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Following the recent guidance from the CDC on mask wearing by vaccinated individuals, the mayor rescinded the city’s mask mandate at last night’s city council meeting. Going forward, city buildings, including the library, will encourage but not require mask wearing. Staff will continue to wear masks and we will continue to make disposable masks available for patrons at the entryway but staff should not mention mask-wearing to those who enter without one.

It is sad to announce, but Lydia has resigned and Wednesday, May 19th will be her last day. Please join me in wishing her all the best.

That’s right, tonight at 7 PM.  Link to purchase tickets:

https://dmsymphony.secure.force.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F1S00000IJUtlUAH

If you aren’t able to watch it tonight, you will have 30 days after to view it!

This is my last performance until early July!

The count on the counter that we’re using on the iPod at the bouncer station is now being displayed on the library’s homepage. Please be sure to set it to zero at close.

Hi All,

Here is the link to the Circ Staff Meeting from Friday. Please send me an email or text if you have questions.

I started the recording early so I wouldn’t forget. You can skip to 6:45 – that is when we actually begin the meeting.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1psbNtkFQ18uA8UNDFo5CjOIbqH0jnpJq/view?usp=sharing

Virtual concert is only three days from now, please purchase your concert access soon!  Probably one of the only times you will be able to see me via the web!

Each year as part of my annual evaluation, the library board sends all staff a survey. It’s anonymous and I never see any of the written responses. The board would like responses by Monday, May 17th. The survey is linked below.

https://forms.gle/Y7oND2BcQWhGnjV28

The State Library has added a number of new titles to the Bridges magazine collection including several in other languages. Bridges magazines are always available–i.e. no holds lists–and don’t count against patrons’ checkout limits. Checkout the Bridges magazine collection via the link below.

https://bridges.overdrive.com/bridges-johnston/magazines/collection/217420

The library will continue to circulate the current issue of magazines.

We are going to hold a virtual Circ Staff Meeting at 1 pm on Friday, May 7th to go over the next phase of reopening starting May 10th. I’d love to have you join me virtually. If you cannot watch at 1 p.m, I ‘ll record the meeting for you to watch at a time that works for your schedule. I’ll add you to When to Work for one hour.

Thanks!

Johnston Public Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Circ Meeting
Time: May 7, 2021 01:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

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If you haven’t purchased your online access for my virtual symphony concert on May 13, please do so ASAP.  We are playing works by Mozart, Martines, Gluck, Grieg, Faure, and Still.  Here are links with concert information as well as info about purchasing access:

https://www.dmsymphony.org/concerts-events/fantaisie-en-francais/

https://dmsymphony.secure.force.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F1S00000IJUtlUAH

With our re-opening next week, Hot Picks have been returned to their default status — they are not holdable, have a 2 week/1 week checkout, and are not renewable.

Molly has ordered several new items for the collection. Some of these new items went out with the “regular” collection values, but as patrons return them, the items will no longer fill holds requests.

Lori Elrick is our main contact for questions related to book club sets. When patrons (or other libraries) call with questions, please transfer the calls to x619. Lori works Monday-Friday 12-5, so you may want to inform the caller at other times to leave a voicemail. You can also transfer them to x716 if it’s a book club emergency!

The Johnston Arts Council is hosting an outdoor art walk this summer at Terra Park. The library is the pick-up and drop off site for the boards registrants will paint on. I’ve placed a list of registrants near the boards at the bouncer desk. Each registrant gets one board. Mark the names off the list once they pick up their board.

The following is from the State Library. Given the discontinuing of Transparent Language, I’ll sign us up for Mango languages which is more user-friendly anyway:

What’s Completed, What’s Ahead

Based on discussions and recommendations from the Online Resources Task Force, the State Library is moving forward with the process for securing new online resources related to these topic areas:

• Online Encyclopedia / General Reference Tool
• Homework Help
• Legal Forms
• Business & Residential Directories
• Library Customer Engagement and Training
• Grant Research Tool

Understandably, there is not a one-size-fits-all package of resources that will meet the needs of every Iowa library.  But we believe that these types of resources will provide the most benefit to the broadest cross-section of Iowa libraries.

Resources Discontinuing July 1st

As a reminder, the following resources will be discontinued July 1, 2021:

• Gale Databases (including Chilton Library and Opposing Viewpoints)
• Credo
• Transparent Language
• Ebsco Wilson Core Collection
• OCLC FirstSearch (Note: we are working with OCLC to reach an agreeable subscription option for Iowa libraries that wish to remain with FirstSearch.  Also, this change does not affect the CatExpress consortium)

We will provide additional reminders and guidance in the coming months to ease the transition to the new resources. Other resources are under different contract timelines and will continue to be offered in FY2022; these include: Bridges, Brainfuse, and Bold360 Chat.

The YS, PS, and Bouncer desks each have printouts of teen space fabric and chair options for teens to vote on. If you see a teen, ask their opinion and keep the tally on the sheets.

Rod Brown has resigned from his position in the circulation department.  He will be relocating to Omaha later this year. Thanks to Rod for his years of hard work.