March 2009 Staff Meeting

1. We will be getting a VISTA volunteer for the summer.

2. Our Tornado Shelter is the elevator pit. We will put together a "pit kit" containing flashlight, weather radio, snacks, games, etc. for use in an emergency situation.

3. Listing of staff job assignments was distributed. There are some jobs that have not yet been assigned to an individual. The primary/trainer in each area is expected to cross-train other staff so everyone is at least familiar with all areas of service. Job-related tasks are to be done on library time.

4. Library Card Procedures - the revised form and general procedures will be reviewed during the April meeting. Amber is trying to get approval for a "computer only" card for those children whose parents will not come in to sign/provide ID.

Wisconsin School for the Deaf students can get a library card without a parental signature if they have a school ID. The WSD Principal has given blanket permission to use her as the responsible individual. List the WSD address and phone in the space for mailing address. List the student's home address and phone in the "residence" space. Show the student's school ID number under "other ID."

Homeless applicants must have their library card applications approved by Fr. Myrick at Delavan Episcopal Church. Their library cards will be good from September through May, for 1 item at a time from the Delavan library only.

Milwaukee County residents may purchase a "nonresident" card for $50.

5. Survey of reference transactions will begin Monday. We will perform a reference count one week each quarter. Questions that count as reference are collection-related. We will be getting new people counters at both doors.

6. Policy changes were reviewed.

7. We discussed how the holds shelf should be set up. It was decided the hold slip should be longer so it can be stuck inside the book and that the patron's name should be listed at the top of the slip. Sue will make these changes.

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