Extra pens, pencils, and dry erase markers at RefDesk

Karima generously donated some spare pens, pencils, and dry erase markers.  Please feel free to hand them out if anyone asks for it.

IVC Library Titles added to GOBI

GOBI will now indicate the titles that are currently in our collection.  If you search for a book that we already own, you will see the message "already owned".  Please see the screenshot below.

 

Email function now enabled on Scannx machine.

Small bottle of Fabreeze at Reference Desk

Due to the malodorous and pungent stench emanating from some of our users, I donated a small bottle of Fabreeze and kept it at the Reference Desk in the bottom drawer.  Please feel free to use it as necessary.

IVC Study Room Calendar created for Fall 2014

I created the IVC Study Room Calendar for Fall 2014 and added the Saturday hours as well.

SolidWorks installed in LIB 101 - Workstation #1

Brooke wanted to announce that SolidWorks is installed in LIB 101 - Workstation #1.  I also updated the L101 software list:

http://www.ivc.edu/library/Pages/IVC-Library-Computers.aspx

Films on Demand link on Databases A-Z page fixed

The Films on Demand link on the Databases A-Z page has been updated.  The link should work from both on and off campus.

New Public Scanning Station on Library First Floor

A big "thank you" to Cheryl for setting up our new Public Scanning Station.  It is located on the first floor, next to the color copier.  I'll be making the rounds on training everyone on the new scanner. 

Also, the "Email" function is currently not enabled, IT is working on a solution.  In the meantime, please encourage patrons to use the USB or Smartphone feature until we get this fixed.

Searching for Course Reserves in OCLC WMS

Please review the procedures for searching Course Reserves that I discussed with all of your towards the end of Spring 2014.  Refer to the screenshots below for a recap.

 

OCLC WMS - Books showing up as "Not Available"

If you see an item with “Not Available” status (with no additional notes of explanation) in WMS, please ask a circ staff member to check the item status in WMS for more info.