Reminder to Enter Statistics

At the beginning of a term, it is easy to forget to enter statistics because you may have not done it for a while.  It is still very important!!  These statistics help show a need for student workers at the Library.

Remember to enter interactions in LibAnalytics statistics program, EVERY TIME YOU INTERACT with a client -  check-out/in (this includes check-ins that are left in the basket), phone calls, directions, referrals, laptops, etc. 

• LibAnalytics should ALWAYS be open on the front desk computers. If you arrive to work and it is not open, ask Kaitlyn or Noreen, or refer to the TVs & Computers section of the codex for the URL and login information.

• You should always enter MCW as YOUR LOCATION and select the appropriate categories for the client. You will probably most often be using MCCN Student, in which case, the client affiliation is MCCN and your location is MCW.

EVERY INTERACTION IS IMPORTANT!

Welcome to the First Quiz-Blog

An Interactive Way to Test Your Knowledge of Library Tasks, etc.

This will not affect your performance evaluation!!  It designed to help you catch mistakes before they are made.

This week's quiz is all about making accounts in Sierra.

Follow this link to take the quiz.

Check before Checkout
Make sure Client has Mount Carmel Account

Recently there have been some books checked out to clients from other libraries.  You say, "how can this happen?"  It isn't too hard to make this mistake.  Here are a couple of screenshots to show you the difference:

Another tip:  If the due date is the next day, it is the wrong P TYPE.  

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

Welcome Back!!!

There are a couple of important reminders for the new school year - please read through everything carefully and let Kaitlyn or Noreen know what questions you have:

1. We will NO LONGER WAIVE FINES ON LIBRARY LAPTOPS. Laptops MUST be returned the day they are checked out or fines of $20 per day WILL BE CHARGED. The ONLY exception to this is weekend check-outs, which will be allowed from Friday - Monday ONLY. Laptops checked out on Friday and not returned by close on Monday will accrue fines of $20 per day. There are new laptop loan agreements in a display holder above the laptop cabinet that make this very clear, but please be sure to TELL EVERYONE WHO CHECKS OUT A LAPTOP about this policy change - several students last year became accustomed to keeping laptops for several days without penalty.

2. Please remember that MCCN Students may NOT PRINT IN THE LIBRARY - they should use the 2nd floor computer lab. Physicians and hospital employees may print at the front desk with permission - please check with Noreen or Kaitlyn if someone requests this.

3. REMEMBER THAT FINES ON OhioLINK BOOKS CANNOT BE WAIVED. We will generally still waive fines on our MCHSL books unless there is a continuing problem with a particular client.

4. MCCN Students automatically have 24/7 Library access added to their student ID badges - they SHOULD NOT fill out the online request form. Physicians and nurses who work primarily at MCW also now have 24/7 access on their employee badges. Please refer anyone else who asks about 24/7 to Kaitlyn.

New HP Laptops &
MacBook Power Cords & Adapters

Three new HP Laptops have been cataloged and are available for checkout in the Cabinet marked with a "C."  The Chromebooks have been moved to the bottom left drawer of the Library worktable, on Kaitlyn's side.  The key for this cabinet is the on the same ring as the other Laptop cabinet and is marked "C."

There are two MacBook power cords available for checkout.  The power cords are kept in white bubble mailers marked MacBook Power Adapter with Extension Cord.  These packages are in the second cubby of the Library workroom (next to the one where we keep the laptop cabinet key).  The power cord is barcoded, but we want the clients to take the entire package.  When checking these in, a message pops up in Sierra to check for both parts.  

Also, there are two MacBook adapters that snap into the power cords, converting the plugs to use with other type of MacBooks.  These small parts are kept in separate plastic bags with barcodes on the front of the bags.  Also, they are stored in the second cubby.  

Sorry for this wordy explanation.  Please let me know if you have any questions.

Reminder to Enter Statistics

During Summer Term, it is easy to forget to enter statistics because we don't have as many clients.  It is still very important!!  These statistics help show a need for student workers at the Library.

Remember to enter interactions in LibAnalytics statistics program, EVERY TIME YOU INTERACT with a client -  check-out/in (this includes check-ins that are left in the basket), phone calls, directions, referrals, laptops, etc. 

• LibAnalytics should ALWAYS be open on the front desk computers. If you arrive to work and it is not open, ask Noreen or Allison, or refer to the TVs & Computers section of the codex for the URL and login information.

• You should always enter MCW as YOUR LOCATION and select the appropriate categories for the client. You will probably most often be using MCCN Student, in which case, the client affiliation is MCCN and your location is MCW.

Advice from Your Librarians

on Finals Week

• "Don't cheat!  Life will depend on your decision in the future."  Stevo

• "Take time to decompress."  Kaitlyn

• "Don't change your answer!  When in doubt, leave the answer blank and come back to it at the end."  Noreen

Most of all, get a good night's sleep and eat a healthy meal!

We wish you all the best on your finals and a happy & healthy Holiday Break!