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.

Our Crew

Lois, Kathy, Rosie, Richard, Vilma & Pete!

Furniture & Restroom before renovation

Chris enjoys deleting Ring's books!

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

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

Closing Down

Ring staff during final open days before renovation...

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!!

Fiscal Year 09

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Ring had a very successful Fiscal Year 2009. We met all of our set goals and greatly exceeded some of them.

Also, last month (June) Ring circulated 18,089 items. This represents a 29 % increase over last June's circulation. This shows that we are providing the extraordinary customer service our customers desire.

Let's all keep working together to keep this momentum moving as we transition into FY10!!

Thanks,

Richard

Thanks for the hard work!!

Special thanks to all of Ring staff for your hard work this summer. Thus far, we have had a very busy, but very successful Summer Reading Program!! This takes a total team effort and everyone's efforts are greatly appreciated.

I look forward to finishing out SRP on a very strong and positive note!!

Richard

HAPPY-ness Abounds

Ring had a fantastic SRP program featuring Happy the Clown. Over 90 people attended and have a great time!!!

Google Docs

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Ring is now venturing into the world of google docs!!

I just uploaded Ring's first google document, July's schedule, to the blog. Each of you should receive an invitation via outlook email to view it. If you have any questions, suggestions or difficulties, please let me know. I am still learning the details of how this works, so we will be learning together.

Thanks,

Richard

Programming Goal met

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I am happy to report that, despite Ring's extended closure due to Hurricane Ike, Ring has met its programming attendance goal for Fiscal Year 2009. Contrats to all staff who have helped by planning, scheduling or promoting these programs!!

Richard

Sunday Work

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Please follow this Intranet link to find the Sundays you are scheduled to work:

https://hplnet.hpl.lib.tx.us/documents/Sunday-Schedule.xls

Also, please note the Work Instructions that are listed and read them in detail. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks in advance for your cooperation with regards to Sunday work.

Richard

SRP Afternoon Craft

Teens, adults and children enjoyed

decorating T-shirt koozies!

Here are just a few examples

of their creativity.

Ring's Closure

If you look at the following link, you can see that Ring is slated for closure on August 1st, 2009. Please note: This does not mean that staff will be reassigned immediately after this date. If is highly possible that we will remain at Ring for a week to two weeks to pack the facility and to wrap up last minute issues. Also, be aware that the construction timeline may change.

I will keep all of you posted as time progresses as to when/how the closing will proceed and what any future job assignments will be.

Please see following link:

https://hplnet.hpl.lib.tx.us/depts-plan.html



Richard

SRP fun - Gymboree was here June 3

Gymboree returns to Ring on July 1 - don't miss it!

El Dia de los Ninos

The kids had a lot of fun that day!

Summer Reading Program

At this time, students may register for the Summer Reading Program via HPL's web site. If anyone asks for help, please refer them to the reference desk for assistance.

Also, starting May 18th, we will start distributing SRP calendars. Please remember to encourage anyone who comes in to visit and participate in SRP activities this summer.

Thanks,

Richard