Bio-Med Library Access Services Blog

There are new rulers and calculators at the Circulation Desks!

At the 2nd and 3rd desk are small hand held calculators to help you close out the registers at night. These are NOT to be borrowed to anyone.

Then at the 2nd floor Circ Desk we have 2 new IT Scientific Calculators. These are each in their own bag (like the ones we use for the markers) and MUST be checked out by students. They come with a cover (which is attached to the back) and a manual. These will be housed in the headphone drawer. The barcode is on the calculator.

We also have 2 12 inch rulers and 2 18 inch rulers. These also have barcodes on them and MUST also be checked out by students.

I have also created one more bag of colored markers and replaced a bunch of the old, dry ones from the old bags. If you ever find any old dried out makers let me know and I can replace it.

Thanks,
Melissa

Posted by Melissa Aho at 03:19 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

The Bell Library is looking for a student to work 10:00AM-12:30PM on Wednesdays this Spring Semester. If you are interested (and not already scheduled), let either Melissa or Emily know. The James Ford Bell Library documents the history and impact of international trade prior to ca. 1800 C.E.

Posted by Emily Reimer at 11:03 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

ALEPH and all the public catalogs will be down for up to two hours beginning at 6:00 a.m. this Sunday, December 30, so that folks in the LEO office can apply updates to ALEPH.

Posted by Melissa Aho at 11:24 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

1. On Wednesday, we will begin doing Periodic Gate Counts for the week. You know what to do. 2. The Aleph password has been changed. Check the cheat sheet at either desk or ask for the new password. Thanks & Happy Holidays! Emily

Posted by Emily Reimer at 02:20 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Hello Everyone,

Just to let you know, we will NOT have 24x7 during the Winter Break. So if you open or close please remember that you will need to have your keys and review the procedures for totally closing and opening the library.

If you need a refresher on what to do when you open or close...READ the 'Student Desk Worker Guide', which is right to your right (and above 'Feed the Blog!').

Also its good to remember that if you have a key and open at 6:45am you need to be on time to let your fellow co-workers in!

Thanks,
Melissa

Posted by Melissa Aho at 09:37 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Hi Everyone,

Don't forget the online training which is listed under "U of M Privacy and Security Training" and which you will find in your MyU and under the 'Academics & Career' tab. These are dated and must be completed by the date listed.

See me or Emily if you cannot find this area.

Thanks,
Melissa

Posted by Melissa Aho at 08:50 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

The Learning Resources Center (located in Walter Library) occasionally sends over DVDs and videos for us to hold for patrons. Usually, they walk the items over from Walter, so someone will actually hand you the item with a green hold slip. There aren't regular holds, so don't put them on 3rd Floor hold shelf. Instead, give them to Steve in the ILL Office. If Steve isn't around, give them to Emily.

Please make a comment, so I know you've read and understood this post. If you have any questions, let me know.

Thanks!
Emily

Posted by Emily Reimer at 12:45 PM | Permalink | Comments (7)

Are you wondering what Winter Break hours you signed up for? I have printed a copy of the schedule and placed it next to the current weeks schedule at the Circ Desk on 2nd.

If you would like your very own copy, please let me know and I will print one for you.

Melissa

Posted by Melissa Aho at 08:49 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Hey guys, please fill out an over-ring slip, and fill it out correctly. They are not that hard, and I know there are a lot printed out. Fill out each blank (including name), and attach the receipt. Do not just throw a receipt in the drawer with a scribbled note on the back. It's hard to know what to do with it after that. If something funky happened, explain it.

And as long as you hit "cancel" before hitting cash, check, or ucard, then you don't have to fill out an over-ring.

Thanks,
~TLC

Posted by Tiffanie Clark at 07:01 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)