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Media Release: Ralph Ellison Library Selected for NASA@ My Library STEAM Programming Initiative

Submitted by kterry on Fri, 10/08/2021 - 14:22

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.”

 

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NASA, STEAM

Help us name the new Edmond 24-hour library kiosk

Submitted by kterry on Wed, 10/06/2021 - 14:36

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.

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24-Hour Library Kiosk, Kiosk

24/7 Library Kiosk FAQs

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.

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Kiosk

United Way Update - A True OKC Story

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:

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United Way

Phone Number Defaults in CARL

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).

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Access Services, CARL

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