All -- Handouts in the Library

Please Note:

There has been some confusion about where handouts that aren't from the library should be displayed. We have labeled the wood handout shelf inside the Library entry gates for Library Information Handouts. Community and Other Campus related handouts will be displayed in the black turning shelf which is being relocated to the west side of the circulation desk, outside the Library entry gates.

Encyclopedia Britannica online

A student called to report that she couldn't access Britannica from home. I called the vendor's tech support number and was told that somehow the link was not going to the correct address. It has been corrected. If a student reports that they can't access Britannica off campus, have them go to http://search.eb.com/remove_cookie and that will take out the cookie preventing them from viewing the site.

Gloria 12/12/05

ALL - student postings

Absolutely no postings on the doors, except library hours, and also keep the counters clean. I also noticed some fliers have the ASB approval stamp, and others don't.

I would say no job and no lodging/room postings, keep student postings at a minimum and check with the head librarian.

Do we agree? shuk

All: Library PCs Reminder

I just wanted to remind everyone that the computers in the library and in the computer place are set up with a security program that resets the computer each time it is powered off.

The importance of this is...
Never tell a student to save anything on the computer (desktop or C drive) that they intend to last past the computer rebooting. Also keep in mind that rebooting the computer is not just at the end of the day. Computers get hung up all the time and the only way to get them back is to reboot them. Always tell a student to save to a portable format such as a floppy disk or a USB drive.

Thanks!
Dana

Proquest Flier

Librarians,
I've revised the Proquest flier because simple keyword searches produce too many results in Proquest. Students need to search using topics (main theme of this article is...) and possibly combine a topic with keywords to fine tune their search.

A copy is on the reference desk for your review and suggestions. Monday I am taking it to Reprographics unless I get some revision suggestions.

Thank you!

all -- wireless access in the library

I wanted to let everyone know about our wireless access in the library. We do have a hub but it is only useable by Gavilan issued computers (from the SRC or EOPS) or if your laptop has been authorized by MIS. If this still sounds muddled just let me know and I'll try to clarify things. So the upshot is... we have wireless access - sort of.

Dana

all -- Library Location "Pamphlet"

Susan pointed out that we still have a location Pamphlet listed in the catalog. I will work with the Technical Services mavens and get any items we still have assigned to a location we actually use and then get the location out of the catalog. Thanks Susan for finding this!!

Dana

REF -- MLA Works Cited handout

Per Leah Halper's request, I put up a copy of the MLA Works Cited handout on the Useful Websites by Subject list under Style Manuals. I also edited the master to add the image of the example at the top of the first page.

Dana

All - Student Posting

What is the policy for allowing students to post advertisements in the library?

-Brandon

Videorecordings

To all
Videorecordings will now circulate for a 1 week loan period - for all patrons,

and (no renewals, due to our small collection).  

Overdue fines will be $1.00 per day with maximum fine of $36.00/yr.   

The library will also provide DVD player(s)for viewing in the library.

Cris

Periodicals Links on the Homepage

We now have links on the Library homepage to a listing of the full-text electronic periodicals included in our databases. This is hosted by a company called Serials Solutions.

I have also included a listing of our current print subscriptions. I haven't listed any holdings information yet since we did a major de-acquisition project this summer. When I am sure of the holdings information I will add that.

If anyone has any questions or suggestions, please let me know.

Dana

All - Reference area a cell free zone

Hi all:
The reference area with the 22 computers is now designated a cell free zone because the workstations are so closely together. Two signs have been made, laminated and will be put up shortly this Friday afternoon. I thank the 2Ds - Dana and Diana - for helping me with this little fun project.

shuk

To All - Floppy Disks

Hi Everyone,
The box of floppy disks that were in the cash drawer are all defective. I am not sure if they came that way or if perhaps the large magnet on the counter had some effect, either way, I placed the new box of disks on the bottom shelf below the cash drawer in an attempt to keep from damaging them. If students begin to have trouble with our disks again, please let me know right away.Thank you,Diana

All v Reference v Circ

Suppose we preface our messages with either "all" OR "reference" OR "circ" to indicate the target group for the information. You may choose to read your group or all of them. What say you?

Shuk

All -- Welcome

Welcome to the Gavilan Library Staff Blog!