iPads Now Available

The Library now offers iPads to clients for checkout  Below are the details:

• Borrowing time is same as laptops -- due 15 minutes before Library closes.

• iPads are in hardshell cases and stored in the third cubby (from Kaitlyn's desk) in Library work room.

• Blank iPad Loan Agreements are kept in same holder as Laptop Loan Agreements.  Completed iPad agreements will go in same drawer as Laptop agreements.

• Clients have the option to check out a power cord.  These are barcoded, so check cords out to clients.  Please fill out this part of Loan Agreement to indicate if the client checked out a power cord or not.

• Clients are not able to put Apps on the tablets -- none of them have App for Apple Store.

• Apps for UpToDate, ClinicalKey and Lexicomp are loaded on all tablets.  

• There is a direct link to the Library on tablets' Home screens.

As always, please direct any questions to Noreen or Kaitlyn.

Laptop Procedures

There have been some errors with Laptop procedures lately.  Please follow these steps for Laptop Check Out/In:

Check Out Procedures:

• Have client fill out Laptop Loan Agreement Form.  Complete Laptop Number, Power Cord Number & Mouse section.  Print & sign (or initial) the Check-Out section.  
• Put Form in appropriate spot in drawer.
• Check out Laptop to client in Sierra.

Check In Procedures:

• Make sure Laptop is powered OFF and that all parts are in the bag -- Laptop, Power Cord & Mouse.
• Check in Laptop in Sierra.
• Put Laptop back in cabinet.
• Complete Check In section of Laptop Loan Agreement Form. Put Form in appropriate spot in drawer.

Before the end of your shift, check the drawer for any agreements for checked-out Laptops. If any agreement forms remain, check cabinet to see if Laptops were returned.  If a Laptops is here, double-check the client's record in Sierra to be sure that the Laptop is check in and no longer on client's account.  If a Laptop is still checked out, look for the client in the Library.  If you cannot find the client before closing, leave the Laptop Loan Agreement Form on Noreen or Kaitlyn's desk with a note indicating that the Laptop was not returned.

If you have any questions, ask Noreen or Kaitlyn.

Scanning Page Limits

If you have an article request that is over 50 pages -- good news -- you do not have to scan it.  There is a copyright guideline that only allows libraries to scan and send articles under that limit.  Just leave a note at the top right-hand side of the request sheet indicating the article is over 50 pages.

So Remember...

As always, please let Noreen or Kaitlyn know if you have any questions.