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Oh the Glamour – Loo Roll Update
We have issues with storage, as we're all aware. Toilet roll is a particular issue as it's very bulky, but it's something we can't afford to run out of, so there's a constant tension between having too much and too little. For this reason we're adding the supply of...
CUSTOMER SURVEYS
If you've seen the email about customer surveys, you'll know that we are on a customer survey blitz for the month of October. You'll find the spreadsheet to enter data into in the Shared With Me section of Google Drive, when logged in as librarian. It's called...
Change to Saturday Opening Hours
As of Saturday 19 October, the library cafe will open at 0900 to offer coffee to parkrunners and any other thirsty passersby. The two Saturday baristas will arrive at 0830 to prepare the cafe for service. The start time for Saturday Library Desk volunteers remains...
How to Restart the Router
Occasionally, it will be necessary to restart the router. For example, if there is no internet access when you arrive, and restarting the desktop or laptop does not resolve the issue, or when the CCTV remote feed is not working properly. Here is how to do it safely....
Self-Cling Window Poster Displays
You will have noticed that there are new window sign-holders in the library. These were introduced to reduce the use of sticky stuff on the windows. There are two sizes of displays - A4 and A3. The way they work is through static. There is no actual adhesive on the...
New Laptops
We have two new Dell Vostro laptops, which have replaced the elderly Apple Macs. They have been set up in exactly the same way as the Macs - so log in as normal using the usual credentials. Both laptops have track pads but also a mouse = the mouses (mice?) are...
Barclays Bank
A few of you have commented recently that the Barclays representative has been leaving early, before the library closes on Wednesdays. Barclays are aware of this - the staff are permitted to leave for meetings and so on, when there are no customers in with them. I...
Conflict Management and Women’s Safety Training
There will be a session on Conflict Management and Women's Safety for all volunteers at the library on Thursday 4 April, 1100-1300. It's strongly recommended that everyone attend if possible. See poster for more details.
Library Closing Time
This is just a reminder that Library Desk Volunteers should gently remind patrons that we are about to close, 10-15 minutes before the library official closing time. For clarity's sake, this would be 1645 on Mondays and Wednesdays 1245 on Thursdays 1745 on Fridays and...