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2008 Polaris Enhancement Vote

Greetings, all,

Site-contacts’ input is again invited on enhancements to the Polaris system.

Attached is a ballot with instructions for viewing and voting for enhancements that have been submitted by Polaris users nationwide. We will tabulate votes from MVLS and SALS users for Michele Largeteau, who is our voting representative to the Polaris Users Group. You are encouraged to talk with other staff about the enhancements.

Please view enhancements online at:

The Polaris Extranet

Click on Customers / Polaris Users Group / PUG 2008 Enhancements Lists

If you forgot the user ID and password see the instructions on the JA Intranet

Please return your ballot to Jennifer Ferriss by courier (code) SAL, fax 518 587-5589 or email no later than Tuesday September 2nd.

If you have any questions, please contact your system trainers.

It Is All About Timing

Hi everyone,

After 29 years at SALS, I am going to retire. My last day in the office will be September 5.

I’m happy that I still have a few more weeks to work with you all. Your dedication inspires me and makes this job special. I will miss the friends I’ve made and the good times we’ve had together.

Happy trails,
Elaine

Please save the date:

On Friday September 5, 2008 at 2 pm we will be having a party at SALS in honor of Elaine Baker’s retirement.

More information will follow next week. We hope you can join us.

Executive Summary of SALS 2008 Survey

Library staff and trustees were asked to complete a satisfaction and use survey as required by the SALS Plan of Service 2007-2010. Forty seven people completed the survey. Here are the survey highlights.

100% of the respondents were satisfied with SALS services.

SALS services rated the most used, and most valued:

  • Polaris and Polaris support
  • Delivery and Interlibrary Loan among the membership
  • Acquisitions, Cataloging and Processing
  • Continuing Education

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