July 31st Librarian Training

See you at 10am on Monday!  Our Agenda includes Brian teaching essential skills researching our library resources with Readerware.  A fun (and informative) morning awaits you!  Marcia

Survey Results & Thank You

Understanding that Librarian Training Meetings may not be convenient for everyone, the survey asked what day and time might be preferable.  Of the Librarians who responded, most replied that the current Training schedule was OK without change.  Several responded that supplemental training days on an alternative day and time would be OK with advance notice.  Some asked about clarification about of librarian tasks such as how does the library book check out list work.  This Blog is here to help!  We will continue to update and clarify these tasks.  Thanks, Marcia

ALARM System Closing Reminder

When closing the library for the evening, it is essential that both the library and annex rooms are alarmed.  If you need a procedure refresher, it is in the Librarian Manual or you can contact our annex manager, Ralph Erickson.  A good end-of-shift practice suggestion is that the librarians confirm with each other who did what before leaving the front door. Marcia

Kyocera Printer

The library Kyocera printer was purchased in May 2011 for about $2500. This was a big investment for CCGS and we hoped it would last a few years. It has done that. We have had to spend a little over $300 for maintenance, but even with that and including the printer cost and toner the average cost per page printed is around 2 cents.

Our average print volume over the printer lifetime is nearly 100 copies per day. Recently the volume is more like 50 per day.

The printer does have its quirks. It goes into such a deep sleep that you have to turn the power off and back on to wake it up. The printer makes some loud, scary noises if the paper tray is not fully inserted. It gives a nonsensical error message when it is just out of paper. There are probably others that I don't hear about.

I'd like to hear about them. I left a sheet near the printer for you to write your comments about printer problems. After collecting some data we can decide whether to replace the printer.

Bill Whalley

Brochures Update

Brochures - We have a variety of brochures in key locations mainly around the Librarian desk.  A brochure inventory was recently undertaken and brochure spaces were refilled with available supplies.  We are also currently researching the few one-of-a-kind brochures that are outdated to determine if supplies can be updated and replenished.  These are a great visitor resource; the Ft. Vancouver brochure has our local history and a big map.  This week Barbara Schrag brought in an informative GFO trifold with location and hours.  Marcia

Library Display Window

With this month's Vintage Car Theme front window display, Dolly Merrick has again delivered an amazing visual display that connects our family stories to America's love of the automobile.  Thanks Dolly!