Bio-Med Library Access Services Blog

How to use the Public Scanner...

1. Make sure the scanner is on. There should be be a '01' in the readout window. If it is not on, press the power button on the far left of the front panel.

2. Launch Adobe Photoshop via shortcut on the desktop.

3. Place your item for scanning face-down in the scanner. You will be given a preview of the image, so you can adjust the positioning of the item to be scanned if necessary.

4. In Adobe Photoshop, go File->Import->HP Scanjet 4500c/5550c (the first option).

5. Item will scan and a new window will pop up. Beneath and near the right-hand corner of the scanned image there will be two buttons: Preview and Accept. Preview will take a new picture over the one you already have. Accept will scan the image into Photoshop, at which point it can be saved (File-Save As) several different file types (see File Type drop-down).

-Remember to tell the person scanning that if they save something to the computer to go in and delete out when they are done and delete from the Trash can also.

Posted by Melissa Aho at 04:55 PM | Permalink | Comments (3)

Everyone must send me a copy (just cut and paste) that they have completed their U of MN Privacy and Security Training. Do this ASAP!!! IF you have not completed it you MUST do it this week.

Please post your name that you have read this and sent it to me.

If you have any questions please see me or David or Steve.

Thanks,
Melissa
ps...read about the shifting below and post to this blog and include 'read shifting blog'.

Posted by Melissa Aho at 08:19 PM | Permalink | Comments (20)

Did you know that you can attend some library workshops on library time?

If you haven't done so already, here's one to check out: RefWorks will help you organize your citations, insert them correctly into papers and format perfect bibliographies. It will save you from hours and hours of grief while you try to figure out how to cite a website in MLA or a personal communication in APA!

Upcoming Classes at Bio-Med
Literature Search Techniques and RefWorks
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM, Mon February 25, 2008

RefWorks Basics
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM, Thu February 21, 2008

Additional RefWorks classes are held in other libraries. To get work credit (i.e. $s) for attending, get permission prior to attending from Melissa, David or Emily and then show one of us a copy of the handout from the class you attend.

Cheers,
Emily

Posted by Emily Reimer at 03:39 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)

Hello Everyone,

We will start this semesters training with two online training assignments.

Please go to umconnect.umn.edu and complete:

1. MNCAT content and quiz
2. Aleph content and quiz

Please do these during your work shift. They must be completed by Sunday November 25, 2007.

If you have any questions please let me or Emily know.

Thanks,
Melissa

Posted by Melissa Aho at 09:26 PM | Permalink | Comments (3)

Don't forget to attend one of the meetings this week: Thursday at 7:00PM in Room 555 or Friday at 4:00PM in Room 450A. Attendance is mandatory, but we'll have treats! (And if you've never been there, check out despair.com. It's demoralizing, in a good way.) See you there, Emily

Posted by Emily Reimer at 12:34 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Hi everyone, I'm creating a checklist of all of the basic functions performed by the Circulation Desk staff with the intention of using this information to assist in training new students and also as a way for new students to be able to track their own training progress. Take a look at the following list and try to think of any other tasks, responsibilities or other information that new hires ought to know. Post your ideas as a comment, or at the very least, your initials so that I know you've read this.

Please speak up - you're such valuable resources and come up with such creative ideas!!

***Updated***Circulation Desk Worker Checklist

Thanks,
Emily

Posted by Emily Reimer at 08:51 PM | Permalink | Comments (13)