Volunteers
Molly will now be coordinating assignments for new volunteers. Please place volunteer applications in her basket and direct inquiries to her.
Angry and Alarmed: Embracing the Concerned Parent
Webinar opportunity open to all staff:
Wednesday, 8/19, 1pm in the Archive Room
Being confronted with a complaint is never an easy situation. You want to provide great books and a positive user experience. And you value the opinions of your patrons, especially parents. Parents are your bread and butter. They check out laundry baskets of children’s books, attend your programs, donate supplies, and pay fines. Many times you are right there with them as they watch their children grow from toddlers to teens. You’ve seen toddlers chewing on books, preschoolers sounding out their first words, readers curled up with chapter books, and teens browsing the stacks with their friends. Many of your interactions are going to be positive but if you do encounter concerned parents who are angry or alarmed with a topic, this webinar can help.
Acclaimed writers, educators, and librarians, Pat Scales and James LaRue will talk about those difficult conversations with parents who are concerned, upset, and trying to protect their children. They will share insights to guide the response from defensive to embracing, empathetic, and educational.
Staff Picks!
Hello Everyone!
It’s time for staff picks! Please use this link to enter a book that you have read, looked at, thought about reading or looks interesting to you.
http://catalog.johnstonlibrary.com/staff/staff_picks.php
If you email me after you submit your pick, I’ll put a sweet treat in your mailbox the next time I’m in!
Thanks everyone for partcipating!
Erin
Ceiling Leak near restrooms
We have a small leak in the ceilling near the restrooms. I have filed a repair claim with the roof warranty company.
Update: Fax/Public Phones Are Working Again
We are not able to send/receive faxes, and the public cordless phones are not working. They all share a phone line, and it doesn’t have a dial tone. I have reported the problem to Molly and Eric.
Update: We have a dial tone again, so faxes and the public cordless phones are once again available to use.
Wasp Nest by patio
Des Moines Pest Control will be out this weekend or later today to take care of the wasp nest by the patio.
Timesheets due
Good morning,
Please turn in your timesheet today, Wednesday, August 5th.
Thank you,
Missy
Office and Processing Supplies
I have asked Sheryl to go through the processing and office supplies in the workroom. If you can’t find something while we’re sorting, please ask either Sheryl or me.
Once we have everything re-organized, we’ll give you a guided tour.
Lost front door keys
The keys to the front doors are missing. We have searched thoroughly here at the library. Would you please check your bags, pockets, etc. at home. Thanks.
New Sousa setup in the Large Meeting Room
People from Civic Music or the New Sousa Band may be stopping by the library between now and Sunday to drop off items for the New Sousa concert. Please let them into the Large Meeting Room to drop off their stuff, then lock all meeting room doors when they are done.
The staff entrance to the meeting room can remain locked for cleaning until Sunday night.
Thanks!
Art in the Barn
We’re beginning to promote Art In the Barn 2015. Questions from artists or ticket purchasers cans be directed to Eric.
Adult Summer Reading Prizes
Adult Summer Reading prizes have been drawn and winners have been notified. Adult winners should come to the Reference Desk to receive their prize.
Staff Meeting Minutes
Minutes from last Thursday’s staff meeting are now available via the directory linked below…
Cameras
The library’s two digital cameras have been moved to the cabinet by the staff mailboxes that houses our projectors, laptops, and other technology. As with the other technology there, please use the whiteboard inside the cabinet to indicate that a camera has been removed and is being used.
Q102 Block Party in Johnston Commons
The radio station Q102 is hosting a “block party” on the Johnston Commons Wednesday afternoon. Details linked below.
Painting
Sometime this week painters will start repainting the south wall of the art gallery.
Balls, Rollerblades, etc.
Patrons who bring balls, rollerblades, or other outdoor toys and objects into the library can now place their objects in a bin inbetween the automatic doors rather than leave them at the checkout desk.
Staff Meeting Reminder
Our staff meeting will be held tomorrow 8am-9am.
Timesheets due
Good morning,
Please turn in your timesheet today, Wednesday, July 22.
Thank you,
Missy
New Public Services Librarian
I’m pleased to announce that Beth Stevens has accepted the Public Services Librarian position. Beth has revitalized the library’s adult programs, maintained a very well attended book discussion group, and–through monthly articles in Johnston Living, authoring of library press releases, design of the JPL logo and countless posters and fliers–become the library’s one-person communications and marketing department. She’s looking forward to new responsibilities and opportunities in this new role which she’ll begin Monday, July 27th.