Scheduling Update

Schedules

From Jud:
Scheduling update:

·         Starting on Sat., Feb. 1, library assistants working in the Circ. and Ref. departments will be scheduled to work the “phone room”—the Reference office where pre-shelving book sorting is done.

·         Nicki, Christy L., Laurie, and Don will be responsible for scheduling the phone room rotation, shelving, and sick/vacation relief.

·         A new “Saturday rotation” will be in effect: full-time library assistants with Friday as a regular work day will be in a rotation to work Saturday. When scheduled to work Saturday, you will not work the Friday before.

New Phone Message

 Doris has recorded new messages for our telephone, which should make it easier for folks. Most calls will go directly to the "Phone Room" to be dealt with as needed.

Addition to Emergency Policy, Staff News & More!

Early Closing

As the weather becomes more severe, there may be times when the library needs to close early.  Here is the amended procedure for early closing:

Early closing: In the event of bad weather, the Executive Director can authorize the early closing of the library. If the Executive Director is not present, the security officer on duty should contact him/her. If the Executive Director cannot be contacted, the security officer on duty is authorized to make a decision to close early.

This has been added to our general Emergency Policy.

Staff Notes

Brenda reports the wonderful news that her vision is improving after surgery!

Nancy P. is going to continue to undergo therapy.  Laurie and Nicki have been to visit her, so you can get updates from them.  Thanks to Doris H.for the wonderful copies of Hello! magazine! Nancy is enjoying them very much.

Happy Birthday!

Kay (Outreach)   January 29

Tommy W. (Volunteer)  January 31

Becky B  February 3

COOKIES!!!

Yes, it is Girl Scout Cookie Time!  Why this isn't on the calendar as some sort of national holiday is beyond me.  Anyway, for all those who love Thin Mints, Trefoils, Samoas, and other once a year delectables, I'm happy to tell you that there is an order form in the Staff Break Room so you can fulfill your cookie dream.  Remember, this just happens once a year, so be sure and stock up.

Mmmmm.... cooookeeeeeessss!  

 

And...  Happy Chinese New Year!

January 31

Welcome to the Year of the Horse! 

According to some sources, this means the year ahead will see more cooperation and optimism, as well as being an energetic year.  This energy can also be unpredictable at times, and people will gallop ahead without taking enough precautions. There's also a stubborn and/or independent streak to horses. 

Tax Info & Staff Updates

It's THAT time again!  Here are some answers to questions I'm sure we are all getting:

• Yes, we will be getting in some federal tax forms.  They will be shipped in mid-Janaury to early February.  They will be out downstairs in the usual place, on top of the third set of shelves, where the new non-fiction books are shelved.
• Free tax help will be available again this year, courtesy of People Incorporated.  They will start on Tuesday, Feburary 4,  and continue until April 15.  Times are: Tuesdays from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm and Saturdays from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm.We have bookmarks to give out with a list of items folks need to bring, such as a current photo ID and a copy of last year's return. They will be doing returns back in the computer lab.
• State tax forms have not been available at the library for several years now.  Sometimes they are available at the courthouse.  We can go online and print out a form, providing the patron knows what form is needed.  Copies are 20 cents a page.

As many have heard, Nancy Patterson is having some health issues.  She is making progress but good thoughts and prayers would be appreciated.  Laurie will post updates on the staff bulletin board.

Happy Birthday!

Karen G.   January 15

Melba  January 23 

And just in case anyone's forgotten, we will be closed on Monday, January 20, for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Book Signing

Dr. Mark Lineburg and Rex Gearheart will be at the BPL on Sunday, January 19 at 2 PM for a book signing for their book Educating Students in Poverty:Effective Practices for Leadership and Teaching. There will be copies of the book available for purchase.