your search by choosing a city/town/rural community.

How to find:  Obituaries in the Houston Chronicle 1985 to present

1. From the Resource by Category list, click on Newspapers
2. Scroll down until you see, Houston Chronicle (Article Search)

• In the space next to the word Search, type in a name, Lucille Pasini obituary
• Now you have the date in which her obituary appeared in the Chronicle.  To read the actual obituary, the customer will need to:

• Go to the Central Library, and request the microfilm that covers the date they are looking for or,
• Email a request for a copy.

How to Find:  Houston Chronicle (Digital Image Edition) latest 45 days available

1. From the Resource by Category list, click on Newspapers
2. Scroll down until you see, Houston Chronicle (Digital Image Edition) click

• Click on the arrow next to the word Search at the top of your screen.
• Drop down menu click on “In Houston Chronicle”
• Type a name in the search field
• Under Date click on arrow and choose your date
• Then click search

Note:  As of November 14, 2014, the Houston Chronicle has changed the name of the section for Obituaries to Life Tributes.

How to Find:  ProQuest Obituaries

1. From the Resource by Category list, click on Newspapers
2. Scroll down until you see ProQuest Obituaries click
3. Below are the newspapers that you or a customer can search for an obituary.

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Practice/Assignment (due in two weeks):

1. Pick a state.  Count how many newspapers you can search in that state.  Then email  me the name of the state and the number
2. For fun type the name Smith in one of the databases pick an obit and email it to yourself and then forward it to me.  
3. Look in the database ProQuest Obituaries and list the newspapers that you can search and email me your answer.

Alice's Complete Handout

Staff Meeting Notes 11/12/14

11:15 – 11:45 AM, Breakroom

1. Farewell Party for Meg

Quick Notes

• Newspapers: Please check in newspapers everyday using Serials Control in Workflows because 1) we need to know if the paper had arrived; 2) Inventory Control needs to claim items we paid for but didn’t receive; and 3) your colleague doesn’t have to check in a whole bunch of paper later.  If you don’t know how to do this, see the Customer Service page on the blog, under WorkFlows How To…, or ask Alisa.
• Holds at the Service Desk: Items should only be held at the service desks for 24 hours or less.  If a customer is not coming within a day to pick up the item, hold it on their account and put the item on the hold shelf in the Lobby.  Why this is important: when items are sitting at the desk and not placed on hold, the catalog still shows they’re available for other customers but we won’t be able to find them because they’re not on the shelf (and we waste a lot of time running around looking for them).  And, when the customer comes to pick up the item, there’s no record in the account help us locate the hold.  Do yourself and the customer a favor and put the item on hold.
• Out of Order Signs: Every time you put up an out of order sign, please enter the date, time, nature of problem and your initials, so your colleagues can explain to customers what the problem is.  Redirecting customers to an alternate source (like the copier on the other floor) is not a bad idea either.  No information = confusion and makes us look bad.

Upcoming Staff Events

• Wednesday, November 12: Adult Pre-Selection (Alice); farewell party for Meg
• Friday, November 14: Payday
• Wednesday, November 19: Staff Training Meeting: I. Obituaries (Alice); II.  Catalog Tips & Tricks (Karen)
• Wednesday, November 19: staff holiday potluck lunch
• Friday, November 21: Last day of Pay Period; Meg’s last day
• Wednesday, November 26: Open Discussion Meeting  (Leona, moderator; Katherine, recorder)
• Thursday, November 27: Thanksgiving Day, Library closed
• Friday, November 28: Thanksgiving holiday, Library closed (payday on 11/26)
• Monday, December 1: Program Planning Meeting
• Wednesday, December 3: Management Team Meeting
• Friday, December 5: Statistics & Monthly Branch Narrative due
• Sunday, December 7: Facility Checklist due