Tracking the Waiting List

For the month of June, we are going to track the waiting list for the computers. I have noticed that our waiting list is longer each day. To help justify adding computers to IT, Becky suggested tracking how long the waiting list is throughout a month. I have created a form and it is at the Reference Desk. Please try to make a note each hour how many people are waiting for the computer.

Thanks!

Weeding with CREW Manual

Here is the link for the new CREW Manual on the Texas State Library's page http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/pubs/crew/. The CREW Manual is used to help weed books based on Dewey Decimal category. Take a look at it when you have time.

TexasLawHelp.org

You can print Do-It-Yourself law forms at http://www.texaslawhelp.org/TX/index.cfm including divorce forms. The courts are referring people there already. Try to take a look at it so that you can assist people.

Summer Reading

The SRP signups started May 1st, but the actual program/logging of books or hours read begins JUNE 1st. Patrons need to sign their kids up online. If they had signed up last year and forgotten their password, we can reset it. There are links to training for and information on using the SRP software on the Juvenille Services Wiki http://10.34.145.39/twiki/bin/view/HPL/SummerReadingProgram. Try to look at the software before June 1st. You may also be asked by patrons with help in signing up for the SRP.

You can find the links on Inside HPL Reference and Circulation Links there are links, both Staff and Public in the lower left hand gray box labeled SRP Reader Online Access. It is also on the regular website under SRP and register. Both Sydney and Michelle received training on the program so check with them if you have problems.

Monthly Reports

I created a template for monthly reports so that I can get all the info I need for the monthly report. http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dcztj3jt_48hpnrxsd2&hl=en

We'll see if that will make it easier for all of us. You can create a copy of it and then save with month and name.

May Calendar

The May Calendar is posted under schedules. Let me know if you have any corrections or questions.

Laurie

Tax season is over!

We are all celebrating that tax season is over! Leonore plans to keep the tax forms out until the end of April and then will recycle them.

I just added up the count for tax aide by our wonderful volunteers from AARP. They helped 956 people this year!