Event Calendar View

Greetings from Virtual Library:

Event Calendar View now has a "type" filter that allows users to select a library location and an event type to view events in calendar mode. Please make a note of it.

It can also print a cleaner version. It is a good idea to first select a location and/or event type then print. Check to see which orientation looks better e.g. portrait or landscape. Of course, location managers should continue to use the template to print their monthly calendars.

Sincerely,

Saima Kadir

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Magazine Donation Request

Hi,

Please send your discarded magazines to Friends. 

 

If a customer asks for a donation of discarded magazine, please have them email info@friendsofhpl.org with the subject line: Magazine Donation Request. 

 

Staff may continue to use discarded magazines for programming, such as crafts, and displays.

 

Friends does not accept donations of magazines from the public.

 

If a customer; or organization requests donated books or wishes to donate books, please have the customer complete the donation request form: http://www.friendsofhpl.org/donate-books/

 

Thanks!

Best regards,

Mary Wagoner

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Newsletters Looking for a Few Good Staff!

Virtual Library Services Team has many orphan LibraryAware (formerly Next Reads) e-newsletters ready for adoption by caring and dedicated staff!You can view the newsletters here.

What does a LibraryAware e-newsletter editor do:

• Edit ready-made newsletter for accuracy. 
• Check links. Add similar titles if needed. 
• Some newsletters are monthly; most are bimonthly 
• Staff time required – 3-4 hours per month (or every other month depending on the newsletter) 
• Most importantly, add original content that’s relevant to the newsletter topic 
• HPL programs, classes, events, book clubs 
• Community events and/or resources 
• Local interest (if applicable) 

This is a great way to promote our fabulous resources and be an advocate for our services. Basically, it allows you to be an awesome librarian or library staff!

If you’re interested, contact HPL Virtual Library.

We will provide training (f2f at Central).

Here is a list of orphan newsletters:

• Science Fiction 
• Fantasy 
• Christian Fiction 
• Romance 
• Mystery 
• Nature/Science 
• Mind & Body 
• Audiobooks 
• Armchair Travel 
• Home, Garden & DIY 
• Horror 
• Jobs & Careers 
• Kids Books 
• Popular Culture 
• Sports & Recreation 
• Thrillers & Suspense 

Sincerely,
Saima

Summer Meals around Houston

Hello, As you may know, HPL has 16 locations that are providing summer food.
http://houstonlibrary.org/learn-explore/library-events/lunch-library-53

Summer Food Location	Days	Dates
Carnegie Neighborhood Library & Center for Learning*	Monday - Thursday	June 1 - July 28
Collier Regional Library*	Monday - Thursday	June 1 - August 4
Flores Neighborhood Library	Wednesday - Thursday	June 1 - June 30
Hillendahl Neighborhood Library*	Tuesday - Thursday	June 1 - August 11
Johnson Neighborhood Library*	Tuesday - Thursday	May 31-August 11
Mancuso Neighborhood Library*	Monday - Thursday	June 1 - July 28
McCrane-Kashmere Gardens Neighborhood Library*	Tuesday - Thursday	June 1 - August 11
McGovern-Stella Link Neighborhood Library*	Monday - Thursday	May 31 - July 27
Morris Frank Library HPL Express	Monday - Thursday	June 1 - August 11
Oak Forest Neighborhood Library*	Wednesday - Thursday	June 1 - July 28
Park Place Regional Library*	Monday - Thursday	June 1 - July 28
Scenic Woods Regional Library	Monday - Thursday	June 1 - July 28
Shepard-Acres Homes Neighborhood Library*	Wednesday - Thursday	June 1 - July 28
Stanaker Neighborhood Library*	Monday - Thursday	June 1 - August 11
Tuttle Neighborhood Library	Tuesday - Wednesday	May 31 - July 27
Walter Neighborhood Library*	Tuesday - Thursday	June 1 - July 28

In addition, the Texas Department of Agriculture has an interactive map to locate summer meal providers. You can find it here: http://www.squaremeals.org/Programs/SummerFeedingPrograms/SummerFeedingInteractiveMap.aspx. 

You can also call 211 or Text FOODTX to 877-877 to find meals near your location.

Thanks,

Laurie

Outcome Training

As promised in the CE Managers Meeting, here is the information about the two webinars for you to get the final two hours of training credit on outcomes.  They are posted on the Training Portal (http://training.houstonlibrary.org/archived-webinar) so you can view and make your comments there. This is mandatory for managers and assistant managers but optional for other staff.

Once you have viewed the webinars, you will need to make a comment on the Training Portal.  Your comment needs to include meaningful feedback or response to the webinars in order to get credit.  In addition, please email HPL Training (hpltraining@houstontx.gov) and your supervisor and Senior Manager to let them know that you have viewed the webinar and made a comment.  Please include your name, employee number, the name of the webinar, date viewed, and the number of training hours.  Training will then update the training database for the hours.

Here are direct links to the two webinars:

·         The Value of Outcome Measurement for Library Programs:  An Overview of Project Outcome (http://training.houstonlibrary.org/node/568) – 1 hour

·         Project Outcome:  Using Survey Results to Influence Library Programming (http://training.houstonlibrary.org/node/567) – 1 hour

Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks,

Laurie Covington

Ebsco A to Z Access

Ebsco A to Z (Journals & Periodicals) access is not available at the moment. DS and LMS staff are aware and working with Ebsco to resolve this issue. Please use the Alphabetical List or Resources by Category pages instead.

Thanks,

Saima

Crisis Management Presentation

Hello,

Here is an electronic version of the PowerPoint and handout from the Crisis Management presentation by Fred Schumacher, Mary Wagoner, and Kallie Benes.

Thanks,

Laurie