February 2013 Staff Meeting

New Youth Programs
Youth Services programs coming in the future will include 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, a book club at Phoenix School for 6th graders, lunchtime programs at the elementary schools, and the DDHS novel club.

Disc cleaning service
Since the waiver form and cash register departments have not been set up yet and everyone is not comfortable using the disc cleaning machine, we will postpone beginning this service until March 2.

Personnel matters
The number of hours each employee is allowed to work depends on their hiring agreement.  If anyone has questions about their limit, check with Amber.  Keep in mind that your weekday hours are adjusted down so that you don't go over your limit when Saturdays and Sundays are included.
A handout about FMLA was given to each employee.  The purpose of FMLA is to preserve your job in case you have to be off work without pay for an extended time due to medical or health issues.  We should complete the FMLA paperwork any time there is the possibility of a lengthy absence.

Challenged materials procedure
We had a patron question the appropriateness of one of our movies this month.  In the policy manual, you will find the Reconsideration of Challenged Materials policy, which outlines the procedures to be followed when a patron disagrees with choice of materials.  A verbal complaint is considered informal and may be referred to the Library Director if available.  The patron should be offered a Request for Reconsideration form to be completed if he or she wishes to file a formal complaint.

New policies
The Release of Adult Records policy outlines when an adult patron's library records may be released to a designated guardian or fiduciary agent.
Wireless Internet Policy has been revised to require the user to enter an access code.  Codes will be single-use, and will be stocked at the Adult Services desk.
Collections letter to be sent to patrons owing more than $50

Summer Reading Program
Themes:  Early Literacy & Children - Dig Into Reading
               Teens - Beneath the Surface
                Adults - Groundbreaking Reads
We divided into committees to begin planning events for the summer reading program.