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

Thank you!

Dear Collier Staff,

It has been my pleasure and privilege to work with you these four months. I'm sorry it couldn't be longer.

You're a great team and I know good things lie ahead for all of you.

Laurie takes over as manager on Monday. I know you'll all be welcoming and helpful to her.

I'll be in a bit over the next few weeks. Please come visit me at Stella Link!

All the best,
John

Employee Recognition

All,

As you know, Employee Recognition is this Thursday, June 19th, at the Southwest Multi-Service Center, 6400 High Star. We will be opening at 12 noon that day. This is the first time in HPL's 104-year history that we will be delaying opening so that staff members may attend a recognition event. Many of our colleagues (including our own Melody!) have worked very hard to make this event a success. Several of our folks are being recognized. Please attend if at all possible.

Thanks,

John and Laurie