COURTESY "HOLDS" - patron will return later with Card

OK....so here's a procedure for assisting with HOLDS for patrons without cards.

Instead of putting on the shelf with Name and Sticky Try This:

Call up the Patron Record - Go to Hold - Add a Hold
Use the barcode of the item - Hold Selected Item - Place the Hold.

Then Trip the HOLD: Check in the item - Fulfill Hold (no slip)
Place a piece of paper in the item with a date 6 days in the future.

This changes the status of the item to "on holdshelf" and provides the patron with an email reminder that they have items awaiting them at the Library.

--Sarah

Holds Pickup: Please read!

When checking out items on the Holdshelf, be sure to Clear/Satisfy the Existing Hold.

Occassionally a patron may authorize another individual to check-out their Hold.

In this case, satisfy (do not Override) the Existing HOLD for the Original patron.

(Otherwise the HOLD goes back to the original patron when returned.)
Thanks,

Sarah

TAX FORMS

Hi there,

1096 forms are on their way....they should be here by the 2nd week of February. Additional 1099 forms are also being sent.
--Sarah

Pay Online with Credit Card

Don't forget....
Patrons can pay fines online with a credit card.....to pay online, go to:
"My Account" in the Library Catalog and follow the on-screen instructions.

--Sarah

Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)

NEW YEAR = NEW WARMTH FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

DENVER – January 2009 – Nothing is more comforting than a warm house during the cold winter months. However, comfort is not the only reason to keep your home warm in the New Year. A poorly heated house can be extremely harmful to the well being of children and senior citizens, those most vulnerable to health problems caused by cold temperatures.

Children and senior citizens lose body heat more easily than adults and are more likely to have preexisting conditions that are aggravated by cold. Children and seniors also tend to have low defenses, leaving them more susceptible to colds, the flu and pneumonia. The Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) can help prevent these issues by assisting families with their expensive heating bills through the cold winter months.

“While some adults may be able to withstand colder temperatures in the home, children and the elderly may not be as strong or healthy,” said LEAP director Todd Jorgensen. “This is why it so important to keep a house warm. LEAP can help families cover heating costs, making sure that the home is safe for all of its inhabitants.”

LEAP pays the highest benefits to those with the highest heating bills and lowest incomes by family size. Applicant income cannot exceed 185 percent of the federal poverty index, which equals a maximum income of $3,184 per month before taxes for a household of four people. The anticipated average LEAP benefit for 2007-2008 is approximately $316 per family.

LEAP applicants must provide a copy of valid identification and a completed affidavit indicating that they are lawfully present in the United States with their applications to the program. Applicants must also be responsible for paying heating costs, either to a utility company, or to a landlord as part of rent. Currently, El Paso, Arapahoe, Adams, Pueblo, and Jefferson County are the LEAP offices receiving the largest amount of applications this year.

While LEAP provides assistance paying for heating bills, there are additional ways to keep yourself and your family warm and safe. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) offers the following tips you should know to prevent cold-related health and safety problems:
• If you plan to use a wood stove, fireplace, or space heater, be extremely careful. Install a smoke detector and a battery-operated carbon monoxide detector near the area to be heated. Test them monthly, and replace batteries twice yearly.
• If you don’t need extra ventilation, keep as much heat as possible inside your home. Avoid unnecessary opening of doors or windows. Close off unneeded rooms, stuff towels or rags in cracks under doors, and close draperies or cover windows with blankets at night.
• Eating well-balanced meals will help you stay warmer. Do not drink alcoholic or caffeinated beverages—they cause your body to lose heat more rapidly. Instead, drink warm, sweet beverages or broth to help maintain your body temperature.
• Extreme cold can cause water pipes in your home to freeze and sometimes rupture. When very cold temperatures are expected:
* Leave all water taps slightly open so they drip continuously.
* Keep the indoor temperature warm.
* Improve the circulation of heated air near pipes. For
example, open kitchen cabinet doors beneath the kitchen sink.

Applications for LEAP are accepted anytime between November 1 and April 30 of each year. For more information about LEAP, please call 1-866-HEAT-HELP (1-866-432-8435) or visit www.cdhs.state.co.us/leap/index.htm to view the most current program application requirements

Wireless Internet: Wilkinson Public Library - WIFI

Joe has installed new Ports to provide Wireless Internet.

It is called: Wilkinson Public Library - WiFi

Just one connection....no more looking for 'signal strength' based on the router #.

Very easy!

--Sarah

Tax Time!

Hi there,

Its tax time. There are 1099 forms in the file cabinet in the office.
Also, use the IRS website for tax information!
http://www.irs.gov/individuals/index.html

here's a link from the IRS...
Issue Number: TT-2009-05
Inside This Issue

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Choose the Tax Form that Best Fits Your Needs

When you file your 2008 individual tax return, you will use one of three IRS tax forms. Be sure to use the simplest form you can, which will help you avoid costly errors or processing delays so you won’t have to wait to receive your refund. Each of these forms can be filed electronically, which speeds up the processing of your return.

Use the 1040EZ if:

Your taxable income is below $100,000
Your filing status is Single or Married Filing Jointly
You (and spouse) are under age 65 and not blind
You are not claiming any dependents
Your interest income is $1,500 or less
Use the 1040A if:

Your taxable income is below $100,000
You have capital gain distributions
You claim certain tax credits
You claim deductions for IRA contributions, student loan interest, educator expenses or higher education tuition and fees
If you cannot use the 1040EZ or the 1040A, you’ll probably need to file using the 1040. You must use the 1040 if:

Your taxable income is $100,000 or more
You claim itemized deductions
You are reporting self-employment income
You are reporting income from sale of property
When preparing your return, be sure to carefully check the instructions for the appropriate form. All IRS forms and instructions can be found on our Web site, IRS.gov.


Links:

Form 1040EZ, Individual Income Tax Return (PDF 105K )
Form 1040A, Individual Income Tax Return (PDF 138K)
Form 1040, Individual Income Tax Return (PDF 181K)
Publication 17, Your Federal Income Tax
Publication 17, Your Federal Income Tax (PDF 2.3MB)
1040 Central
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Sarah