Earbuds are Back!!

We have replenished our supply of earbuds and you will find them in the second drawer of the front desk, where the TV remotes and larger headphones are kept.

The earbuds are given out free for clients to keep, but please limit them to one per person - ask the client to sign the clipboard when they are given a pair and check that their name does not already appear on the list as having gotten them.

Just a reminder, the larger headphones are for temporary check-out and cannot be taken out of the Library.

Let Allison or Noreen know if you have any questions.

New 'Text for Noise' Signs posted in Library

Just FYI, we have placed signs on the study tables in the common area reminding everyone that the Library is intended to be a QUIET STUDY space. The signs also give the Library text number that students can use if they do not want to be seen complaining about their peers.

You will not need to do anything different as a result of this, but it is something to be aware of in case anyone asks questions about it. Text messages will show up on Library Staff Webchat and someone will come promptly to ask the noisy group(s) to quiet down.

Chromebooks Now Available for Check-out

We have added 10 Chromebooks to our Library laptop collection. The chromebooks are being stored in the single cabinet next to the main laptop cabinet (where we used to keep printer paper). A key lock has been added to this cabinet and the two small gold keys on a single ring are in the mug with all other keys. Remember to lock this when you close and put the key back in the mug before closing the workroom door.

The Chromebooks will work just like the laptops in terms of checkout:

•  Use the same laptop forms and mark 'C' plus the number, to indicate Chromebook (like we do 'M' for macs)

• Chromebooks are due by Library closing, just like the laptops

In case you did not already know, here is some info about Chromebooks (how they work and what they can do):

•  Basically mini-laptops that can only access Google Chrome and related applications (Gmail, Google docs, etc.)  

• When someone starts using one, they will login in with their own Google credentials – the MCCN emails are actually Gmail accounts, so ALL students have a login that will work on these. 

• They can also use a personal Google login or 'Browse as Guest' (an option in the lower left corner of the home screen). 

• Once logged in they will be able to directly access their own Gmail, Google docs, etc.

• There is no ability to access other browsers (IE, Firefox, Safari) or Microsoft office programs (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

• ATI testing does seem to be working on them

Please take a moment to get one out, login, and see what these look like so you will have an idea of what to expect if you are asked a question. If you have any questions, let Allison or Noreen know.

Changes to Workspace

You will probably notice that the Library workroom looks a little different - we used Fall Break as an opportunity to do a much needed clean out and re-arrangement of our space! Here are the most important changes that you'll need to know about:

• The copiers have been moved out to the front desk area, just inside the Library front doors - this will make it easier for us to refill paper and help our clients use them without having to leave the front desk entirely

• The candy cabinet is now under the front desk printer - much  more convenient to refill the candy dish!

• The microwave is on the counter by the sink

• The supply cabinets and drawers have been cleaned and re-organized - everything is still back there it just may have moved to a different cabinet or drawer - let us know if you can't find something you need

• The 3rd floor TV has moved to the other side of the computer stations (you may have noitced this before you left for break) and a TV has been added by the 4th floor computers - you do not need to do anything with this one for now