FIXED: Overdrive issue with IE9

The following was an issue, but it has been fixed: 
Overdrive apparently made changes to their website recently that have made it impossible for customers to check out items if they are using Internet Explorer 9.  If you encounter customers with this problem, please ask them to use IE8, Google Chrome, or Firefox.  Overdrive is working on the problem but it may take a few days to correct.

Judith Hiott

  

Judith Hiott, Chief

Houston Area Library Automated Network

500 McKinney

Houston, TX  77002

832-393-1476

May 2012 Collier Computer Classes

May 5th: Digital Technology Basics (This course explains the various characteristics of new digital technologies. It explores how computers and technology are generating new career opportunities and changing the world in which we live.)
May 12th: Digital Audio (This course explains the various characteristics of digital audio. It describes the concepts of recording, copying, and converting digital audio. It also explores the features of advanced speech technologies.)
May 19th: MS Word 2007
May 26th: MS Access 2007

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***

Three documents were attached to this message: (select link to be taken to online copy of document)

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