[OPLINLIST] [OPLINLIST} Projects or Tasks for Circulation Staff

[Lyn Glover]

Hi,
We keep a list of "Things To Do " at our service desks, for all staff.
This list includes:


   -

   Seek out patrons on the floor for assistance  (“Hi, are you finding
   everything you need?  Can I help you?”)
   -

   Shelving Books (See Circulation)
   -

   Help with Pull/Holds List (See Circulation)
   -

   Shelf-read books/face/consolidate*
   -

   Shelf-read DVDs, Audiobooks, CDs
   -

   Dust the tops of the displays and shelving units
   -

   Wipe down/sanitize cafe area
   -

   Wipe down/sanitize self-checkouts and copier (alcohol)
   -

   Wipe down/sanitize door handles and frequently touched surfaces
   -

   Check bathrooms: wipe down/sanitize touched surfaces
   -

   Check that printers have paper
   -

   Refill everyone's cleaning bottles
   -

   Sanitize writing utensils
   -

   Shred the papers that need to be shredded
   -

   Cut up scrap paper for use near phones
   -

   Check for needed supplies
   -

   Check personal and group email
   -

   Find an online training webinar to watch (SEO/YouTube, NEO-RLS,
   Mindspring, etc.)


*Shelf-Reading: Make sure books are clean, in good condition and in proper
order on the shelves

Facing: Adjust books on the shelf so that they are flush with the lip of
the shelf

Consolidating: Push rows of books together so that there are no gaps.  If
you need bookends, please see Circulation.



   -

   Check for patron calls that need to be made
   -

   Check for items that are expired on the Holds pick-up shelves
   -

   Alphabetize DVDs in drawer
   -

   Organize new/hotpick shelves
   -

   Reorganize holds (Be sure names are readable and facing the correct
   direction)
   -

   Organize backrooms (Tidy up desk space and inside the cabinets)
   -

   Check the bookdrop
   -

   Dilute more Lysol cleaning solution
   -

   Refill office supplies
   -

   Check the cabinet in back for missing DVDs/DVDs that need sleeves or
   need to be polished.  See if you can correct anything.
   -

   Make copies of forms we may need (hotspot list, opening/closing
   procedures, pull list, shelving log, etc)
   -

   Look for missing/lost/in transit books
   -

   Check if fish food needs measured/prepared
   -

   Clean Kitchenette


These are all shared tasks that need to be done continuously. Thanks!
Lyn
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From: Miranda Jenkins via OPLINLIST <oplinlist at lists.oplin.org>
Date: Tue, Nov 7, 2023 at 1:30 PM
Subject: [OPLINLIST] Projects or Tasks for Circulation Staff
To: oplinlist at lists.oplin.org <oplinlist at lists.oplin.org>


Hello everyone!

As we were working through job descriptions and responsibilities for staff,
we discovered we have a few clerks (they do not order books, plan programs,
etc.) in need of consistent duties that can be done at the desk. Right now,
the extra duties are either a one-off task like cutting out bookmarks or
something that pulls them away from the desk like shelf reading.

So, we'd love to hear what kinds of jobs, outside of the traditional
offerings, your circulation staff might be helping out with or taking on
around the library. We not only want to fill the staff's time during the
slower days, but also give them meaningful work that reiterates we are all
collaborators on the same team. Again, we're hoping to come up with a list
of projects or tasks that can be done at the desk, as we have plenty to
work on off desk.

Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

*Miranda R. Jenkins*

Assistant Director



*Address:* 46 West Main Street, Norwalk OH 44857

*Phone:* 419-668-6063

*Website:* norwalk.lib.oh.us
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Lyn Glover

Public Services Coordinator

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