Monday, November 18, 2019


FAQ:  How to Process an ACLS Book


Checking out an ACLS, BLS, or PALS book is one of the most frequent requests we get, besides "What's my password?" Below are the steps to follow to complete this process.

Step 1:
·        Ask when their class is scheduled
o   If the class is within a week, explain that they need to come and pick the book up at the Library
§  127 South Davis Ave., Columbus
§  Opening hours:  8 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday-Thursday/8-5 Friday
o   If the class is two weeks or more, tell them we can send it through interoffice mail to their hospital location
Step 2:

·        Check to see if they have a Library account before making a new one
o   If they need a Library account, use the guide at the Front Desk to make one
o   If they have one, change expiration to one year from today's date
o   Confirm that they are in the same hospital location and unit – if not, update with new info
Step 3:

·        After making the account, tell them the following:
o   That the book will be sent through interoffice mail and should arrive at their hospital site within 10 days
o   That that they will receive an e-mail confirming the interoffice delivery
o   That they can use the same envelope to send the book back to us
o   Ask if they have any questions
o   Now you can say thank you and finish the call
Step 4:

·        Once you are off the phone, do the following steps:
o   Very Important **Check out the book they wanted, i.e. ACLS, BLS, etc.
o   Place it an interoffice envelope (bubble mailer) and label
o   Fill out label with hospital location, unit and client's name
o   Put envelope on Noreen's desk.  If she isn't here, put it on Kaitlyn's desk.
Tips:
·        Just act like client is standing in front of you when making the account – and relax!
·        If they are talking too fast, ask them to repeat the information, slow down – accuracy is very important!!!

Click on this link and take a brief quiz to test your knowledge of this process:
Quiz Link

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

Monday, November 11, 2019

Reserving OhioLINK Books



The Library may only have a copy or two of a Closed Reserve book to check out for Library Use Only, but you can borrow books from OhioLINK too!  Below are screenshots to show you how to do it.  Remember, OhioLINK books go out for three weeks at a time and can be renewed if no one else is waiting.  


**Remember -- OhioLINK fines are not waived** 





Monday, November 4, 2019

Changes in the Library Workroom

**Please Note:  All shifted books face Library Front Desk**


  • Closed Reserve are in the same order and start at the far end of the range (nearest the title floor).
  • Perinatal & Perianesthesia Books start right after Closed Reserve.
  • ACLS, BLS, PALS, FCCS & NRP are on the middle, lower shelves.
  • Hold Shelf for OhioLINK & other materials is located on the top shelf (nearest to workroom door).
  • Other special collections are just below Hold Shelf and include:
    • Nursing Certification Preparation books
    • SANE Nursing
    • Ortho Nursing

All items in Library work table are in the same locations -- the only difference is the direction in which the table faces.

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