Staff Meeting with Edward on Monday

Edward wants to meet with all Frank Staff on Monday Morning at 10:00 AM. I will work with staff to adjust the schedule for those who are working until 8:00 PM.

--Jeff

All Express Staff Meeting

At Edward's request, there will be an all Express Staff Meeting at Frank Express on Wednesday Morning at 8:00 AM. I will work adjust the schedule next week to make sure that everyone makes up the hour.

--Jeff

Megan's thoughts

Since I missed the meeting, here are some issues I see:

Wii - Yes, I think kids should be able to use their computer cards. Some kids do not have cards b/c their parents will not come to the library and get them one. These kids should be able to participate. We can enter an address and phone # into their computer card info if it is not in there already.

I think there needs to be a sign in sheet for the Wii. If there are more than 4 people who want to play, then we can enforce the 30 minute rule. Otherwise, I see no reason to make kids get off.

Shelving - Make sure to put Spanish juv uncat books with Spanish. There is no label. You must read the cover.

Megan

Volunteer Apps, Sign-in sheets, Logs, etc.

After today's meeting, and because I won't be in for a few days:

-Volunteer applications are now in a manila folder in the left-side cabinet of the front desk. Please let Jeff or me know about any responses we have gotten.

-The PowerPoint presentation we are currently running on the TV screens is the one called "FRANK LOOP Cut 1." It has the latest June programs on it.

-If you teach a class, sign-in sheets and extra handouts are available from/going in a big black binder on the staff room shelves (ask Dolores!).

-If you haven't been already, please don't forget that we now have a program statistics log in Google Docs in which you can keep track of class/program/outreach attendance- or at least save the sign-in sheets from these and I'll be happy to take care of it.

-I keep forgetting to do this too!- but if you are assigned to the paging list, there is a space on the front desk question-tally sheet for us to keep track of those numbers. It will help us report statistics at the end of each cycle.

-Also, for the record, I made a trip over to Southwest today and picked up a bundle of N-400 forms and a couple of citizenship tool kits and DVDs to have ready when citizenship class starts next week. We can get more kits as needed.

-Sumitra

Returns at the Front Desk

To reiterate, here is how we should be handling returned items at the front desk:

1- If you have time, check items in as they come in.
2- If you do not have time, put returned items on the top shelf of the big black cart behind the Service Desk.
3- DVD's that have been checked in, but not put in sleeves go on the middle shelf.
4- Holds, items in transit, and anything else that needs to come to the back go on the bottom shelf.
5- Items that are checked in go on the smaller black cart so staff can shelve them as soon as possible.

Thanks.

--Jeff

HCC @ HPL Frank Express

HCC will start classes the week of July 6 at Frank Express.

Classes are scheduled:
Mon-Thurs 10:00am-2:00 pm.

HCC manages the registration process.
*Residents must be 18 years or older to enroll in HCC classes. To obtain additional information and eligibility requirements residents can call the Adult Education Program main line at 713.718.5400 or visit the HCC website: www.hccs.edu/future-students

Exceptions are handled on a case-by-case basis. Residents can contact the Adult Education Program for additional information.

-Jennifer C

Game Rule & Equipment

Its Here, It's Here! Our Alarm for our Wii is now ready to go! The way it works is that the console is hooked up to a USB cable and any time that someone tries to disconnect it--the alarm will go off!

It's not as loud as the fire alarm so we will still need whomever is on the floor to walk around and make sure no one is pulling on it.

How to Turn it Off?
If you hear the alarm go off immedietly run to the console. The key to disactiviate will be in the front desk in the top left drawer. It is a small orange key.

Where are All the Extra Parts?
The antenna for the Wii along with the controllers will be kept in the cabinets under lock & key ofcourse, until someone checks them out with their Power Card.

Wii Rules:
1. Power Card Users Only! ( A Computer Card.....what do you guys think? Should they be able to use it with their computer use cards) VALUABLES are not accepted as a form of exchange.

2. Each user gets 30 minutes with the Wii remotes. No more, No Less....this way we give them enough time to play a game and others a chance to sign up.

3. One Controller per Card. Each person wanting to play must present you with their card.

BOARD GAMES:

Patrons are welcome to use our board games while they wait but just like the Wii they have to exchange it for their Power Card....not their computer use card, or other "valuable" items. They have to give you their Power Card. This prevents thefts.

The boxes for the games are out in the open but the pieces are locked up inside the cabinet. If they would like to check them out they will bring their card to the front desk and you will go inside the cabinet and get the items out for them. It is one game per card.

When they return the games make sure the items are all there.


Okay team lets keep our eyes and ears open while on the floor!!

-Jennifer C.