MyMetrolibrary Updates July 2012

New to MyMetrolibrary!

1. Administrative Toolbar
2. Dashboard
3. Crafting Closet

When users now log into MyMetrolibrary they will see an administrative toolbar at the top of the site.  From there, they can view their account, add new content, view their dashboard, and shopping cart.  They also can log out by clicking Log Out in the top right corner.  The administrative toolbar offers some great features and can be updated at anytime to add new links or shortcuts for all staff.

A customizable dashboard page has been added so users of MyMetrolibrary can view blocks of content quickly on one page.   This is very similar to an iGoogle page where you have a set of widgets to choose from and can add them to your dashboard page.  

Another great feature is the crafting closet.  What’s the crafting closet?  It’s a way to save money and time.  If a location has a surplus of supplies and decorations and they are not using them, what better way to help use the surplus than to let another library or location borrow or have them?  Please add in surplus supplies and decorations for loaning into the crafting closet. If a staff member is logged in, they can actually request items from the location that houses the supplies/decoration then they can route or go pick up them up!  

All three new features came from ideas from staff.   If you or your department have a great idea, please let Web Services know!