SOFTWARE - What is available and where...

This from Joe - an easy way to see what software is on which machine....organized by software program:

Open up the Staff Calendar intranet page…
Click on the link on the right called “Computer Logins”
Once you are on the “Logins” page, you will see a software link… click it.

This page shows all current software on the PC’s (Macintosh auditing is coming, or at least, so I’m told from Kaseya…)
As a workaround, generally for Macintosh, all important programs will be on the bottom of the screen, you know, the “programs bar” aka “the dock”.

Let's work with Joe to update the lists for the Macs.

Thanks,

Sarah

Intercambios Continues

The Intercambios Spanish/English discussion group is starting up again.
Folks will be meeting in the Telluride Room every Thursday between 4-5:30.
It's casual and people are encouraged to drop in.
The new ESL coordinator, Don, and Benito will be heading up the facilitation.
Please come and check it out!

Readalike Fun!

I stumbled on this site and it's a pretty nice resource.

The Portsmouth Public Library has created readalike lists for a number of popular titles.

Check it out!

http://www.cityofportsmouth.com/library/books-rc-read.htm

CHESS

The Chess game has been relocated to the area nearest the REF computers. We've had some enthusiastic players who were a bit too chatty near for our patrons who were studying in the carrels. This relocation of the chess game should work well.

Sarah

MICROPHONE

There are two Microphones that can be used with the Rosetta Stone language workstation. They are on the shelves with the other computer type stuff (card reader, etc.)
Let's provide these as needed.
Thanks,
Sarah

International fax

Patrons needing to send International Faxes can do so at the
he Mail Boxes etc. store in Telluride (behind the car rental place).

--Sarah

Welcome to New Sub Martha Lenihan!

You'll see a new face training behind the Ref Desk this week.
Stop by to introduce yourselves to WPL's newest Ref Sub.

Hi Speed Scanning to Email

Our color copier and printer, the Ricoh Aficio 2500, offers an extremely easy way for patrons to scan and email documents. Because it has a built in document feeder, its particularly useful when patrons want to scan multiple pages. Using the feature is actually quite simple, just follow these few steps:

1. Start by pressing the rectangular button to the left of the display screen labeled "Scanner."
2. On the display screen find the button labeled "Manual Entry" and press this. The display switches to "qwerty" style keyboard. Note the @ symbol is in the lower right corner.
3. Enter the email address, and then press the "OK" button at the top of the screen. The display will now switch back to the Scanner display.
4. If you have a batch of documents, load them into the document feeder and press Start.
5. Or if you have just a few odd shaped documents, place them on the glass and hit Start for each document. Press the "#" button located to the right of the display screen after all documents have been scanned.
6. That's it! You might expect to get a message saying "Your Email has been sent," but this isn't the way it works. The email is sent as soon as you hit the Start button.
7. Play around with some of the other features. You can specify a subject, add a few lines of text, even change who the email is coming from, since by default the email will appear as being sent by the Ricoh 2500. So for example you can set the sender to be patron@gmail.com or some such email account.
8. For more information, see\\Gateway\staff-2\XTRAS\Copier, Printer, Fax User Manuals\AFICIO Copier Printer Scanner.

Andy

Math Website

Thought I'd pass along this link. It's a free tool for homework help on a variety of math subjects.
http://hotmath.com/
Sarah L2

Drawers at desk

Take the key and lock the top drawer if you know you'll be away from the Information Desk for an extended period of time!

Thanks,

Sarah

SPANISH CLASSES FROM UCSM

In case someone is interested in learning Spanish:

We at the University Centers of the San Miguel are delighted to announce that we will be presenting two Spanish classes this Spring.

Spanish 1A, for rank beginners studying Spanish, will run for 8 Tuesday nights from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, from Tuesday, April 29 through Tuesday, June 17.

Spanish 1AX, a beginner refresher Spanish class, will run for 8 Wednesday nights from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, from Wednesday, April 30 through Wednesday, June 18. This class is for people who have had at least some introduction or exposure to Spanish.

Registration forms for both classes are attached. Please fax the registration form back to me at 970 497 4377 and follow up with a check. Or you may drop off your registration form and check at our office. If you plan to pay with a credit card, please call me first to make arrangements since we are on limited hours during the off season. Thanks, and Hasta la Vista!

Chris Harrison
Program Coordinator/Registrar
UNIVERSITY CENTERS OF THE SAN MIGUEL
224 E Colorado Ave., PO Box 1621, Telluride, CO 81435
970 369 5255
ucsm@telluridecolorado.net; www.ucsanmiguel.org

Nonprofit Networking a Success!

We had 35 attendees at our Nonprofit Networking Session last Friday. They heard about trends in the nonprofit world from the Telluride Foundation and then received a run-down on the resources we provide to nonprofits. There was much excitement about the Foundation Directory, the Colorado Grants Guide, Atomic Learning, and our research databases.

Any ideas for future networking sessions? Especially where we can partner with other organizations?

Summer Reading

Jenine, Faith and I are working to develop a library-sponsored Book Discussion Group. We'll kick things off in May with a literary salon (tea, dessert, books, book club members, people interested in books) and continue throughout the summer as we read through the works of several WITS authors. I'll stick a sign-up sheet behind the reference desk for people who may be interested in literary events or joining a book club.

This adult summer reading program is not to be confused with the YS summer reading program which will feature a family book club program focused on The Tomboy Bride.

Let me know if you're interested in assisting in this...

Sarah (Lawton)

Spanish/English Discussion Group

Just wanted to let everyone know that the Intercambios Spanish/English discussion group will continue meeting on an informal basis on Thursdays (4-5:30) in the Telluride Room.

Spread the word...

Sarah

Citizenship/Immigration Info

I've had a couple of patrons approach the desk looking for information on citizenship and immigration. I directed one of the patrons to Benito (there was a serious language barrier and I called Benito asking if he could assist) and the other I was able to match with information from the USCIS website. There are links to forms, publications and practice tests for folks preparing for naturalization exams. Check it out:
www.uscis.gov

Also, I printed out Spanish and English versions of the USCIS publication Welcome to the United States: A Guide for New Immigrants. I will place the English-language version in the general Reference section and the Spanish-language in SP. They'll be in the catalog for easy reference. Black and white copies can be printed for patrons at the USCIS website.

We placed an order for a Citizenship Toolkit that should also help with this sort of query.

Thanks, Sarah

Computer logins

Reminder from Joe on Computer Logins:

Hello Ref and YS People,

I updated the staff calendar link – Computer Logins

Now that we close to done with revamping machines upstairs, I thought some accuracy might be in order.

Take a look: \\gateway\intranet\NewStaffCalendar\computerLogin.htm

Questions? I got your back J

P.S. Remember – all of the machines (except for the creation station) should automatically login upon restart… when in doubt, you can always restart the machine… 9 times out of 10 this fixes most problems!

LOST FLASH DRIVE

HI,
If anyone returns a gray flash drive with the name Jen on it, please call her at:
714-225-7668.
She is willing to provide a reward.

Thanks