Resources for homeless

This is a link for resources for homeless in Houston.

http://www.homelesshouston.org/images/hh/Documents/HelpCard.pdf

New security policies

Please make sure to read Greg Simpson's email from 8/4/08 regarding changes in the security policy.

Beverages (non-alcoholic) in covered containers are now allowed at all library locations except HMRC and Clayton.

Unattended children:
Children under 6 may not be left unattended at any time and must be supervised by someone at least 13 years old.
Children between 7-12 should not be left unattended for more than 1 hour or at closing time.
Parents are responsible for making sure their children under 18 years of age leave the property before closing time.
Children under 13 will be considered abandoned 30 minutes after closing time and the police will be contacted.
Children will be suspended from the library when a parent fails to pick up a child at closing time.
A child 13 or older may be asked to leave the library for breaking Library rules.

Office Depot Supply Order

There is going to be an Office Depot Supply Order. If anyone has any non-furniture needs, let Laurie know and she will try to order them. The order is due to Linda Samson by August 14th.

Answering a call while on another call

If you are on a call and a new call comes in on the second line, you can put your first call on hold and answer the new call. All you need to do is press the button to the right of the line that you want to answer. That will put your first call on hold and allow you to answer the second line. At this point, the Hold soft-key is available for both lines.

Inclement Weather Notice

With Tropical Storm Dolly in the Gulf of Mexico, staff should be aware of the emergency contact number for the Houston Public Library. In the event of inclement weather, the library may be closed. Staff can call 832-393-1550 and hear a recorded message about library hours and possible closings. Keep a copy of the branch's emergency contact sheet handy at home. Also make sure that your current phone number is listed on the sheet. If you need another copy or need to make a change, then please talk to Jane Hensley.

Thank you,
Chris

City of Houston General Plan

The Mayor announced in City Council that citizens can view the General Plan at your local library.

Houston’s General Plan is a compilation of plans, regulations, strategies, projections and resources that provide the direction and guidance for Houston’s growth and development. The goal of the General Plan is to provide decision makers with the most up-to-date, useful information and tools to manage our growth. The General Plan provides a way to view and conduct planning efforts in a more cohesive, integrated manner.

Here is the link:
http://www.houstontx.gov/planning/GeneralPlan/GPHome.html

Take a few minutes to look at it so that you can assist customers if they ask to see it.

Next Week's Schedule

I have posted a schedule for next week. As I am new at doing this online, please let me know if something doesn't work or your have too many or too few hours, etc.

Thanks,

Laurie