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Pretty much what the title says, make sure you check to make sure all the pieces of a camera are there before you check them. We found a video camera that was missing all of its cables today. It was last checked in on Sept 12, so it has been sitting for almost a month with missing parts.

Just a reminder to everyone to check and make sure the DVDs are in the cases when people return them before you check them in. If not don’t check it in, and let them know they forgot to put this disc back in the case. Usually they have just left it in the DVD player.

Hi guys,

I noticed some missed calls since the start of the semester on the reference phone. Make sure that you are answering both the circulation and reference phones when you are on shift if Ryan and I am not here. If the person calling would prefer to talk to one of us, just get their name and phone number.

Thanks!
Vanessa

Before you check in any returned graphing calculators, make sure you check the screen for damage. If you notice that there are any dark spots or cracks, I want you to see if there is a note in Sierra already documenting it. If there isn’t a note about the damage DON’T CHECK IT IN! You’re to give any newly damaged calculators to Ryan or Vanessa to inspect.

Here are the steps for checking for notes.

1. Click on F3 on the key board while you have Sierra pulled up so that you go to the “Search / Holds” menu.
2. Scan the barcode for the calculator and double click on the highlighted item from the list that shows up on the screen.
3. On the next screen, check to see if there is a “m” field with a note about previous damage (see the screenshot below).
4. If there is a note, check that the damage described matches what you see on the calculator.
   • If it doesn’t match or it looks like there is additional damage, just give it to Vanessa or Ryan without checking the item in.
   • If the damage matches what is listed in Sierra, check it in!

To show you some appreciation for all you do, we are going to be having a pizza party on Thursday, 25th at around noon! Most of you aren’t scheduled to work, but feel free to stop in and grab some free food on us.

Hi guys,

I know we’re almost to the end of the semester, but I really need you to pay more attention to your closing duties. I’ve had three people this week forget to mark down the gate count.

-Vanessa

It’s that time of the year! I need to know what everyone’s schedule for finals is. I have a blank schedule page that starts with Tuesday the 23rd, and ends with Tuesday the 30th. Once you know when your finals are, put them down on there so I don’t accidentally schedule someone during their exams.

While we wait to see if the ceiling is fixed behind the circulation desk, the cameras and other related equipment has been moved to the cabinet with the laptops. See Vanessa or Ryan if you don’t remember where these are located.

-Vanessa

Hi guys,

If a patron wants to connect an iPad up with the computers in the study rooms they’re going to need an HDMI cord (the cord that comes with the iPad charger) and this adapter:
You’ll find this adapter in the drawer with the headphones. The adapter can be plugged into one of the cords that comes out of the podium in the study rooms. Since there are two cords in the podium, you might have to switch between the two with the touch controller (black buttons with either green or blue outlines). These are touch activated so you won’t need to press hard.

If you’re totally lost or just want to see this in action, ask Ryan or Vanessa to show you what to do!