Time Off Request Clarification – I wanted to clarify the process for requesting time off. If you are experiencing an emergency – illness, death, etc., please just let your supervisor, Molly, and Peg (all three) know as soon as you can. Molly and Peg will handle finding subs in emergencies.
For planned absences appointments, trips, family events, recitals, etc. please use the time off feature on When to Work.
For planned absences on nights and weekends, please do your best to arrange swaps or subs with your co-workers using the trade board.
Please don’t hesitate to ask Molly or Peg if you have any questions.
Building Updates
Des Moines Pest Control identified the source of the mice in the building. We have repaired the crack in the door. Please let Molly know if see more furry visitors.
This month the library had fire alarms, sprinklers, boilers, and the Large Meeting Room partition wall serviced. Everything passed inspection. There were four sprinkler covers that will be replaced this summer or fall.
One set of benches was recovered in the Commons this month. It is looking much better. We plan to get the library furniture on a repair and maintenance schedule.
Library Services Reminder
Polk County contracts with JPL and other Polk County Libraries to provide library services for the residents of rural Polk County. These residents do not live within the city limits of a municipality in Polk County – even though they will have a city listed in their address. Residents of rural polk county are able to access Bridges, Kanopy, and Adventure Passes.
Library Numbers
832 items were checked out from displays in June and July.
On average 623 items were checked in daily since June.