Staff Meeting at HIL 10/11/2013

The following items were on the agenda and discussed:

• Unattended Animals: We had an incident with a dog left outside tied to the railing by the entrance while the owner was browsing the web inside the library. An animal may not be left unattended much less tied on City property because of the possible issues that could arise.
• Kindle Fire Device and Roving: Staff are not expected to roam with the Kindle device for the duration of 1 whole hour. Since we are neighborhood libraries and not regional/central branches, I believe a 5-15 minute roaming with the Kindle on the public floor should suffice in a given hour. Remember this not only gives us the opportunity to assist customers on the spot, but it allows us to also provide a welcoming environment and scope out the area for any suspicious activity/behavior. Please take some time to familiarize yourself with the device to become more comfortable using it.
• Training Portal: Online training opportunities on LMS; the link is listed on the left-side of the Staff Training Portal homepage. Notify your supervisor of any trainings you are interested or have successfully completed. Also, every staff member is welcome to participate in the discussion threads on the Discussion Board found on the Staff Training Portal. Setting up an account is very easy and takes minimal time.
• CMC at HIL: Staff have until the end of October 2013 to contribute any funds to CMC. Laura is our CMC Coordinator for HIL and Katie is our CMC Coordinator for RIN. List the location that you primarily report to.