Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Shelving during SRP
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
IRS Tax Forms
Hello-
When attempting to place IRS tax form order, there were some problems. Please do not tell customers that additional forms were ordered until I receive confirmation the order was received and that the items are in route.
Thanks,
Richard
When attempting to place IRS tax form order, there were some problems. Please do not tell customers that additional forms were ordered until I receive confirmation the order was received and that the items are in route.
Thanks,
Richard
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
IRS Forms
Hello-
Ring has just ordered a new batch of IRS forms. Hopefully, they will arrive within 10 business days and will provide our customers with the information they need. Among those items ordered are the 1040 EX and 1040A instruction books. If anyone requests these items, please tell them than an order has been placed and, hopefully, the items will be received within two weeks.
As always, thanks for your hard work and dedication.
Richard
Ring has just ordered a new batch of IRS forms. Hopefully, they will arrive within 10 business days and will provide our customers with the information they need. Among those items ordered are the 1040 EX and 1040A instruction books. If anyone requests these items, please tell them than an order has been placed and, hopefully, the items will be received within two weeks.
As always, thanks for your hard work and dedication.
Richard
Friday, March 11, 2011
Fire Drill
Hello-
Thanks to all for the oustanding Fire Drill we conducted today. Gwen Walter, HPL's Safety Officer, was very pleased with our results of getting the building evacuated in 1 minute and 5 seconds. Great job!!
Richard
Thanks to all for the oustanding Fire Drill we conducted today. Gwen Walter, HPL's Safety Officer, was very pleased with our results of getting the building evacuated in 1 minute and 5 seconds. Great job!!
Richard
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Suspension Guidelines
Hello-
Please take a look at the below referenced link and familiarize yourself with HPL's suspension guidelines.
https://hplnet.hpl.lib.tx.us/polandpro/pol-2_3.pdf
We will be discussing how to apply these at our next staff meeting.
Richard
Please take a look at the below referenced link and familiarize yourself with HPL's suspension guidelines.
https://hplnet.hpl.lib.tx.us/polandpro/pol-2_3.pdf
We will be discussing how to apply these at our next staff meeting.
Richard
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Ring's Grand Opening Celebration
The Ring Neighborhood Library celebrated its Grand Opening on Tuesday, December 7, 2010. The event was planned and hosted by the Houston Public Library Foundation.
Distinguished guests are as follows:
Brenda Stardig - Houston City Council Member, District A
Dr. Rhea Brown Lawson - Houston Public Library Director
Harriet Calvin Lattimer - First Vice-Chair, Houston Public Library Foundation
Special Guests:
Peter and Ann Brown - Former Houston City Council Member and Wife
Anne Schlumberger Brown - The Anchorage Foundation of Texas
Also noted is that many Houston Public Library Foundation members, Houston Public Library staff and local community members were in attendance.
Facility improvements include the addition of a meeting room, a wonderful new front entrance, accessibility upgrades and a fiberoptic Internet connection. Other upgrades include, but are not limited to, parking lot upgrades, new flooring, an aesthetically pleasing mixture of refurbished and new furniture and new slat wall accessories to be used for attractive displays.
The Ring Neighborhood Library staff wishes to thank everyone who directly contributed or supported the library's renovation. We are extremely excited and look forward to serving our customers in our newly renovated facility!
Distinguished guests are as follows:
Brenda Stardig - Houston City Council Member, District A
Dr. Rhea Brown Lawson - Houston Public Library Director
Harriet Calvin Lattimer - First Vice-Chair, Houston Public Library Foundation
Special Guests:
Peter and Ann Brown - Former Houston City Council Member and Wife
Anne Schlumberger Brown - The Anchorage Foundation of Texas
Also noted is that many Houston Public Library Foundation members, Houston Public Library staff and local community members were in attendance.
Facility improvements include the addition of a meeting room, a wonderful new front entrance, accessibility upgrades and a fiberoptic Internet connection. Other upgrades include, but are not limited to, parking lot upgrades, new flooring, an aesthetically pleasing mixture of refurbished and new furniture and new slat wall accessories to be used for attractive displays.
The Ring Neighborhood Library staff wishes to thank everyone who directly contributed or supported the library's renovation. We are extremely excited and look forward to serving our customers in our newly renovated facility!
Friday, October 15, 2010
New sign in and sign out process
Hello-
As per our meeting this morning (10-15-2010), all Ring staff members are expected to sign in and out electronically from now on. Should you have any questions or concerns, please ask. I am available to help make this transition as smooth and easy as possible.
Richard
As per our meeting this morning (10-15-2010), all Ring staff members are expected to sign in and out electronically from now on. Should you have any questions or concerns, please ask. I am available to help make this transition as smooth and easy as possible.
Richard
Friday, October 8, 2010
Thanks
As Ring's reopening approaches, I want to thank everyone for their hard work. The cooperation from everyone, both Ring staff and all others, has been oustanding!!
Richard
Richard
Friday, November 13, 2009
Ring's Groundbreaking Nov. 10, 2009
The Houston Public Library Foundation, COH Council Member Toni Lawrence, Dr. Lawson and Spring Branch community gathered on Tuesday, November 19 to celebrate the groundbreaking for the renovation of Ring NL.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Ring's groundbreaking Ceremony
It has just announced that Ring will be having a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, November 10th, at 1 PM.
Please plan to join us for this exciting time.
Richard
Please plan to join us for this exciting time.
Richard
Friday, September 18, 2009
Ring Library Sleeps
It is September 18th, 2009, the last day Ring staff will be in the building after preparing for renovation. We are saddened by the closure, but excited about the upcoming renovated building.
Wall of Boxes
Check out Ring's wall of boxes - 69 of them waiting to go to New Vinson - Ring's entire floating collection.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
PC Reservation Policy Change
HPL has changed the policy regarding time usage for PC reservations. There is no longer a two hour per day time limit. Customers must still place reservations for one hour at a time sessions and must wait there turn.
Richard
Richard
Monday, August 31, 2009
Ring's Closure
Here are the most recent updates:
Ring is scheduled to close on Saturday, September 5th
All ILL items and holds will be removed and transfered to HIL. This will take place late Saturday aftnernoon, September 5th or Tuesday, September 8th.
Upon closing, all AV, uncatologed paper backs and Large Print items will be boxed and sent to Jungman.
Next week, September 8th - 11th, we will all be working from 9-6, not 9:15 - 6:15.
Everyone will be off on Saturday, September 12th.
We will all report to our new locations on Monday, September 14th. However, the new reporting locations are still unknown. Please be prepared for your Saturday rotation to be altered as we transition into our new locations. Flexibilitity is the key!!
On Thursday, September 10th, we will be having a staff lunch. Ring has a Kroger gift card that has $22 remaining we will use for this purpose. If anyone would like to bring something in addition to this, please feel free. Everyone will be here that day, so this is an excellent opportunity to do this.
Richard
Ring is scheduled to close on Saturday, September 5th
All ILL items and holds will be removed and transfered to HIL. This will take place late Saturday aftnernoon, September 5th or Tuesday, September 8th.
Upon closing, all AV, uncatologed paper backs and Large Print items will be boxed and sent to Jungman.
Next week, September 8th - 11th, we will all be working from 9-6, not 9:15 - 6:15.
Everyone will be off on Saturday, September 12th.
We will all report to our new locations on Monday, September 14th. However, the new reporting locations are still unknown. Please be prepared for your Saturday rotation to be altered as we transition into our new locations. Flexibilitity is the key!!
On Thursday, September 10th, we will be having a staff lunch. Ring has a Kroger gift card that has $22 remaining we will use for this purpose. If anyone would like to bring something in addition to this, please feel free. Everyone will be here that day, so this is an excellent opportunity to do this.
Richard
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Ring's Closure
Ring is scheduled to close to the public on Saturday, September 5th. Here are the latest updates and instructions:
All items customers place on hold will continue to arrive at Ring through Friday, September 4th. After that, all items will be directed to HIL. Any items remaining on Ring's shelves will be taken to HIL on September 5th.
If any customers inquire about the closure, tell them that Sept 5th is the target date, but that it may change. Also, tell them that the target date for reopening is June 2010, but that may also change. There have been a couple of customers request more details. If they do, please direct them to me. If I am not available, please take their contact information and give to me. I will respond to them ASAP.
As soon as I know, I will inform everyone where they will be assigned to work during Ring's closure.
Also, we will being taking items down, packing them and sending them off for storage as needed.
As always, thanks for your hard work, patience and flexibility during this transition period. My goal is to make it as smooth as possible for everyone!!
All items customers place on hold will continue to arrive at Ring through Friday, September 4th. After that, all items will be directed to HIL. Any items remaining on Ring's shelves will be taken to HIL on September 5th.
If any customers inquire about the closure, tell them that Sept 5th is the target date, but that it may change. Also, tell them that the target date for reopening is June 2010, but that may also change. There have been a couple of customers request more details. If they do, please direct them to me. If I am not available, please take their contact information and give to me. I will respond to them ASAP.
As soon as I know, I will inform everyone where they will be assigned to work during Ring's closure.
Also, we will being taking items down, packing them and sending them off for storage as needed.
As always, thanks for your hard work, patience and flexibility during this transition period. My goal is to make it as smooth as possible for everyone!!
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