Category: Administration

Staff Contacts on RPL website

Thanks to additional feedback on our website, we have updated and improved the Contact Us page to provide more detailed information.

We added an Administration section that lists me and Michelle (Director and Assistant Director) together with the rdgadmin@noblenet.email. Also, we added a “Full Staff List” button that takes visitors to the MBLC Directory, which now shows all regular employees and their job titles.

This setup makes things easier because we only need to update staff listings in one location (MBLC Directory). Just so you know, the MBLC directory also has staff emails and contact information private from the general public – only other librarians who sign in can see these details.

Thanks again for the feedback and for helping us improve the website.

Windows 11 Updates

As support for Windows 10 comes to an end, we need to replace many of the staff computers. I am working with IT to review our computer inventory, and they will start replacing the computers in the coming weeks. You will receive advance notice before your computer is replaced, so there will be no surprises. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

Library of Things Cabinets

The Library of Things collection have all been moved to the main floor. Whohooo! The majority of the collection has been added to the cabinets/shelving and the larger, more valuable items are still being stored behind Borrower Services. The updated location list hangs on the LoT tall cabinet door behind the desk.

Here are the directions for the public to borrow items from the LoT collection.

Let me know if you have any questions.

What to do with your great program photos

If you take photos at your programs that can be used in future social media, newsletter, or for other promotion – you can upload them to a dedicated folder on our shared staff drive! The trail is: Reading Public Library Staff>Photos & Graphics for PR…

Folders are set up by year and month. When you upload your photos please label them with the program name. You can create a folder within the month to drop them in as well – that helps keep things organized. For example, in June’s folder Lucy set up a folder for Summer Sizzler photos (thank you!). It doesn’t matter if it’s a big program like Sizzlers, feel free to use this spot for just a few photos as well.

You’ll also see a folder called Staff & Museum Photos – if you’re out and about enjoying a museum pass and you’d like to share the experience – add the photos there (please label them). These can be used that’s for Librarians in the Wild posts or in the newsletter.

Any questions, suggestions? Let me know.

 

Communication Working Group: RPL Style Guide

A new RPL Style Guide is now available – linked under the Instructions tab>Communications. If you create print materials to promote our events, services, and operations please take some time to become familiar with it.

The Guide is a tool to help make our external (and internal) communication clear, concise, and accessible. You’ll find tips on

  • logo use: RPL and external organizations
  • accessbility: font, reading level, color contrast
  • tone
  • current social media post sizes/formats

Plus a handy A to Z list of recommended RPL-specific terms.

Thanks very much to staff on the Communications Working Group who worked on this: Keri, Kath, Meghan M., Rebecca, and Michelle. We’ll review the guide twice a year to keep it up-to-date and welcome suggestions for additions and questions.

Happy Communicating!