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  1. Database Highlight #50: We've got the Winged Creature for That

    Remember flipping through the colorful issues of National Geographic Kids ? Did you save some copies thinking you might hand them down to a child only to find them molded in the attic? No worries – we have it covered with National Geographic ...

    07/09/2018 - 10:24 - 8 comments

  2. Database Highlight #51: We've got the Digital Encyclopedia for That

    Some kids love Frog and Toad and some kids would rather read about real amphibians! Today’s kid doesn’t need a heavy Britannica set. We have a digital encyclopedia online and available 24/7. Britannica Library Children is a kid-friendly ...

    07/16/2018 - 07:44 - 3 comments

  3. Mergent Intellect - New Features

    The premier company and industry database, Mergent Intellect , has added two new features: a Learning Center and the ability to add financial details to your search criteria. ...

    07/18/2018 - 09:55 - 0 comments

  4. Alexa, meet Hoopla

    Hoopla announced an integration with Amazon Alexa, allowing users to use voice commands to access and listen to Hoopla music and audiobook downloads, Ask the number of borrows/credits they have remaining on their account and other information. ...

    07/18/2018 - 13:43 - 0 comments

  5. Odilo is LIVE

      Odilo , Metro’s newest Spanish language ebook/eaudio platform, is live and ready for customer use. If you haven’t given Odilo a try, check out the catalog  or download the app for iOS/Android/Kindle Fire. All you need is your library card ...

    05/11/2018 - 15:45 - 5 comments

  6. Database Highlight #52: We've got the Film Script for That

    Sick of beach reads? Try something different with Film Scripts Online . This week’s database highlight contains over 1,000 film scripts including golden age classics, award winners, and modern masterpieces. Keyword search or browse by genre, ...

    07/23/2018 - 08:45 - 6 comments

  7. Reminder: AutoMate Replaces Auto Repair Reference Center on August 1st

    REMINDER:  Starting August 1st ,  ARRC  will no longer be accessible and will be fully replaced by  AutoMate .  ...

    07/25/2018 - 11:03 - 1 comment

  8. Reminder: Freegal's Last Day is July 23rd

    After careful review and consideration, Collection Development has made the decision to cancel  Freegal . The last day of service will be July 23 rd . However, customers will be able to transfer all downloaded music to a computer so they ...

    07/27/2018 - 10:04 - 0 comments

  9. Community Needs Assessment, Outcomes, and You!

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    07/13/2018 - 15:32 - 11 comments

  10. Keeping New York Times Online

    There was such a big response to the feedback request on the possible cancellation for New York Times Online , I thought posting the decision here would be more useful than individual emails. The responses indicated a high level of value gained ...

    08/03/2018 - 13:19 - 0 comments

  11. Database Scavenger Hunt #1 - We're going Back to School

    Ready to put to use what you've learned over 52 weeks of database highlights? Of course you are! Each month, you'll be given a new themed scavenger hunt. You'll have until the end of the month to complete the questions and either ...

    08/06/2018 - 08:46 - 0 comments

  12. Graphic Novel Changes

    The Graphic Novel Discussion Group’s recommendations for changes in cataloging and shelving these materials have been adopted and will be implemented in the coming months. Read about the decisions and how they impact your library here . ...

    08/07/2018 - 14:27 - 7 comments

  13. Pronouncing Odilo

    After months of applying American English phonetics when discussing Odilo, it dawned on me that perhaps I was speaking incorrectly. I've been saying 'oh-deh-loh'.  I reached out to our rep and she very graciously informed me the ...

    08/09/2018 - 13:34 - 1 comment

  14. DVS Update

    Our team in Development & Volunteer Services wanted to provide the following updates to all staff. ...

    08/28/2018 - 15:45 - 0 comments

  15. Virtual Reference Shelves - Newly Stocked!

    Introducing the Gale Virtual Reference Library  and Gale Directory Library . ...

    08/29/2018 - 11:15 - 0 comments

  16. Outcomes Steering Committee Minutes

    Location:  All Locations Based on the great work in the form of the Community Needs Assessment completed by the EPS Department and the Engagement Managers, it became apparent that for Metro to make progress in the six outcome ...

    08/29/2018 - 13:03 - 0 comments

  17. Nominations are Now Open for the 2018 Value Awards

    Do you know a stellar Metro Library staff member deserving of recognition? ...

    08/31/2018 - 15:29 - 6 comments

  18. Learningfest September 2019

    Location:  Learning & Development Check out September's Learningfest with Lynda.com courses for all staff! ...

    09/02/2018 - 23:03 - 0 comments

  19. EduMintues - Series 4 on Accountability now available in EduMinutes ~ My Items

    This is the second to the last EduMinutes on Accountability.  (EduMinutes are Optional - as you will see (OPT) in the name of the course.) This is a huge topic for Lynda.com that is why there are five (5) EduMinutes in this series!  MLS is ...

    09/04/2018 - 07:41 - 0 comments

  20. ODL Reference Survey Starts Tomorrow (9/5)

    Library Staff, ...

    09/04/2018 - 09:08 - 0 comments

  21. Database Scavenger Hunt #2 - We're going to the Movies

    This month we're going to the movies! Use library eservices or databases to answer four questions. You'll have until the end of the month to complete the questions and either email or interoffice mail the answers to Collection ...

    09/04/2018 - 09:18 - 0 comments

  22. System-Wide Survey Sept. 5-11

    As part of the annual statistics Metro reports to ODL (the Oklahoma Department of Libraries) each year, we will soon be conducting a system-wide Reference Survey. Answering the questions of customers is an important part of the service that ...

    09/05/2018 - 14:09 - 0 comments

  23. REMINDER: Submit your Nominations for the 2018 Value Awards

    Do you know a stellar Metro Library staff member deserving of recognition? ...

    09/07/2018 - 11:29 - 0 comments

  24. Staff Day Registration Opens Friday, September 7th!

    We’re excited to provide a day of education, enrichment, team building, and recognition for all Metro Library Staff. Full details and registration will be posted on the Intranet on Friday, September 7th and will close on Wednesday, September 19.  ...

    09/10/2018 - 11:27 - 0 comments

  25. Bonus Scavenger Hunt - US History in Context

    Looking for a challenge? Try to find all the answers to US History in Context’s Spanish Heritage Month scavenger hunt. ...

    09/17/2018 - 09:37 - 0 comments

  26. New Donated Books Receipting Process

    The Friends of the Library (FOL) will be changing how donors of books and materials receive their tax receipts. ...

    09/18/2018 - 10:24 - 0 comments

  27. FREE Health Screenings and Flu Shots from Wellness Works!

    Health Screenings and Flu Shots are available to ALL employees, both full- and part-time, at absolutely no cost to you .   ...

    09/20/2018 - 13:00 - 0 comments

  28. Staff Day Registration CLOSES on 09/19/18@ 11:59

    We’re excited to provide a day of education, enrichment, team building, and recognition for all Metro Library Staff. Please take a minute to complete your Staff Day registration, including lunch selection and breakout session preferences. Please ...

    09/24/2018 - 06:57 - 7 comments

  29. Library Card Sign-Up Month Begins Tomorrow!

    September is Library Card Sign-Up Month and we are excited to share some fun promotional opportunities with you! Customers will have the chance to be entered for a drawing for an Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7 and staff will have the chance to win a ...

    09/14/2018 - 13:26 - 6 comments

  30. Outcome Steering Committee Meeting Minutes

    The Outcome Steering Committee met for the second time on September 19. Minutes have been posted on the Project Page .  Tags:  Outcomes ...

    09/25/2018 - 11:40 - 0 comments

  31. EduMinutes ~ Series 5 on Accountability now available in EduBrite ~ My Items

    Location:  Learning & Development This is the last series on Accountability (Core Competency in our Performance Development Plan). It is optional (as you will now see OPT in the course title). This series is only 16(m) 5(s). ...

    10/02/2018 - 16:15 - 0 comments

  32. The Outlook moves Online

    The Outlook , the oldest continually published United States investment newsletter, is now available online ! Previously, customers would have to visit one of the branches carrying the newsletter but now The Outlook can be accessed in ...

    10/03/2018 - 08:58 - 0 comments

  33. Collection Management Training REQUIRED.. Read on

    Location:  Learning & Development The Collection Management Workshop Series is now REQUIRED (REQ) for: ...

    10/05/2018 - 09:09 - 0 comments

  34. 2018 ODL Reference Survey Results

    A few weeks ago, we conducted the ODL Reference Survey. The survey ran from September 5th through September 11th. Library staff kept track of the times they helped customers with their questions and noted whether they were answering Reference or ...

    10/05/2018 - 11:24 - 2 comments

  35. Friends, Membership and Book Donations - Oh My!

    Development and Volunteers Services has a few reminders for you as we head into October... ...

    10/10/2018 - 16:02 - 0 comments

  36. Local Programming Update

    Thank you so much for the hard work and dedication you brought to a successful Summer Reading this year and to the engagement-related tasks you complete daily.  We acknowledge the pause was a source of frustration and confusion and we want to ...

    10/11/2018 - 14:29 - 0 comments

  37. Library Card Sign-Up Month Final Results

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    10/12/2018 - 10:11 - 1 comment

  38. 2018 United Way Campaign

    We would like to announce the kick-off of our 2018 United Way Campaign, Oct. 8 - Oct. 22. Each year the library participates in the United Way campaign because we know how much United Way partner agencies do for our library customers. Our goal ...

    10/15/2018 - 08:33 - 0 comments

  39. Staff Day Presentation Materials Now Available

    If you missed a session you were interested in or wanted to take a second look at the presentation materials for a session you attended - provided presentations are now available on the Staff Day page HERE . ...

    10/15/2018 - 08:41 - 0 comments

  40. Some eResource Updates

    RBDigital  and hoopla  have added functionality to support customer use. Infobase products are experiencing some intermittent down times and lags. ...

    10/15/2018 - 09:39 - 0 comments

  41. October's Lynda.com Spotlight Course

    This month's spotlight course is short, sweet and to the point only 39(m) 50(s) ...

    10/16/2018 - 08:21 - 0 comments

  42. Workshop Offering ~ 10-25-18

    **Seek Supervisor Approval** ...

    10/17/2018 - 08:07 - 0 comments

  43. Lynda Power User of the Month

    Congratulations to Aileen Barton, Children's Librarian at BI for being the Lynda Power User of the Month! ...

    10/17/2018 - 08:43 - 1 comment

  44. EduMinutes - NEW Series - Communication Series 1 2018 (OPT)

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    10/22/2018 - 09:21 - 0 comments

  45. United Way Campaign Update

    We have reached 39% of our United Way Campaign goal! There is still time to participate in this year’s program and make a difference to non-profit agencies serving our community. The program concludes Oct. 22 and we hope to have reached our goal ...

    10/22/2018 - 12:47 - 0 comments

  46. We did it! 2018 United Way Campaign

    We reached almost 80 percent of our $10,000 goal this year. Way to go! To see our progress thermometer, visit your personal United Way page. Tags:  United Way ...

    10/23/2018 - 15:41 - 0 comments

  47. Today is the Last Day of Our United Way Campaign

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

    10/23/2018 - 15:41 - 0 comments

  48. EduMinutes Communication Series 2 (OPT)

    WHY :  Enhancing your personal and professional communication skills is vital in today's society. Whether you are dealing with internal or external customers, having self-awareness is becoming more and more important when communicating.  ...

    10/29/2018 - 08:16 - 0 comments

  49. HUM Compliance Course - Discrimination and Harassment in the Workplace

    HUM Compliance Course ~ Discrimination and Harassment in the  Workplace is due to be completed by October 31, 2018 . Tags:  HUM , Compliance , Discrimination , Learning and Development , Training ...

    10/29/2018 - 13:56 - 0 comments

  50. Celebrate National Friends of Libraries Week!

    October 21st to 27th represents the 13th annual National Friends of Libraries Week! ...

    10/31/2018 - 11:42 - 0 comments

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