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Overdrive App Phasing Out

Overdrive recently announced their intentions to phase out the Overdrive app. This won’t happen any time soon; there’s no set timeline, but two developmental milestones that will advance the phaseout are adding the ability to import/synchronize wish lists to Libby and making Libby compatible with most accessibility programs and apps.

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Required November 2019 Compliance Course - Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity and Inclusion (REQ) November 2019

This compliance course is required by all MLS Staff. It is located in EduBrite and takes approximately 25 minutes to complete (video and knowledge check). There is an Introduction page with full course details.

Open Carry Law

This Friday, Nov. 1, 2019 the State of Oklahoma will allow people to carry a gun without a permit or license (Oklahoma Open Carry Law – HB 2597). This may be referred to as the Open Carry Law or Permitless Carry.

What is the Metropolitan Library System policy regarding guns?

AL 300 Rules of Conduct policy states:

Macmillan Changes Take Effect November 1

On July 25, the publisher Macmillan announced they would be making changes to their ebook lending terms. Beginning November 1, they will only allow MLS to purchase one copy of a new ebook with additional copies allowed 8 weeks after the title’s release. The anticipated outcomes of this change are longer wait times, frustrated customers, and a decrease in access – all things we strive to avoid.

Here are some important facts to communicate to customers:

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Staff Development Day Reflection Survey ending soon!

Just a few more days to have your voices heard ~ 10/31/2019

If you attended Staff Development Day 2019, would you please take a few minutes to complete our ‘shortened’ survey and provide the Staff Development Day Planning Committee with your thoughts and suggestions to help us plan for next year!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SD2019Reflection

 

Today is the Last Day to Contribute to the United Way Campaign

Today is the last day to contribute to our United Way campaign and we are proud of the progress we have made!

We have reached almost 50% of our $15,000 goal. Your contribution makes a difference. Many of the nonprofit organizations United Way supports benefit our library customers. Don't forget to make your contribution today.

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Thank a Colleague with a Fall Pumpkin Treat Sold By Staff Association!

Do you want to show your coworkers that you appreciate their hard work, or thank a colleague at another location? Staff Association has the solution! As a fundraiser for future staff events and to increase staff morale and connectivity, Staff Association is selling Fall Treats for $1! Each pumpkin-shaped treat bag comes with assorted candies such as chocolates, pretzels, and sweets. Treats also come with a label containing a customizable quote or message.

Sign up now through November 10th via the form HERE! After submitting the form you will receive an email from a Staff Association representative to confirm your order and set up payment. Payment must be provided in person to a Staff Association representative; no money may be sent through interoffice mail; cash only please.

ODL: Teen Book Con ~ November 16, 2019

**Supervisor Approval Required**

Mark your calendars! The Oklahoma Teen Book Con will be held at the University of Oklahoma Memorial Union in Norman on November 16, 2019.

November Individual Library Calendars

Here are the individual library calendars for November! 

National Friends of Libraries Week! Oct 20th to 26th

It's the 14th annual National Friends of Libraries Week! We are celebrating with our Friends board, committees, members, followers and most of all, our volunteers who work at the Sort Site! Thank you for taking the time at Staff Day to write thank you notes and shout outs to our volunteers. Their efforts have raised $5.9 million dollars for our libraries since 1981; $4.8 million of that has been granted back to MLS to date.

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