4.1 Polaris Ciruclation Desk Training

SALS will host 6 training sessions at SALS to introduce staff to some new features in 4.1 and to refresh everyone on workflow, best practices and guidelines for the MVLS/SALS consortium.
I will also be facilitating on-site trainings for CPH, SAR & GLE staff in April on these same topics with some additional information on Self Check/RFID features when appropriate.

All trainings will be held in the SALS training room and will be available via GoToMeeting on a first come first serve basis.  If you can’t make it to SALS, please consider hosting the training at your library for all staff via GoToMeeting on 1 computer with speakers.

Registration is recommended.  Please let me know which session(s) you will attend (in person or online)

Dates:
Wednesday May 1

Circulation Desk – 10-noon (holds, patron registration, renewals, check in/out, fines, etc.)

Patron Services Desk – 1-3 pm (Find tool, holds, PAC, etc.)

Tuesday May 7

Patron Services Desk – 10-noon (Find tool, holds, PAC, etc.)

Circulation Desk – 1-3 pm (holds, patron registration, renewals, check in/out, fines, etc.)
Thursday May 9

Technical Services “Cataloging” – 10-noon  (barcoding, Find Tool, Tsforms, etc.)

Technical Services “Acquisitions” – 1-3 pm (ordering, EDI, fiscal years/funds, etc.)

 

Length of classes are approximate (they might end early)

 

If you cannot make it to one of these sessions, but would like additional training for staff, please give me a call.  The presentations will be available.

April is Autism Awareness Month

Get involved and spread awareness about autism at your library by planning a Sensory Storytime or programming to engage autistic children and their families.  Autism Spectrum Disorders affect one in 88 children in America according to the Autism Society; so, it is important to recognize their needs and reach out to the autistic in your community to show them that the library can be a safe place to have fun and learn.  Be sure to check out Libraries and Autism We’re Connected for a wealth of information on serving autistic individuals and their families.

SALS Annual Board of Trustees Meeting and Dinner

The Southern Adirondack Library System’s 57th Annual Meeting
Fort William Henry Hotel and Conference Center

Meet and Greet  5:00 to 6:00 pm

Plated Dinner  6:00 to 7:30 pm

Business Meeting 7:00  to 8:00 pm

  • Roll Call
  • SALS Service Awards
  • Library Program of the Year Awards
  • Library Trustee of the Year Awards
  • Election of Trustees
  • Central Library Report Director’s Report
  • Director’s Report

Program: Library and Trustee Trivia

Invitations will be mailed.