Clayton Staff Meeting Notes: 12 Aug 2021

CLA Staff Meeting Notes 12 Aug 2021

Sue, Angela, Steven, Mitch, Rodney, Becky, Joy, Irene

Cyber Security

• SK recapped emails from Mayor Turner and Rick Perales regarding staff use of computers with non-approved services.
• AK explained how to help patrons access their personal accounts using public computers and wifi.

Ref Tracker

• SB recommended keeping a daily tally sheet and entering totals at the end of the work day. He also reminded us to keep tallies on both reference tracking systems.

Joy – Virtual conference

• SK mentioned JO’s participation in upcoming weekend conference.

Joy – HPL YouTube

• JO demonstrated HPL YouTube channel, showing how to find the HPL History Research Centers. She explained the video workflow from virtual webinar to YouTube post is still being developed, and is delayed by Communications Dept. re-org.

Consultation Computers

• SK reminded that consultation computers should be reserved for patron consultations. A patron requesting to use one for research should be encouraged to use one of the public computers, or to Consult 2.
• SB reported the IP address issue has not been resolved yet. Patrons experiencing connection issues using public computers may have to be moved from one network connection to another.

SWOT Update

• SK thanked those who have turned in SWOT reports, and noted that she, along with MC and JO, has not reported yet.

Angela

• Reminded that we are currently under stricter mask guidelines, and new cyber security standards.
• Discussed the upcoming reopening of HPL Central library and the remodeled Plaza.
• Talked about the effort to integrate Special Collections into book displays and other exhibits around HPL.

Round Robin
SK - collaboration with other collections
JO – continuing to book speakers for CLP
IW – doing presentation next Friday. Interviewing at least 3 people for new pt position on Monday.
SK – HEAR Plans, training
MC – working on editing workflows
SB – Ref Trackers, printing defaults, ongoing IP address issues, volunteer surveys
SK – FamilySearch FHC upgrades are done, so researchers should be able to access previously restricted databases. Reminder to suggest FS Consultation service for patrons needing more help, especially international.
AK – congrats to SK for 3 submissions to TLA Conference.