Messages

Since we need to become more consistent with the messages we leave on materials (problems, damage, missing parts, etc etc etc), I have left a pink message pad in everyone's mailbox, and one at each circ station as well.

Please get into the habit of using these pads. While they are not "custom" and we may at some point want to create custom notes, there was a bunch of these in the supply closet (and I hate to waste stuff like this). I do think the forms will help people write more complete notes for problems with items.

Please be sure to date, and sign (or initial) all notes! One of the biggest problems is that people come across items with notes, and it's impossible to tell who wrote the note or how long the problem has existed. Please concisely detail the problem, and what, if any, action has been taken. Also, it is helpful to address the note TO someone.

ALSO>>>>>>>

I would like everyone to use these notes to take phone messages for me. I spend more time on the phone with vendors than I need or want to, and often I answer a call when I am in the middle of something else only to get trapped in a long conversation. So, please always ask who is calling if someone is looking for me. You can take a regular message or send them to my voicemail (x17) - whichever you prefer.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks!

Staff Sign-Out Sheet for Materials not yet Cataloged

There is now a sign-out sheet (on a clipboard over the cart that new materials are placed on, near Lisa's desk) for STAFF taking books or DVDs or whatever BEFORE they are cataloged. I am famous for taking movies and forgetting that I have them, so this will help everyone keep track of where stuff is.

Also, there are a few movies that were ordered and delivered, but don't seem to be cataloged - so please check your dvd players just to make sure that nothing has been overlooked (I just did this and came up with 4 movies that I had completely forgotten I had, and one in the player downstairs, courtesy of Madison taking it without me knowing).

Hopefully this will help us keep track of things.

Thanks!