Pub Service Meeting Highlights

Hello everyone:

The Public Service meeting took place this past Thursday, January 7. A couple of reminders were discussed:

- Magazines should be placed in envelopes before being sent to delivery.
- Item level holds are NOT to be placed on items that are widely available and       have no volume information.
- Address 1 and Address 2 fields have to be differentiated in patrons' records so     that the local and permanent addresses are in the correct place. *For details see     Patron Registration Guidelines located at the Circulation desk*
-When registering patrons, remember to use the proper two-letter home library       code in patron records, not a shelf-location code which is three or more letters.
- Do not use commas after towns in address fields in patron records. Per UPS         guidelines.
- When creating a patron record, if the name has a prefix and/or suffix, it should     be typed in the following manner: Smith Jr, John J - Porter, Dr Virginia S -           Ryans Sr, Dr Stephen J. Any questions please see Patron Registration                   Guidelines.
- Only use rubber bands on A/V materials, anything with loose parts, or on a case    that could pop open. Do not place rubber bands on books unless a slip has to be    put in and you feel the slip will fall out. Transit slips should only be used on        items that do not have a visible barcode on the front of the item.

Other news:

- Sierra will upgrade on January 20th and will finish 3 a.m. our time.
- Most DVD covers will now appear in OPAC.
- Bourne library has new hours: Tues & Thurs 9-7, Wed 9-5, Fri & Sat 9-5:30.       Closed on Tuesdays after a Monday holiday

~Chrissie