Problem Shelf

When  in receipt of a problem item, it is expected that you follow through, investigate the circumstances, contact the patron when appropriate, and finish by describing the specifics in a detailed, dated, and signed note.  If you've accidentally checked an item back in, I need to know that.  If the case was brought to the desk empty, I need to know that, too. Etc. Etc.


Please keep in mind that it is very likely that you will not be present when I have the time to follow up on these items so I will be relying solely on the information you include in your note. 

Too often I spend time further investigating, looking up patron numbers, etc. or trying to decipher unsigned notes.  There are 12 regular staff people who work the circ desk at various times plus a number of subs.  I do not recognize every person's hand writing...... so please be as specific as possible and particularly note whether or not you have been in touch with the patron.


Thanks for your cooperation!

MLA Conference

The Massachusetts Library Association conference will be held at the DCU Center in Worcester, May 6 (half-day), May 7 and May 8 (full days). Funds are available for every staff person to attend for one day. Please let me know if you are interested in attending and on which day. The schedule is available at www.masslib.org .  I will check find out about a group discount, which has been available in the past.

Direct Deposit

The Mayor and Treasurer's Office are encouraging all employees to sign up for direct deposit of paychecks. You are allowed to deposit the money in up to five different accounts. Speak to Chris Accardi in the Treasurer's Office if you would like to do this.

De-Dotting and Books to Go

We are now de-dotting October fiction & non-fiction. We should also be de-dotting any October hot DVD's (pink stickers) that come through as well.
Any Books-to-Go that are noted as being 4/13 in the back cover should go in the Cataloging mailbox.
Thanks!!