I apologize in advance. I feel like this is an information dump. I think I’ve talked to most of you about these things, but I wanted to send it out also in case I missed someone or wasn’t clear:
- Walk-in browsers will be asked if they have a library card at the door. If they do not, they will be asked to make a library card at one of the public services desks. They will need a photo ID and proof of address. We will be making cards for residents of Iowa…not just Johnston and rural Polk County.
- We will not be selling books from the book sale room during browsing. We do not have the Foundation cash register ready.
- We are not advertising this, but we are accepting donations during curbside and browsing hours. The Lions Club is coming to get books next week. Any donations should be placed with the others in the quarantine room. Please wash your hands after accepting donations.
- We will not be accepting fines or fees during browsing because we do not have the cash register out. People are able to borrow regardless of fines and fees. If they absolutely insist on paying…you cannot make change…you can put the money/check with a note on my desk and clear the fine on Polaris. Please do not accept credit card payments 🙂
- Please remember to backdate when you check in an extra day. If the tape says July 4th, backdate to July 3rd since some of that might be from overnight. Also, look for notes indicating that items are from Beaver Creek. If it is from Beaver Creek we will have a special date to use since Beaver Creek is not emptied every day.
- Please remember that we are now adding Open Access materials shipped through AEA in the database on the Intranet and packaging the materials. We are placing them in the TS Bin for AEA. They are on the summer schedule so use the letter routes, please.
- Finally, I will be out of the library starting Friday July 10 – 17. I will be available via phone, email, Slack…whatever. Feel free to reach out.
You guys are pretty amazing with all the changes. Thanks so much!