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

Thu Nov 9 06:45:29 EST 2023

It seems like Lyn's list has a lot of things on it that can't be done at the desk, or couldn't be done at our library (it may depend on the size of the library).

Here, staff on desk:

  1.  Help check books in
  2.  Pull holds
  3.  Reroute items to their departments (for example, putting YS material on a specified cart that YS will pick up later from the desk)
  4.  Work on compiling reading lists for specific topics and for future library presentations
  5.  Keep an eye on inside cameras
  6.  Check in new books
  7.  We have 2 people who work in TS and at public desks and they can do some processing and cataloging
  8.  Work on or edit PR material
  9.  Peruse print or online resources (Library Journal, NYT Book Review, etc.)

--M.

Michael Ritchie
Grandview Heights Public Library
<mritchie at ghpl.org>
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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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Date: Tue, Nov 7, 2023 at 1:30 PM
Subject: [OPLINLIST] Projects or Tasks for Circulation Staff
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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<http://norwalk.lib.oh.us/>

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