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Internal Press Releases

Register for a Free Health Screening & Flu Shot by Oct. 6

Submitted by Wellness Works on Tue, 09/26/2017 - 09:43

Health Screenings and Flu Shots are available to ALL employees, both full-time and part-time, at no cost to you. The library system provides these services as a benefit of the Wellness Works Program.

Health Screenings take approximately 15 minutes to complete. A health professional will take your blood pressure, heart rate, height, weight, and waist circumference, then administer a quick finger stick blood test.

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Wellness Works, Health, Benefits

IMPACT Survey

Submitted by morgan.jones on Tue, 09/26/2017 - 08:35

On Monday October 2nd, we will be launching a public-facing survey to better understand our community and how people use our public technology resources and services. The Oklahoma Department of Libraries has provided access to this tool to all public libraries in Oklahoma.

Tags: 
Surveys, Planning

Survey Says

Submitted by kdelaney on Mon, 09/25/2017 - 12:18

Hello Friends!

Sadie and I are preparing for our Staff Day presentation and need your help.  We are hosting a database session called, “Database Duel” modeled after the popular Family Feud format.  To prepare our duels, we need your feedback!  Your responses to the survey questions will serve as the answers to our rounds.  Your follow co-workers will have to use their knowledge to guess which responses will get the most points.

Take Survey

Database Highlight #12: We've got the Language for That

Submitted by sadie.bruce on Mon, 09/25/2017 - 08:51

This week’s database highlight goes to Mango Languages, the fun language learning database. Choose from 72 languages. Along with a typical language course, there are specialty courses. Of particular interest is the Spanish for Librarians course which includes Obtaining a Library Card, Help at the Reference Desk, Access Resources, What Activities are Happening at the Library, and Job Search.

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Databases

Updated M.E.T.R.O. Way Training Schedule

Submitted by victoria.stephens on Tue, 09/19/2017 - 08:07

We are excited to share the schedule of M.E.T.R.O. Way training sessions with everyone (see below). M.E.T.R.O. Way training sessions will be offered on evenings and weekends throughout the month of October. You do not need to register in advance to participate - just make sure you sign in at the training. Additional times will be added to this schedule. If you have questions you are welcome to reach out to our Learning and Development team.

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M.E.T.R.O. Way, Training

Database Highlight #11: We've got the Heritage for That

Submitted by sadie.bruce on Mon, 09/18/2017 - 09:19

National Hispanic Heritage Month is officially under way! Hispanic Americans have been a part of the American experience well before the Declaration of Independence. This week’s database highlight, Latino American Experience, traces Latin-American history from the Mayan Empire to modern times. Using first and secondary sources, the timeline takes users through the Great Depression and the Latin-American experience of the civil rights movement.

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Databases

ODL Expands EBSCO Offerings in New Statewide Database Contract

Submitted by sadie.bruce on Fri, 09/15/2017 - 08:06

Press release from our friends at the Oklahoma Department of Libraries:

The Oklahoma Department of Libraries has once again selected EBSCO Information Services to provide the statewide reference databases for all schools and libraries in the state. The new contract goes into effect on October 1, 2017, and can be extended for up to five years.

Here's what you need to know right now:

Tags: 
statewide databases, Databases

Introducing Film Scripts Online

Submitted by sadie.bruce on Mon, 09/11/2017 - 13:29

"Well, I ain’t a lawyer, but it sounds like a good contract to me.”

Recognize that line? It’s the first words uttered in the classic movie, 42nd Street, written by Rian James and James Seymour.

Attachments: 
Film Scripts Online Bookmark
Film Scripts Online Poster
Movie Posters
Alexander Street Logos

Database Highlight pause for Suicide Prevention Week

Submitted by sadie.bruce on Mon, 09/11/2017 - 08:24

There’s no database highlight this week because there’s no good database providing the answers to a problem staff and members know all too well. This week is Suicide Prevention Week. Chances are you or someone you care about has been affected. Many struggling are MLS members.

Please take a minute to familiarize yourself with these hotlines:

NATIONAL
Reachout National Hotline
Crisis & Information Line
24 hours / 7 days 
1-800-522-9054

3rd Quarter Safety 2017

Submitted by victoria.stephens on Fri, 09/08/2017 - 08:58
Attachments: 
3rd quarter Safety Power Point.pdf
Tags: 
Safety Training

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