Submitted by ssylvester on Thu, 06/26/2014 - 15:48
Library Operations (Headquarters) – Candace is working on details for the 2014 Staff Recognition Event and is completing training on the new MSDS Electronic Management System
Submitted by ssylvester on Fri, 06/13/2014 - 15:08
Library Operations (Headquarters) – Candace announced the Downtown College Consortium is closing its doors effective July 31st 2014. Candace has been in contact with organizations interested in partnering with MLS to occupy the space once available.
Candace reported the MLS Friends of the Library have funded this year’s Staff Recognition Event.
Submitted by ssylvester on Thu, 04/03/2014 - 00:00
Finance & Support – Lloyd reported Linda Hyams, Security Manager, has turned in her resignation letter. The Business Office is working on opening and posting the Security Manager position.
Information Technology – (Kay & Lloyd reported in Anne’s absence.)
Submitted by ssylvester on Thu, 03/20/2014 - 00:00
Finance & Support – Lloyd discussed his first time attending the Public Library Association (PLA) conference . He stated the presentations at PLA were substantial and the event was full of great information. He really enjoyed attending the conference.
Information Technology – Anne announced the IT department is preparing for their carpet installation. Anne also discussed her experience at PLA this year.
Submitted by ssylvester on Wed, 03/12/2014 - 16:12
Administration / Commission - The By-laws Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, March 3rd was cancelled due to inclement weather. The Administration Office is working on scheduling a new date for the meeting.
Donna emailed the carpet installation schedule with details on how this would affect staff working Downtown. Curtiss Ray – Maintenance Facilities Manager, will deliver portable shelves, boxes, and other materials needed prior to the carpet installation. Kim Terry stated a press release will be sent out today to notify the public on closing.
Submitted by ssylvester on Thu, 02/20/2014 - 13:38
Library Operations (Headquarters) – Candace is continuing to work on the Safety Manual revisions. She started working on the Annual MLS Staff Recognition event which will be held at the Cowboy Hall of Fame again this year. The date is set for Saturday, November 8th.
The new Downtown Library café will open around March 1st. The café name will change to ‘Hemingway Cafe’ and the operation hours will be 6:00am – 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Submitted by ssylvester on Thu, 02/20/2014 - 00:00
Library Operations (Headquarters) – Candace announced she is working on the chemical inventory for MSDS. The complete inventory will be available on MyMetroLibrary.
The MLS Safety Manual is almost complete.
Mark your calendars for the annual MLS Staff Recognition taking place Saturday, November 8th at the National Cowboy Hall of Fame.
Candace announced the Hemingway Café (Downtown Library) will open next week. The operation hours are 7:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Submitted by ssylvester on Thu, 01/23/2014 - 00:00
Library Operations – Denyvetta reported that the Belle Isle Library had their general staff meeting. Denyvetta proposed a question to the Belle Isle library staff, “What qualities and characteristics they seek in a manager? She shared a few of their ideas with the Ad Team.
