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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Readers Advisory! Read some books and post “Cathy’s top 5 recommendations while you are at home”. Film a little video of yourself booktalking them and post on
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The City of Troy currently has the policy that if part time staff don’t work, they aren’t paid. So my department heads and I brainstormed tons of ways we can keep them busy so we can keep them at home and still keep their paychecks coming. If full time staff
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">So think about what you have been meaning to/wanting to get around to, and do that. If you can delegate any of it to staff to keep them busy as well, please do
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<b>On Behalf Of </b>Stanczak, Cindy via Michlib-l<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, March 18, 2020 9:40 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Julie Meredith <juliem@cidlibrary.org><br>
<b>Cc:</b> michlib-l@mcls.org<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Michlib-l] Shifting the conversation<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">This is a wonderful idea, Julie. I'm looking forward to the conversation. Realistically, I think we'll see closures of schools and libraries extend until at least the beginning, but possibly the end of May. I want to make sure my staff
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<p class="MsoNormal">For those without resources, there have been suggestions on other sites or groups suggesting circ staff read and develop book, audiobook, and film recommendations to put up when the library service returns. I haven't seen much else for
those without devices or reliable internet in their homes. There are still hotspots available throughout our community, but for some, that's a scary proposition if their health is such that they are at higher risk. With a shelter in place order, I doubt
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<p class="MsoNormal">I'm eager to see what can be done outside the building's limits by staff, especially those who's primary responsibility is patron-facing. Thank you for kicking this off.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">On Wed, Mar 18, 2020 at 9:33 AM Julie Meredith via Michlib-l <<a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">This whole situation is daunting and unprecedented. I don’t know how you’re feeling but I’m ready to shift the conversation. Our profession wants to be seen as essential and innovative.
In a world where millions of people work from home, I want to talk about that! <o:p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Yesterday we sent out a survey monkey to staff which included the following questions:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">What are your tasks that can only be done at the library?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">What tasks could you do from home given the appropriate resources?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">What resources would you need in order to work from home? (WiFi hotspot, laptop, specific software, logins, passwords)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Supervisors were asked to call anyone on staff that might not have internet access in order to fill it out for them, so we have everyone’s input.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">This afternoon I have scheduled a Zoom meeting with our department heads to brainstorm about the following: Given a shelter in place situation, what CAN we do?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Can we forward phones so staff can still help our patrons?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Can we offer email or Skype reference to help troubleshoot our online services?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">What can we do in our ILS to assure our patrons don’t inadvertently lose access to our online services due to expired cards, etc.?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">How can we still be a lifeline to people when they are stuck at home?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Perhaps your library is doing some or all of these things. If you are, please help us! Share what you do and how you do it.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Thank you in advance – this listserv is always a wealth of information and so inspiring!<br>
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Be well!<br>
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