Thursday, September 2, 2021

Staff Meeting Notes.

In Attendance: SK, MH,JO,IBW, RS, MC, SB,  & AK.  Notetaker: MH

FamilySearch restricted images via email request : We will no longer print out copies of restricted family search imaged because we are open to the public. Family History Centers are open, and customers can come in to use the computers.  Customers can contact Family Search for a look-up if needed.

Handgun memo (SK)  We received an email 8/31/21 from Mayor Turner with regards to staff members  possessing firearms on city property. This includes personal vehicles. City policy has not changed regarding the new hand gun law. Children and school group changes have not been addressed yet. Follow past guidelines.

Staples order (SK)  Next staple order is due by the middle of September.  Keep in mind ideas for programing needs. Displays, etc.  SB mentioned bulletin board for fliers.  SK will start working on the sign-in computer kiosks.  JO purchased plastic sign holders for all the tables.

Cool Sources (SK)  Cool Sources is back!  Due by last Monday of the month. September 30^th.

Next meeting: slide scanner / photo scanner training (9 SEP)  SB will present training at our next staff meeting on how to use the slide scanner. How to put in slides correctly.

Professional Development opportunities (SK)  Next Thursday’s training can be used for professional training. TxSGS Oct; Library on-line training; Family Search talks; National Archives; State libraries. Let IBW know so she can change the schedule.  Let SK know of interest.

 

NL service hours increase (NO SPC changes) (SK)  Neighborhood house at some locations will be changing to longer hours and nights. Check “Locations” on HPL site for changes and call the location before you send the customer.  New location guide will be at desk for staff to use. Not for customer use yet.  Special Collections hours are not changing.  Soft opening of Central on the 7^th and Plaza will open on the 8, September.

 

Managers Meeting notes: Text Share.  Customer can fill out online form and we send it to LMS for processing. LMS will send the card in the mail. Person must live in the city of Houston and have a HPL card for 6 months with no fines, In good standing.

 

Outreaches: September: SK and JO will set up a table display for Hispanic Heritage Month on the plaza at Cen.  October: Kids Halloween on the Plaza event with candy. Jo and SK. 

 

Sections reports:

 MH: Face to Face talk with Clayton Friends To day at 1:00pm.

 

SB: Use Ref Tracker. Retired the spreadsheet.  Attended a volunteer meeting to prepare job description and job duties. Worked on website changes. Posting Crier articles.

 

RS. Almost finished processing and shelving  all of the bindery books.

 

IBW placed yellow sheets in books for RS to process. CLA Library presents Family Search on Friday Sept.3^rd.  JO informed us that IBW has 232 registered for her talk. IBW has less backlogged books on the shelf than last month. She processed 66 books.  Working on reviewing & updating talks for outreaches.

 

JO and SK speaking in Reno Nevada Community College class.  JO will send out the emails for Library presents with all the information attached. The customer must be registered to get the email.

Sept 24^th presents program has 20 people registered.  Please help get the work out.   Jo will be attending  We are Cousins conference and  presenting a talk.   Programs for 2022 have been scheduled.