The cards are on the bookcase behind the reference desk (more are under the desk by the network printer).
On Thursday, the city announced a new prescription drug program that provides discounts to those who need it most.
The program promises to pay up to 40 percent of a prescription drugs cost and it's accepted at most major pharmacies. So how is it possible?
While anyone can use the card, if you have insurance you are probably already getting a better deal for prescription medications.
It's called the Coast to Coast RX card. It offers discounts on prescription drugs to anyone who uses it. The card will soon be made available to residents within the city of Houston to anyone who wants one.
If you present the card at participating pharmacies, we're told you'll receive a discount of about 40 percent. There are about 60,000 drugs covered by the card and it will be accepted at places like CVS, Walgreens and even Walmart pharmacies.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Self Paced Online Computer Tutorials
You can find some self-paced online tutorials Word 2007, Excel 2007, Access 2007, and PowerPoint 2007 on the IT Department page on the Intranet https://hplnet.hpl.lib.tx.us/depts-it.html Then click on Windows 7 + Office 2007 from the choices on the left.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Sign In Database
If you wish to see when you signed in you can view the database at: http://tiny.cc/0f0os
You will need to sign in as hplnlstaff@gmail.com and the password is the staff password.
You will need to sign in as hplnlstaff@gmail.com and the password is the staff password.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Problems with Tutor.com
Craig Bertuglia sent this via email:
In the past week I had two separate telephone complaints routed to me about tutors not being available on Tutor.com. Here is the response I got from the company, in case you experience similar complaints:
The way our system works is to take the total number of sessions purchased by the library and spread them out (by the hour) across the full year. So, for hours when there is higher demand than session availability, the patrons may receive the “busy message.” This does not mean that all of the sessions for the year are used, but only for that one particular hour. The system then resets every hour, making more sessions available.
I suggest for patrons that have received the message that they search through the SkillsCenter Resource Library to see if they can find a helpful instructional video or information website to use. If they are still in need of assistance from a tutor, logging in at the beginning of each hour may help.
Sincerely,
Craig Bertuglia
Central Teen Room
In the past week I had two separate telephone complaints routed to me about tutors not being available on Tutor.com. Here is the response I got from the company, in case you experience similar complaints:
The way our system works is to take the total number of sessions purchased by the library and spread them out (by the hour) across the full year. So, for hours when there is higher demand than session availability, the patrons may receive the “busy message.” This does not mean that all of the sessions for the year are used, but only for that one particular hour. The system then resets every hour, making more sessions available.
I suggest for patrons that have received the message that they search through the SkillsCenter Resource Library to see if they can find a helpful instructional video or information website to use. If they are still in need of assistance from a tutor, logging in at the beginning of each hour may help.
Sincerely,
Craig Bertuglia
Central Teen Room
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Printers in the building
The Printers in the building are for work related printing only. Please do not print personal items.
The printer at the reference desk has a very short life for the cartridge and it is difficult to get replacement cartridges so this is very important.
The printer at the reference desk has a very short life for the cartridge and it is difficult to get replacement cartridges so this is very important.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
FLIP kits
The new FLIP(Family Literacy Involvement Program)kits have arrived with a brand new kiosk. The kits contain books and a related activity for children and parents to do together. The kits are not to be opened or used in the library as some contain glue/paint.
Important Points:
FLIP kits are like library books and may be checked out for two weeks at a time and may be renewed online
All kits returned by customers go to CMH to be "refurbished" via delivery.
If the book is missing from the kit when it is returned by a customer, then it is put on the patrons record and they must pay for it just like a regular library book.
Kits that come in delivery must have a "refurbished" note on it. This means that all of the other materials in the bag have been replenished.
Important Points:
FLIP kits are like library books and may be checked out for two weeks at a time and may be renewed online
All kits returned by customers go to CMH to be "refurbished" via delivery.
If the book is missing from the kit when it is returned by a customer, then it is put on the patrons record and they must pay for it just like a regular library book.
Kits that come in delivery must have a "refurbished" note on it. This means that all of the other materials in the bag have been replenished.
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