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1. Database Highlight #2: We've Got the Ice Cream for That

   July is National Ice Cream month! This week’s database highlight goes to Culture Grams . ...

   07/10/2017 - 11:17 - 13 comments

2. Update on Department Moves Timeline

   Morgan has been working on the logistics of the upcoming department moves – affecting the downtown library and the service center staff primarily. The below dates reflect the current look of things in terms of time, as it requires coordination ...

   07/12/2017 - 15:05 - 0 comments

3. Let the Games Begin: Summer Reading Staff Challenge Launches Monday, July 17th!

   Location:  All Locations On Monday, we will launch a little friendly competition to measure the largest jump in minutes from July 17th to July 31st at each library location. The good thing about these games is that the odds are in ...

   07/14/2017 - 17:15 - 0 comments

4. Keep Climbing – WE ARE Building a better World

   GOAL: 16 million minutes read ...

   07/17/2017 - 09:01 - 2 comments

5. Hello, BoardDocs - Where You Can Find the Commission Packet

   The spot where you would normally find the commission packet has changed. Instead of viewing the PDF commission packet files on the intranet or metrolibrary.org, you will now view them on BoardDocs . ...

   07/17/2017 - 14:08 - 6 comments

6. Database Highlight #3: We've Got the Hobby for That

   This summer the Metropolitan Library System invites members to “build a better world”. We’ve got a database for that (you knew we did)! This week’s database highlight goes to Ebsco’s Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center . ...

   07/17/2017 - 09:27 - 7 comments

7. Simple Navigation Update

   Hello Everyone! ...

   07/18/2017 - 15:50 - 0 comments

8. Database Highlight #4: We've got the City for That

   How can you build a better world without seeing it first? Take a virtual vacation with this week’s database highlight – A to Z World Travel .  ...

   07/24/2017 - 12:25 - 14 comments

9. New Report Available on OrangeBoy Savannah Dashboard

   We (Morgan Jones, Jon Rollman, and Kim Terry) have been hard at work developing new reports that will help Managers across the Library System make data-driven decisions using information available in the OrangeBoy Database. Look for updates in the ...

   07/28/2017 - 08:27 - 0 comments

10. Database Highlight #5: We've got the Skill Set for That

    This week’s “build a better world” database highlight is Lynda.com . Lynda.com’s comprehensive videos, exercise files, and transcripts will help you develop a variety of skills.   ...

    07/31/2017 - 08:44 - 4 comments

11. Hello, RBDigital / See Ya, Zinio

    Starting today, August 2nd, active Zinio app users will receive a message guiding them to download the new RBdigital app. If you are an active Zinio user and do not see the notification, try completely closing the app and relaunching. While ...

    08/02/2017 - 14:29 - 0 comments

12. Brown bag – Don’t make Tim eat lunch alone

    If you missed out on the brown bag with Tim today, there will be another one next month! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to ask Tim those burning questions, and perhaps more importantly, don’t make him eat lunch alone. ...

    08/03/2017 - 15:35 - 1 comment

13. Summer Reading Challenge (Updated Daily)

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    08/07/2017 - 08:14 - 7 comments

14. Database Highlight #6: We've got the Research Pack for That!

    It’s Back to School time! While it might be too early for the kids to start thinking about research, here at Metro it’s all we think about (right?). This week’s database highlight is a four-for-one. SIRS Discoverer is a visually appealing ...

    08/07/2017 - 08:09 - 2 comments

15. Come Celebrate Bethany’s New Library Facility

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    08/08/2017 - 11:26 - 3 comments

16. Intranet Update - August 13th

    In June, we completed a server migration of the Intranet and ran into several issues on our host’s side.  We postponed our migration until we could complete further testing and to better understand the issues we experienced.   I’m happy to report ...

    08/08/2017 - 14:44 - 0 comments

17. Zinio App Rebranding to RBdigital

    Staring on July 10th ( UPDATE:  As of July 26th, this message has yet to be sent to users), Zinio app users will see a message guiding them to download Recorded Books Digital’s (RBD) new RBdigital app. This migration is a part of the company’s ...

    08/14/2017 - 15:45 - 0 comments

18. Hoopla is LIVE

    Just a reminder – hoopla launches today! ...

    08/14/2017 - 12:55 - 3 comments

19. FREE Shirts for All – Order by Monday 08/14

    Fill out my online form . ...

    08/18/2017 - 12:58 - 0 comments

20. Test Our Updated Research Page

    Hello Staff, ...

    08/21/2017 - 07:13 - 1 comment

21. Database Highlight #7: We've got the Encyclopedia for That

    Remember choosing an animal to research then having to choose a different animal because the encyclopedia with your animal in it was being used? Those days are gone! Now students have access to a full encyclopedia 24/7. This week’s database ...

    08/14/2017 - 13:45 - 12 comments

22. Database Highlight #8: We've got the Interface for That

    Ebscohost , with its academic, public, medical, and school databases, has long been a librarian favorite. However, the members we serve tend to find it intimidating and overwhelming. That’s where Explora comes in. A member-friendly interface, ...

    08/24/2017 - 08:28 - 9 comments

23. Bi-Annual Maintenance for CARL.X servers - August 26, 2017

    Staff, ...

    08/29/2017 - 13:06 - 0 comments

24. Database Highlight #10: We've got the Resume for That

    Libraries often report being asked for help creating a resume. This week’s database highlight, Cypress Resume , walks users step by step through the process of building their resume. Unlike Word Templates, which can be filled with trick ...

    09/05/2017 - 08:32 - 9 comments

25. 3rd Quarter Safety 2017

    Attachments:  3rd quarter Safety Power Point.pdf Tags:  Safety Training ...

    09/08/2017 - 08:58 - 0 comments

26. IC wants YOUR feedback!

    Location:  All Locations As I continue to develop our system’s communication plan and the most effective tools to utilize for communication within the system – I would like to ask each of you to weigh in with your honest feedback ...

    09/11/2017 - 09:11 - 0 comments

27. Database Highlight #9: We've got the Facts for That

    This week’s database highlight,  World Almanac for Kids , is part encyclopedia, part atlas, part quiz, and part instruction. There’s something for every student whether it is looking up a research topic or satisfying a curiosity.  Not to mention ...

    08/28/2017 - 08:50 - 10 comments

28. Database Highlight pause for Suicide Prevention Week

    There’s no database highlight this week because there’s no good database providing the answers to a problem staff and members know all too well. This week is Suicide Prevention Week. Chances are you or someone you care about has been affected. ...

    09/14/2017 - 10:03 - 3 comments

29. ODL Expands EBSCO Offerings in New Statewide Database Contract

    Press release from our friends at the  Oklahoma Department of Libraries : ...

    09/15/2017 - 11:06 - 3 comments

30. Database Highlight #11: We've got the Heritage for That

    National Hispanic Heritage Month is officially under way! Hispanic Americans have been a part of the American experience well before the Declaration of Independence. This week’s database highlight, Latino American Experience , traces Latin ...

    09/18/2017 - 09:19 - 10 comments

31. IMPACT Survey

    Location:  All Locations On Monday October 2nd, we will be launching a public-facing survey to better understand our community and how people use our public technology resources and services. The Oklahoma Department of Libraries ...

    09/26/2017 - 08:35 - 0 comments

32. Database Highlight #12: We've got the Language for That

    This week’s database highlight goes to Mango Languages , the fun language learning database. Choose from 72 languages. Along with a typical language course, there are specialty courses. Of particular interest is the Spanish for Librarians ...

    09/25/2017 - 09:45 - 15 comments

33. Friends Membership Campaign: Let's GO!

    Fall is the time of year for warm layers, lattes and... ...

    10/03/2017 - 14:42 - 0 comments

34. Database Highlight #13: We've got the Cure for That

    Amidst the coming candy frenzy, October is Health Month. So with a nod to health awareness, this week’s database highlight is Consumer Health Complete . With patients/laypeoples' needs in mind, Consumer Health Complete provides information ...

    10/02/2017 - 08:21 - 5 comments

35. Register for a Free Health Screening & Flu Shot by Oct. 6

    Health Screenings and Flu Shots are available to ALL employees, both full-time and part-time, at no cost to you. The library system provides these services as a benefit of the Wellness Works Program. ...

    10/11/2017 - 08:28 - 0 comments

36. Commission: Finance Committee Meeting Oct. 4

    To keep everyone as up to date as possible on Commission meetings, I am going to start posting a reminder to the intranet with a direct link to the agenda for that meeting. ...

    10/11/2017 - 08:35 - 0 comments

37. Introducing Film Scripts Online

    "Well, I ain’t a lawyer, but it sounds like a good contract to me.” ...

    10/13/2017 - 08:03 - 11 comments

38. Database Highlight #14 - We've Got the Underground for That

    October is LGBTQ History Month and October 11th is National Coming Out day. Of course, the country wasn’t always so open to a free expression of sexuality and gender. The Archives of Sexuality , this week’s database highlight, is a collection ...

    10/10/2017 - 09:15 - 9 comments

39. Overdrive adds reading history

    Members who have requested to see lists of ebook/eaudio they’ve checked out will be happy to hear Overdrive has added Your History. When a member checks out a book, the title will automatically be added to the History. Members also have the option ...

    10/13/2017 - 08:41 - 5 comments

40. UPDATED Commission: Executive Committee Meeting Oct. 16

    The next meeting is the Executive Committee Meeting on Oct. 16 at the *Downtown Library at 1:00 PM . ...

    10/17/2017 - 13:18 - 0 comments

41. FOL Week Friends Volunteer Story: Joe McReynolds

    This week (Oct. 15-21) is National Friends of The Libraries Week ! To celebrate the efforts of our Friends at the Metro, we will share the stories of some of our Friends volunteers and what the experience means to them. ...

    10/16/2017 - 16:12 - 7 comments

42. Staff Day Photos, Forums, Reflection Survey and More!

    Whether or not you were able to attend Staff Day 2017, the intranet has fun and interesting Staff Day information available to you! ...

    10/17/2017 - 14:28 - 0 comments

43. Database Highlight #15: We've got the Font for That

    It’s National Dyslexia Awareness Month! Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability “characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities.” – International Dyslexia ...

    10/16/2017 - 09:04 - 6 comments

44. Professional Development: Career Cruising

    As you may already know, Career Cruising is a career development software the library offers its members to assess their skills, develop a career plan, and explore career and college options. But did you know that they also offer development ...

    10/18/2017 - 11:22 - 0 comments

45. FOL Week Friends Volunteer Story: Deanne York

    This week (Oct. 15-21) is National Friends of The Libraries Week ! To celebrate the efforts of our Friends at the Metro, we will share the stories of some of our Friends volunteers and what the experience means to them. ...

    10/18/2017 - 13:11 - 0 comments

46. FOL Week Friends Volunteer Story: Jan Rowland

    This week (Oct. 15-21) is National Friends of The Libraries Week ! To celebrate the efforts of our Friends at the Metro, we will share the stories of some of our Friends volunteers and what the experience means to them. ...

    10/20/2017 - 08:24 - 0 comments

47. Commission: Next Regular Meeting Oct. 19

    The next  Regular Commission Meeting  is Oct. 19 at Southern Oaks Library at 3:30 PM . ...

    10/20/2017 - 15:58 - 0 comments

48. Zinio app shutting down October 23rd

    Members who use the Zinio have one week to migrate over to RBdigital’s new app. Starting on October 23 rd , the Zinio app will no longer be accessible. Members who try opening the app will receive the message “Zinio for Libraries has merged ...

    10/23/2017 - 08:49 - 0 comments

49. Database Highlight #16: We’ve got the Historical Controversy for That

    Political controversy is nothing new. This week’s database highlight, Issues & Controversies in American History , covers past historical divisions. In retrospect, some seem silly and outdated while others still cause debate today. ...

    10/23/2017 - 08:55 - 2 comments

50. OverDrive Platform Updates - October 30th, 2017

    OverDrive is excited to show a preview upcoming updates to our OverDrive-powered website related to the Kindle® Book format. Working closely with Amazon, OverDrive identified opportunities to improve the discovery and borrowing experience for ...

    10/23/2017 - 13:24 - 1 comment

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