H I L L T O P I C S tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009-11-03:/smorean/hilltalk//11115 2013-05-06T18:39:29Z Updates and announcements for hill library workers. Movable Type Enterprise 4.31-en New Time Clock Software tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2013:/smorean/hilltalk//11115.395021 2013-05-06T18:39:19Z 2013-05-06T18:39:29Z As most of you already know we are now using a software package called Time Clock MTS instead of using our regular timecards. Be sure to correctly select yourself and the correct version of yourself, either PP for Plant Pathology... Nicholai Fugate Cybrarian Registration Glitch tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2013:/smorean/hilltalk//11115.383083 2013-01-24T23:43:00Z 2013-01-24T23:43:09Z As you may have noticed on one of the library public computers sometimes Cybrarian asks to be registered and there is nothing you can do to use the computer. In the past we have attempted to fix this issue by... Nicholai Fugate As you may have noticed on one of the library public computers sometimes Cybrarian asks to be registered and there is nothing you can do to use the computer. In the past we have attempted to fix this issue by shutting down and restarting the computers. This does not work in these situations. If you are having this issue follow these steps: hit Ctrl+Alt+Del on the keyboard and choose "Log Off." This will cause the computer to restart and Cybrarian should register properly. If you have any questions let Nick know. Plant Pathology CFANS Laptop Cabinet Moved tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/smorean/hilltalk//11115.375212 2012-11-08T22:33:58Z 2012-11-08T22:34:15Z The cabinet for the CFANS laptops at the Plant Pathology Library has been moved into the office behind the circulation desk so that we do not disturb patrons using the meeting room when we retrieve a laptop. This change more... Nicholai Fugate The cabinet for the CFANS laptops at the Plant Pathology Library has been moved into the office behind the circulation desk so that we do not disturb patrons using the meeting room when we retrieve a laptop. This change more closely aligns Plant Pathology to how the laptops are used at the Natural Resources Library. If you must step away from the Plant Pathology desk close the door to the office so that the laptops and their cases are out of public access. There may be further changes to the exact location of the cabinet at a further date. Projector in Plant Path tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/smorean/hilltalk//11115.373125 2012-10-25T21:38:06Z 2012-10-25T21:45:40Z The Plant Pathology Library now has a projector which can be used by patrons who have checked out the meeting room. The projector can be found in the office, in the open book shelf near the door, just beside your... smorean
The projector cannot be checked out to patrons. It is available for use in our meeting room only.

Staff are responsible for setting up and taking down the projector. Contact a supervisor if the hardware needs troubleshooting.

Just a reminder, when you are blocking off time in the meeting room for a patron, make sure they are requesting a time within our open hours (typically 9am - 5pm, except Tuesdays, when we are open until 7pm, and never Saturday or Sunday when we are closed) and ensure that you are creating the event on the correct calendar. "BorH335 UL PlantPathMeeting" is the correct calendar. Not "Plant Pathology Library!"

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- Sarah Morean
]]> shredding tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/smorean/hilltalk//11115.371595 2012-10-16T15:37:57Z 2012-10-16T15:39:12Z DO NOT shred paper during open hours at Plant Path for any reason. You may shred documents before the library opens and within five minutes of closing and that is all.This is a very small library and the sound really... smorean
This is a very small library and the sound really carries. We have a reputation as being a quiet library where people can come study in peace. Please let them have their peace!

Thanks,
Sarah M.
]]> Laptop Checkout Procedure Refresher tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/smorean/hilltalk//11115.370484 2012-10-08T20:18:36Z 2012-10-08T20:20:38Z Important message regarding laptop check-out procedures from Nick. This was sent as an email, please read through if you missed it. Always remember to tell patrons their due date, and the consequence of fines if their laptop is not returned... smorean
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Hello all,

After dealing with several fines for overdue laptops I wanted to remind everyone that when you check out laptops be sure to not only be very clear on the due date of the laptop, but that you also warn the patron about the potential $30 per day fine and the $1500 replacement fine that will occur if it is not promptly returned or renewed. Also, as I mentioned in my email last week we are now limiting students to three renewals on a laptop which will give them a month with a laptop considering their initial one week loan. Once a patron has renewed three times they may take a different laptop if one is available or put a reservation on the next one that is due. If you have any questions about these issues please speak with Sarah Morean, Amy Gmur, or myself.

Thanks,

-Nick Fugate
]]> Laptop Procedures Update tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/smorean/hilltalk//11115.367899 2012-10-03T21:37:52Z 2012-10-03T21:52:44Z Please read the following message from Nick, you have not already read it in your email.- - - - - - -Hello all,In order to unify the procedures and policies for the handling of the CFANS laptops at the Natural... smorean Please read the following message from Nick, you have not already read it in your email.

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Hello all,

In order to unify the procedures and policies for the handling of the CFANS laptops at the Natural Resources Library and the Plant Pathology Library here are some clarifications, reminders, and changes:
  • Patrons are only allowed 3 renewals for their laptop. Including their initial check out period this gives them 1 month with the laptop. If they still want a laptop after their third renewal they will need to check out a different laptop.
  • When renewing a laptop only you need to initial as we do not need the patron's initials.
  • You do not need to turn on the laptop to see if it is functioning during check out. We should only do this on return of a laptop and if we correctly do it with every return we will catch any problems that occur.
  • In the "checked out" section of the binder the laptop that is due the soonest should be on the top. This would mean that if you are checking a laptop out that the sheet goes in the back of the "checked out" section.
  • When returning a laptop be sure to fully fill out the sheet with your signature and the date and to write "none" if there are no defects with the laptop.
  • If there are problems with any laptop that you see or that the patron reports, either with the laptop itself or software, tell Sarah Morean, Nick Fugate, or Amy Gmur so the problem can be attended to.
There will be some changes to the forms in the binders and new forms for reserving the laptops coming in the near future too. If you have questions about how to reserve a laptop please ask. We will speak to you all when changes occur, but if you ever have any questions about the laptops do not hesitate to ask Nick, Sarah, or Amy. 

Thanks,

-Nick Fugate
]]> On Bathroom Breaks tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/smorean/hilltalk//11115.367615 2012-10-02T20:19:59Z 2012-10-02T20:20:57Z Nick sent out an email to all student staff regarding bathroom breaks while you are alone. Please read, if you haven't already.- - - - -Hello all,There are times at the Plant Pathology Library, Veterinary Medical Library, and Natural Resources... smorean Nick sent out an email to all student staff regarding bathroom breaks while you are alone. Please read, if you haven't already.

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Hello all,

There are times at the Plant Pathology Library, Veterinary Medical Library, and Natural Resources Library in which you'll have to leave the library to go to the bathroom when there is no other student worker or staff member there. Because of the amount of time staff are in these locations and the fact that there are two students for evening and weekend shifts this should not be a common occurrence. If it does occur put out the sign which states you'll be back in five minutes, close the office doors, and be sure to be back in shortly. Be sure to stow your own valuables in the offices so that they are secure. This should not be a common occurrence but know that you are able to do so. For those of you who work in the Natural Resources Library please speak with Amy Gmur or I about what you should do if a patron wants an item retrieved from the closed stacks while you are alone. If you have any questions about this please let me know. If you need to know where the nearest bathroom is in Borlaug Hall, Hodson Hall, or in the Veterinary Sciences Building please ask staff there so you know where to go.

Thanks,

-Nick Fugate
]]> Safety and Security on Campus (document) tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/smorean/hilltalk//11115.367460 2012-10-01T21:56:20Z 2012-10-01T22:00:38Z smorean
The full document can be viewed here: http://www1.umn.edu/police/docs/clerybroch.pdf

Don't under-report crime! Submit Library Incident Reports online here: https://www.lib.umn.edu/security/icf.phtml
]]> Sarah out September 24-28 tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/smorean/hilltalk//11115.366305 2012-09-21T21:59:34Z 2012-09-21T22:15:39Z smorean
Please direct tough plant pathology-related reference questions to Philip Herold: https://www.lib.umn.edu/about/staff/philip-herold

Contact Mark Desrosiers for issues related to the Plant Pathology Library that you cannot handle: https://www.lib.umn.edu/about/staff/mark-desrosiers

Students working this week will be alone for their whole shift. Do call Steve or Nick if you need anything. View an up-to-date calendar of the Plant Pathology Library here: https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=umn.edu_ure85ean4408i2tvk25vrce61k@group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Chicago&gsessionid=Uh9VxlHxbd007nJZP3zyww

It is imperative that students read through the updated procedures manual during their shift this week. There is a lot of very important information there you need to be aware of.

If you are waiting for your relief and that student has not yet come, contact your supervisors in this order:
Steve
Nick
Magrath Library Service Desk
Mark Desrosiers

Have a good week!

- Sarah M.
]]> Printing at Magrath tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/smorean/hilltalk//11115.366105 2012-09-20T15:37:30Z 2012-09-20T15:38:31Z smorean
We have been having a lot of issues lately with print jobs at the networked computers in Magrath. When you go to print a document, please go to printer properties and make sure that the paper option is set to "automatically select". Please do not select "manual feed" unless you are loading specialty paper into the printer and are able to get to the printer to load the paper. When a print job is sent to "manual feed" and no paper is put into the manual feed tray, it results in a backup in print jobs for everyone because the printers process them in the order that jobs are sent.
 
Be aware! Thanks.

- Sarah M.
]]> course reserve request form tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/smorean/hilltalk//11115.365455 2012-09-14T22:10:38Z 2012-09-14T22:13:05Z Please note, there are new Course Reserve Request forms available at each of the service desks at NRL, Plant Path, Vet Med and Magrath.Professors who come in with material or requests to put items on reserve should be asked to... smorean
Professors who come in with material or requests to put items on reserve should be asked to fill out one of these forms. The forms should then be turned in to Elisabeth Granquist by you or your library supervisor, depending on your location.

- Sarah M.
]]> peer research consultants tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/smorean/hilltalk//11115.365454 2012-09-14T21:54:35Z 2012-09-14T21:57:14Z Peer Research Consultants are now available for the fall semester! Feel free to direct students to this great resource for one-on-one assistance with upcoming projects.From Kate Peterson:To review, the Peer Research Consultants (PRC) is a program aimed at first year,... smorean Peer Research Consultants are now available for the fall semester! Feel free to direct students to this great resource for one-on-one assistance with upcoming projects.

From Kate Peterson:

To review, the Peer Research Consultants (PRC) is a program aimed at first year, international, and first generation undergraduates and provide one-on-one assistance to students to help them develop the research strategies and find useful sources (articles, books, etc.) needed for excellent research papers.  

The service compliments our strong liaison librarian program integrated into all departments on campus and our great service point staff. We know many students are comfortable with the peer tutoring model that the PRCs use and the average interaction between students and PRCs is 30 minutes. The PRCs can help students in narrowing a topic, finding articles and books, selecting academic sources, evaluating and more. The PRCs are familiar with the Intro to Library Research workshops and will help build on the skills learned in these sessions.

Please tell students (and student workers) about this service when working with them on the desk or in instruction sessions. Students who seem to need additional help or seem overwhelmed by their research papers will be good candidates for the PRCs. The PRCs also refer students to the liaisons and those on duty at the desks if needed. 

- Sarah M.]]> zipper issue on #16 laptop bag tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/smorean/hilltalk//11115.365317 2012-09-13T19:20:10Z 2012-09-13T19:22:57Z One of the zippers on an exterior pocket of the #16 laptop bag has come off its track. However, we will still circulate this item. The other working zipper will close the pocket.Please make patrons aware of the issue before... smorean
Please make patrons aware of the issue before checking out the item so they do not worry they have caused it. 

I have put a post-it note next to laptop 16, to help you remember this issue.

We will not likely get a replacement laptop bag, since this one (despite its minor annoyance) still works.

Thanks!

- Sarah M.
]]> assignment calculator tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/smorean/hilltalk//11115.365132 2012-09-12T21:23:16Z 2012-09-12T21:25:19Z smorean
U of MN affiliates can log in with their x500 and create achievable goals and deadlines for upcoming reports, media projects, posters, speeches and other types of assignments using the Libraries' Assignment Calculator: https://www.lib.umn.edu/apps/ac/

This is a free tool created by the University Libraries. Try it for yourself!

- Sarah M.
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