We thought we'd try making the this blog the homepage for the Ref Desk computer. The Staff Calender is still easily accessible from the top right of the links toolbar.
If this gets annoying, we can always change it back.
Monday, December 31, 2007
Meeting Room Nitty-Gritty
I recently found myself a little fuzzy on the process for reserving the program room. What with Jenine on vacation and all, I felt a little uncertain that I was clear on all the steps in the process.
I am posting a copy of email correspondence between Jenine and myself because I was thinking that perhaps others would also appreciate a refresher on how the room reservation system works.
From: Reference Assistance [mailto:askus@telluridelibrary.org]
Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2007 11:06 AM
To: jdurland@telluridelibrary.org
Subject: program room reservation question
Hey Jenine,
I was just helping someone with room reservations and had a couple of questions.
I have reserved the Program Room for someone on two dates. Will they be sent a confirmation automatically? This event is a public forum on the Galloping Goose and it is a nonprofit. Is the deposit waived in this case?
Just wondering so I know I'm giving the right info...
Sarah (Lawton)
____________________________________________________________________________________
Hey Sarah,
The software program we use does not have a confirmation option (YET). What you CAN do is go to the meeting room schedule on our website and see if the reservation is there. if I haven’t approved it yet, it will say “pending”.
As for the deposit, the non-profit thing really makes no difference. Technically, the room may only be used by non-profits anyways, though Barb’s reworking that one for the coming year. But what you can tell people is that the deposit is only kept on file, meaning we don’t actually deposit the money unless damage is done to the room (which I’ve never, yet, had to do). That usually puts people at ease.
Hope that gives you a better picture of Program Room nitty gritty.
J9
I am posting a copy of email correspondence between Jenine and myself because I was thinking that perhaps others would also appreciate a refresher on how the room reservation system works.
From: Reference Assistance [mailto:askus@telluridelibrary.org]
Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2007 11:06 AM
To: jdurland@telluridelibrary.org
Subject: program room reservation question
Hey Jenine,
I was just helping someone with room reservations and had a couple of questions.
I have reserved the Program Room for someone on two dates. Will they be sent a confirmation automatically? This event is a public forum on the Galloping Goose and it is a nonprofit. Is the deposit waived in this case?
Just wondering so I know I'm giving the right info...
Sarah (Lawton)
____________________________________________________________________________________
Hey Sarah,
The software program we use does not have a confirmation option (YET). What you CAN do is go to the meeting room schedule on our website and see if the reservation is there. if I haven’t approved it yet, it will say “pending”.
As for the deposit, the non-profit thing really makes no difference. Technically, the room may only be used by non-profits anyways, though Barb’s reworking that one for the coming year. But what you can tell people is that the deposit is only kept on file, meaning we don’t actually deposit the money unless damage is done to the room (which I’ve never, yet, had to do). That usually puts people at ease.
Hope that gives you a better picture of Program Room nitty gritty.
J9
New ILL Work Zone!!!
Sarah Landeryou and Sarah Lawton did some end of the year housekeeping. We've set up a new, fully-functional ILL work space on the counter next to the Ref Staff printer. No more walking back and forth to Joe's lair for ILL materials! No more disappearing from sight as you try to find paperwork for an inquiring patron.
There is a box for new requests that have not been processed. This will be helpful for subs to know where they can stick those blue or pink forms.
Also, Joe has created a remote link to the ILL computer from the Ref Desk computer. This will make it a lot easier to keep on top of email addressed to ILL.
Out with the old...:)
sl2
There is a box for new requests that have not been processed. This will be helpful for subs to know where they can stick those blue or pink forms.
Also, Joe has created a remote link to the ILL computer from the Ref Desk computer. This will make it a lot easier to keep on top of email addressed to ILL.
Out with the old...:)
sl2
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Access to Town of Telluride Gov Docs & Land Management Plan
If you are looking for Town of Telluride ordinances or public documents, there is a database available through the Town website (www.town.telluride.co.us). It's called the Public Archive and the login/password are both "public."
In a similar vein, the Draft Environmental Impact Statement and Draft Land Management Plan for San Juan Public Lands is available for public viewing. The CD and information are with the DOCS for Public Viewing behind the Ref Desk. There is a 90-day public comment period (it started Dec. 14). This plan presents a vision for future use of our public lands and we should be ready to assist patrons who are interested in viewing the document.
sl2
In a similar vein, the Draft Environmental Impact Statement and Draft Land Management Plan for San Juan Public Lands is available for public viewing. The CD and information are with the DOCS for Public Viewing behind the Ref Desk. There is a 90-day public comment period (it started Dec. 14). This plan presents a vision for future use of our public lands and we should be ready to assist patrons who are interested in viewing the document.
sl2
Rosetta Stone Has Arrived!
The Language Station is ready to go! We just spotted our first eager language-learner hard at work on Rosetta Stone.
Please take some time to acquaint yourself with this neat new program. It is also installed on the PC Res computer (although not fully functional as there is no microphone).
We're hoping to have an official celebratory launch in conjunction with the King's Day celebration that Youth Services is planning for Monday, January 7.
The Language Station and the Spanish Computer are also equipped with direct desktop links to the new Press Display database of international newspapers. If you haven't seen this, check it out! You can read full publications from around the world.
The URL for the database is:
http://library.pressdisplay.com
Happy Travels, or should I say Bon Viaggio...
sl2
Please take some time to acquaint yourself with this neat new program. It is also installed on the PC Res computer (although not fully functional as there is no microphone).
We're hoping to have an official celebratory launch in conjunction with the King's Day celebration that Youth Services is planning for Monday, January 7.
The Language Station and the Spanish Computer are also equipped with direct desktop links to the new Press Display database of international newspapers. If you haven't seen this, check it out! You can read full publications from around the world.
The URL for the database is:
http://library.pressdisplay.com
Happy Travels, or should I say Bon Viaggio...
sl2
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