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Recent Internal Press Releases

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

 

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