Updated Conference Room instructions and Community Room AV instructions have been created. A printed copy is available in the Conference Room. They are saved on the Instructions Page of the staff intranet and are on the S drive under Library Files\Manuals-Instructions\Meeting Room Instructions.
App for Avid Readers
Some of you might already know about this, so apologies for being five years late to the game! If you’re annoyed with Goodreads and want to try something new and exciting, I am really enjoying StoryGraph, which came highly reviewed from other librarians. You can download your entire Goodreads library to the app so it has all your info, and then it keeps statistics for you on your genres, how fast you read, your various author preferences, etc.
They listen to feedback and are working on setting up a widget to add to email signatures and adding a social media feature to share titles that way, too.
Wildfire Smoke – Resources to read and share
A few helpful resources to read and share regarding wildfires, smoke, air quality, and health impacts:
Stay Current:
- AirNow.gov – U.S. Air Quality Index (AQI) – Monitor current air quality in your area
- Town of Reading Public Health Department
- Sign up for Town of Reading Community Alerts (CodeRed App) about emergencies and other important town-wide notices.
Understanding Health Impacts:
- How Wildfire Smoke Can Affect Your Body – CDC.gov
- Climate Fact Sheet: Wildfire Smoke Events – Mass HHS
- Measuring Air Quality Index for Children and Youth and outdoor activities – WA State Dept of Health – (check AirNow.gov first to get the AQI)
Managing and minimizing risk:
- Smoke Ready Toolbox – get risk factors, tips on protecting yourself, others, pets indoors. Includes links to several resources and helpful videos – US EPA
- Create Cleaner Air at Home to Reduce Wildfire Smoke Indoors – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- Understand Wildfire Risk in Your Community and How to Reduce It and Prepare – US Dept of Agriculture and US Forest Service
COMPLIMENT
Patron was very complimentary for our restrooms. She liked all the items pertaining to women, phone number to call and the posting for “don’t flush” sign on paper towel holder. She rated us above a ten – and also said she would expect nothing less from this library!!
Rooted in Reading: Garden Improvements
Happening today! New plantings related to our Rooted in Reading grant (FKA “Dig In”). These include an example Sensory Garden and native plants that support pollinators and birds.
Rooted in reading focuses on nature, health, and sustainability. Part of the grantmust be used to add educational garden areas for community enjoyment. The grant will also pay for over 20 programs and provide funds to purchase related books, online resources, and items for our Library of Things collection.
Each service desk has a FAQ Sheet about this part of the grant.
CORRECTION: Monday Morning Update
One of the links in this today’s Monday Morning Update was incorrect:
Please use this link for the item below
What do you want to learn?
Albert Pless, Director of Equity and Social Justice, will lead our January 2025 training session. Please let him know what DEIAB workshop/learning you would like best. You are also welcome to call or stop by Albert’s office to share other ideas on diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and belonging in the workplace.
Printing and Touch Screen
Please use the stylus pen on the touch screen at the print release station.
Also, TBS updated the credit card machine today. If you notice any issues, please let me know.
Chris P. Bacon
One of our test library cards is named Chris P. Bacon. Please enjoy the following video of his namesake.
Cybersecurity Reminder
Please continue to work on (or start work on) your Cybersecurity Training. The platform is “KnowBe4” and doesn’t send reminders to your email. There is an app available if that is easier for you. This is a shorter program (6 months instead of a year).
IT recently briefed us on the number and frequency of security issues, including scams. There are many bad actors out there, and their tactics are getting more sophisticated. IT can barricade the doors, but that doesn’t help if we (the users) go around opening all the windows.
Also – when you receive suspicious emails, please forward them to IT support.
Attend and Reserve Instructions
Hi everyone, I’d like you all to watch the following Communico tutorial, read over my directions, and practice booking meeting rooms in Reserve. Directions for adding library events to Attend are located here.
I’ve bookmarked the Communico Control Panel browser on the ground-floor desk and Borrower Services computers. The login should be saved on both, but if not, it is the rdgcirc and the wonder.. password. If you have your own login, feel free to use that too.