Handling non-HPL items returned to us

Hello all.

In order to ensure that all returned ILL items are properly checked in and returned to the right institutions, please send all non-HPL items you receive through your book drop and/or at the return desk to HPL’s ILL Department.  The ILL staff members will make sure that any items acquired through their system are properly checked in on Navigator and returned to the owning institutions.  Items they determine were not borrowed through them will be forwarded to Circulation Administration for return to the owning institution.  This includes Harris County Public Library items returned to your location.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Circulation Administration or HPL ILL. 

Thanks.

Fred Schumacher

Overdrive for Kindle

Courtesy of Sandy Farmer, we have a video demonstrating the use of Overdrive ebooks with a Kindle.

New ILL

Please be aware that the barcodes on ILL items are temporary and require a "b" for correct entry. For example, if the barcode is 12345678, type b and scan the barcode or type b12345678.

Thanks,
Erin

Periodicals Update

Hi.

As you know, this year, we are doing periodical adds and drops.  In conjunction with this, it seems useful to remind you of circulating do’s and don’ts.  The attached documents touch on what periodicals may or may not be circulated, FAQ’s regarding circulation of periodicals, and actual procedures for doing so.  Should you have questions regarding the FAQ’s or procedures, please contact Pat Ogea (31608) or Shirley Mattox (31610).  I will be happy to respond to any questions regarding what can and can’t be circulated.  Thanks.

Lin Swalley

Coordinator of Collection Development

Houston Public Library

*** Please Note***

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CIRCULATING PERIODICALS 8/2011
Circulating Periodicals FAQs

CHECKING IN CIRCULATING MAGAZINES USING MIL-SER

Smart Money - End of Day Procedures

Hello,

Financial Services has decided that they DO want 2 envelopes (one for booksale/earphones, one for everything else). Please click here for deposit procedures.

Thanks,

Erin

How to adjust sound on public PC's

2011 Water Conservation

Please see Greg Simpson's email below. The attachment he refers to can be found here. - Erin

Good afternoon, all-

Mayor Parker and Dan Krueger, the director of the Public Works Department, have asked us to distribute information sheets regarding the recently enacted Stage Two of the Water Conservation Plan.

The Print Shop is currently printing copies of the information sheet for distribution to our customers. Each location should see the first of these packets tomorrow. Please display them prominently for your customers when you receive them.

In the meantime, please print the attached and post in your public area.

Thanks. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Greg

Greg Simpson, Assistant Director

Communications Division

Houston Public Library

(O) 832-393-1333

(C) 713-851-8390

Please note my new email address: greg.simpson@houstontx.gov

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