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It's a Library Miracle!

We have some great news about our eMedia collection.

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Automated Notification System Survey & Contact Information Update

Thank you so much for your assistance in preparing the new Automated Notification System. To test the effectiveness of our new system, please fill out our survey. Also, let us know if you have any updates to your contact information so we can update the system with your correct information. All entries are due on December 20th, 2013.

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Automated Emergency Calling System

*******This is an important announcement.  Text users, please read text section below.*******

For any future emergency library closure, MLS will use an automated notification system that will alert staff via their choice of communication: text, phone, email.  To expedite the behind the scenes needs to implement this, we need for each employee to complete the form located below today.
 

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Get Sparked!

Get Sparked!

At the last Managers of Library Operations meeting on November 13,2013, we covered the topic of positivity.  During the discussion, someone presented the idea of the libraries having a work day in which there is no negativity...no gossip...at all...just for a day.  A day where we put other's feelings, needs and considerations on the same level as our own. The group got very excited about the idea and overwhelmingly agreed it try it out.

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Zinio Updates - November 21, 2013

Thursday morning 11/21/13, a significant release to the RBdigital Gateway for Zinio for Libraries will go into full production on all library sites.

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Upward Transitions, formerly Travelers Aid of Oklahoma City

Please share with any staff that might issue library cards

Upward Transitions, formerly Travelers Aid of Oklahoma City moved in August from 1033 N Walker to 1134 W Main.  Since no one is able to live at this location or at the Oklahoma City’s day shelter at 1724 NW 3 the customer has to be able to show two acceptable forms of ID using another address to show eligibility for a library card.  They may use 1724 NW 3 or 1134 W Main as a Special Mail address only.  If you have any question please feel free to call me.

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SPinute: What’s your favorite memory of the library?

On September 27th, we asked the following question on Facebook: We’re assuming since you can read this, you’re a library lover so we want to know: what’s your favorite memory of the library? We have reviewed and analyzed their responses and created a SPinute video where we read their comments and discuss our findings. We hope you enjoy!

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4th Quarter Safety Training - Now Available

Safety training for the 4th quarter has been added as required training for all MLS Employees through the Metro U LMS. Employees must complete the following training (in the order below) to receive credit for 4th Quarter Safety Training: 1. Globally Harmonized System – New Hazard Communication 2. Your Library’s Fire Evacuation Procedures

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Important Zinio Update

RBDigital has released some updates to the Zinio for Libraries site.  Here is a list of the updates:
 
On 10/17/13, a significant release to the RBdigital for Zinio for Libraries went into full production on all library sites.  With the performance speed, image and experience improvements, there are a couple of notable enhancements to the library collection checkout process.

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Great Central US ShakeOut

In honor of the Great Central US ShakeOut, which will take place on Thursday, October 17 at 10:17am

In order to prepare to participate in the drill, please review the following steps and take actions that will help to protect you during an earthquake.

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