We are not able at this time to print multiple copies of the month's computer class schedules. Copies are posted on the bulletin board near the copiers, at the crculation desk,and there are two copies at the reference desk for customers to view.
I have printed out some copies of Collier's classes this month, and put them at the reference desk.
Suzanne
Friday, April 29, 2011
Summer Reading Registration
The following comes from Sandy Farmer-
"Registration for Summer Reading begins May 1st which is this Sunday. The password remains the usual staff password and you must now enter a User Name which will be Staff.
Please remember that children ages birth to 18 may register for the program. They will not be able to log their books until June 1st and you will not see a log for them until June 1st.
Two new features are available for our customers this year.
One is a mobile site that works well on smart phones. If the customer accesses the site through their phone or other mobile device they will get the mobile site automatically.
The reviews may have a link to Novelist giving a customer reading the review who wants more information and easy way to access it. I am working on making this work now. I may succeed…. Eventually. To that end I have added an ISBN field to the log. Customers do not have to fill this in at all but if they do it should make some things a lot easier for Craig Bertuglia who clears all of the reviews."
Suzanne
"Registration for Summer Reading begins May 1st which is this Sunday. The password remains the usual staff password and you must now enter a User Name which will be Staff.
Please remember that children ages birth to 18 may register for the program. They will not be able to log their books until June 1st and you will not see a log for them until June 1st.
Two new features are available for our customers this year.
One is a mobile site that works well on smart phones. If the customer accesses the site through their phone or other mobile device they will get the mobile site automatically.
The reviews may have a link to Novelist giving a customer reading the review who wants more information and easy way to access it. I am working on making this work now. I may succeed…. Eventually. To that end I have added an ISBN field to the log. Customers do not have to fill this in at all but if they do it should make some things a lot easier for Craig Bertuglia who clears all of the reviews."
Suzanne
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Warning from Mike VanCampen
The following was just sent to managers. He has been here.
Recently, it has come to light that one customer has booked at least four meeting rooms at different locations where thefts of equipment were discovered shortly after the customer used the rooms. Here are the details. The name given by the customer is Calvin Cook. The group name used is “DeVry Study Group” or simply “Study Group”. Mr. Cook is a clean shaven, African American male in his early 20s. In the event that this individual comes in to your facility, please do not allow him to use a meeting room or any private space in your facility and contact any available team leader immediately.
Suzanne
Recently, it has come to light that one customer has booked at least four meeting rooms at different locations where thefts of equipment were discovered shortly after the customer used the rooms. Here are the details. The name given by the customer is Calvin Cook. The group name used is “DeVry Study Group” or simply “Study Group”. Mr. Cook is a clean shaven, African American male in his early 20s. In the event that this individual comes in to your facility, please do not allow him to use a meeting room or any private space in your facility and contact any available team leader immediately.
Suzanne
Monday, April 25, 2011
Trespass Warnings
I have printed out some copies of the library's "Notice of Trespass Warning" and put them in the drawer behind the desk below the drawer for Interlibrary Loans. These forms are used when someone is banned from the library. Hopefully they will not be needed.
Suzanne
Suzanne
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
NL Computer Classes
Just a reminder- the current month's computer class schedules for Central and Neighborhood Libraries can be found on the HPL website under "Services-Computer Classes"
Suzanne
Suzanne
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Meeting Room
Hey folks,
I just discovered that someone has booked the meeting room already in May and June. Please stop!
I am only booking current month plus two months--so only through the end of April. We have no idea about possible hour changes and we are still waiting for final SRP schedules for summer so please don't book so far in advance.
LC
I just discovered that someone has booked the meeting room already in May and June. Please stop!
I am only booking current month plus two months--so only through the end of April. We have no idea about possible hour changes and we are still waiting for final SRP schedules for summer so please don't book so far in advance.
LC
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Visually Impaired Computer
IT has returned the visually impaired computer and the SARA.
I spoke with Heidi Miller who works with the Access Center at Central. She said that she always asks someone who wants to use the assistive equipment what software they are familiar with before she lets them use the computers. If they are familiar with JAWS (the software that reads the screen to them), then she shows them the computer and lets them use it. If they have never used it before, she is not certified to train them on it and they will have a very hard time using it.
There are two places in Houston that train folks to use JAWS and other assistive technologies.
The Lighthouse of Houston is located near Marston at 3602 West Dallas Street Houston, TX 77019-1704 (713) 527-9561
Houston Center for Independent Living is located at 6201 Bonhomme Rd # 150S Houston, TX 77036-4433
(713) 974-4621
Both places offer training on assistive technologies including JAWS.
We also have a laptop with Dragon Naturally Speaking on it but a customer would have to book the meeting room to be able to access the computer and not disturb the entire library.
I spoke with Heidi Miller who works with the Access Center at Central. She said that she always asks someone who wants to use the assistive equipment what software they are familiar with before she lets them use the computers. If they are familiar with JAWS (the software that reads the screen to them), then she shows them the computer and lets them use it. If they have never used it before, she is not certified to train them on it and they will have a very hard time using it.
There are two places in Houston that train folks to use JAWS and other assistive technologies.
The Lighthouse of Houston is located near Marston at 3602 West Dallas Street Houston, TX 77019-1704 (713) 527-9561
Houston Center for Independent Living is located at 6201 Bonhomme Rd # 150S Houston, TX 77036-4433
(713) 974-4621
Both places offer training on assistive technologies including JAWS.
We also have a laptop with Dragon Naturally Speaking on it but a customer would have to book the meeting room to be able to access the computer and not disturb the entire library.
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