We would like to remind all of you about the computer policy
as outlined in the CRSS Work Rules and Standards. Office and desk PCs,
printers, copiers and fax machines are not for personal use, including
homework. Surfing the internet while working the desk is not allowed unless
using work-related sites.
We have noticed that a lot of non-work related surfing is
happening at the Annex desk, instead of projects and in some cases instead of
the returns work. This is unacceptable.
Here is our proposal: While, we have blocked social
networking sites from the computer, we have yet to restrict access to
non-library sites completely. If everyone refrains from surfing, except during
the last 5 minutes of their shift, we will leave the sites open. This means that the browsing history must NOT
be cleared, in order for us to verify computer use. If we find that the
browsing history gets cleared, or that people are surfing outside of the last
five minutes of their shifts, we will not hesitate to remove access to all
non-Library sites.
While the Annex may be slow at times there are things that
need to get done. Those tasks may seem tedious or irrelevant, but they are
important. As always the top priority at the desk is helping patrons. After that
is processing of Annex returns, when those are complete please work on the
following: bound periodical check-ins, Annex search project, TR maintenance,
and then the Annex inventory project. If you have not been shown how to do any
of these tasks please ask a supervisor. Google Talk has been installed at the
desk to make it so you can get a hold of any one of us. Our numbers are also
posted by the phone. Please check in with us at any point during your shift if
it is unclear what you should be doing.