The Ralph Ellison Library, part of the Metropolitan Library System, has been selected through a competitive application process to be part of NASA@ My Library, an education initiative created to increase and enhance STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) learning opportunities for library customers throughout the nation.
“The Ralph Ellison Library is one of just 60 libraries nationwide to be part of this initiative, and we’re thrilled to have been selected,” said Kristin Williamson, children’s services manager, who applied for the grant. “We look forward to introducing STEAM concepts to our younger customers and to exploring the universe together with people of all ages during our programs in 2021 and 2022.”
As you know, we have a new 24/7 Edmond Library Kiosk which will probably be used mostly for holds pickups and returns.
Put your creativity hat on and help us come up with a name for this new awesome corner of Edmond! Need a start? Here are some quick ideas the Communications Cabinet came up with (but I think you guys can do better!):
Book Nook?
Metro Express?
Nacho Libro (seriously?? lol!)
Shelfie Station
Help us name this little guy. We're taking names until October 17.
Submitted by kimberly.boldt on Wed, 10/06/2021 - 08:41
Hello Metro,
We have gathered a number of facts and frequently asked questions for curious staff. Our wonderful colleagues in CIS are entering the pertinent (for customers) information for the public into FAQs on our web site. If you have questions, something to add to our FAQs , or to set up a training session, please contact Teresa Matthews or Kimberly Boldt.
Submitted by larry.white on Tue, 10/05/2021 - 13:41
During this United Way campaign time, I will be sharing some stories from of real people who have been helped by United Way of Central Oklahoma’s partner agencies as well as video messages from staff who have a connection with United Way.
View a special message from Midwest City Library's Roger Banker:
Submitted by tricia.andrews on Tue, 10/05/2021 - 09:17
In September I send out a MS Form to gather staff input in phone number defaults in CARL. As a reminder, with the addition of the "572" area code, a question was proposed to change the default area code in CARL to be blank (instead of “405-“). Additionally, CARL is very specific on how it searches for phone numbers. It will only bring back results if the format matches exactly. If the phone number is searched as "405-606-3863" but entered on the account as "(405) 606-3863", then the account WILL NOT be listed in the search results (and vice versa).
Good news! We will soon have two more venues to partner with for more Experience Passes. Starting on November 1, we will be offering Experience Passes to the Oklahoma History Center and it's affiliated museums and historic sites and Skeletons: the Museum of Osteology.
Submitted by chloe.crawford on Thu, 09/23/2021 - 08:43
Flu season is coming!
Take advantage of your employee benefits, free flu shots to all company employees! We encourage you to stay healthy and take advantage of this preventive health service offered by Walgreens! Check out the benefits the flu shot provides.
October 6th Downtown Library - 300 Park Ave, OKC, OK, 73102
October 8th Northwest Library – 5600 NW 122nd St, OK, OK 73142
October 12th Midwest City Library – 8143 E Reno Ave, OKC, OK 73110
October 15th Southern Oaks Library – 6900 S Walker Ave, OKC, OK 73139
Please note the high dose quadrivalent flu vaccine will be available for employees 65+. If you are not able to get a flu shot a one of the library locations, a voucher will be available soon. You can take that voucher to any Walgreens to receive the flu shot.
Lastly, please complete the flu shot waiver (sections A-C) prior to your screening and bring with you to your appointment.
Feel free to contact me regarding any questions or concerns. Thank you all so much.
Good news! We will soon have two more venues to partner with for more Experience Passes. Starting on November 1, we will be offering Experience Passes to the Oklahoma History Center and it's affiliated museums and historic sites and Skeletons: the Museum of Osteology.