From JOakes at natronacountylibrary.org Mon Feb 1 11:00:47 2010 From: JOakes at natronacountylibrary.org (Josh Oakes) Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 09:00:47 -0700 Subject: [ABOS] Generator problems Message-ID: First off I want to thank everyone who replied to me reguarding shutting off the generator. My first question (shutting off your generator while driving) that I asked earlier was kind of a prequel to this question. We have been experiencing some power issues that have come to a head over the lat year and more so in the last months. Last year we replaced the stator in our Onan generator. This I am told is the second one in the time that we have bought the bookmobile and the generator new in 2004. Also, we have discovered a short somewhere in the electrical betwen the shore cord and the generator battery. We found this out when there was nothing plugged in and everthing was off and we still lost power on the battery. Our director would like to know if anyone else has had any similar problems with their bookmobile and if this is just part of normal wear and tear or we have a serious problem that we need to fix. Josh Oakes Bookmobile Assistant 307-577-READ Cell: 262-6089 Fax: 307-266-3734 natronacountylibrary.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100201/47f174fb/attachment-0001.html From JOakes at natronacountylibrary.org Mon Feb 1 11:17:48 2010 From: JOakes at natronacountylibrary.org (Josh Oakes) Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 09:17:48 -0700 Subject: [ABOS] generator problems Message-ID: I relized that when the e-mail came back to me there were a few spelling and grammatical errors in it that I didnt catch. I just want to appologize for subjecting you to my early morning cold fingered typing and slow brain functions. Josh Oakes Bookmobile Assistant 307-577-READ Cell: 262-6089 Fax: 307-266-3734 natronacountylibrary.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100201/5ecc5953/attachment.html From MBUCKNER at ashland.lib.oh.us Mon Feb 1 11:43:02 2010 From: MBUCKNER at ashland.lib.oh.us (MBUCKNER) Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 11:43:02 -0500 Subject: [ABOS] problem with steps Message-ID: In extremely cold weather (below 15 degrees) our steps won't retract without someone pushing them in manually and then they continue to leak air while we are driving. This has not caused any problems while in transit (steps stay up and brakes work) but the sound of leaking air is deafening. The sound comes from the area of the joy-stick-like toggle switch which is mounted to the left of the driver's seat. The air doesn't leak when the steps are down and since we park overnight in a heated garage, the problem is solved the next morning. We bleed the brakes every morning and have tried doing that when the above problem happens, but as the air-pressure builds back up the sound of leaking air gets louder. Any ideas? Martha Buckner, Supervisor Bookmobile and Outreach Ashland Public Library 224 Claremont Avenue Ashland OH 44805 419-289-8188, ext 22 mbuckner at ashland.lib.oh.us www.ashland.lib.oh.us "Ashland County Bookmobile - A book in every hand." - Megan O. From JOakes at natronacountylibrary.org Mon Feb 1 12:07:09 2010 From: JOakes at natronacountylibrary.org (Josh Oakes) Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 10:07:09 -0700 Subject: [ABOS] problem with steps In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: We have a similar problem here in WY when the weather gets really cold out. The best solution that we have found is to leave the step in so that there is no air leaking out, then if we have childeren that can't make it up without the step the we help them up. Usually the teachers or daycare personelle help the small childeren up anyway so this isnt a really big deal. Unfortunately, this is the best solution that we can come up with as the air leaking out is a major distraction to any patrons that are on the bookmobile especially childeren. Hope this helps. Josh Josh Oakes Bookmobile Assistant 307-577-READ Cell: 262-6089 Fax: 307-266-3734 natronacountylibrary.org ________________________________________ From: mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org [mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org] On Behalf Of MBUCKNER [MBUCKNER at ashland.lib.oh.us] Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 9:43 AM To: mailman at abos-outreach.org Subject: [ABOS] problem with steps In extremely cold weather (below 15 degrees) our steps won't retract without someone pushing them in manually and then they continue to leak air while we are driving. This has not caused any problems while in transit (steps stay up and brakes work) but the sound of leaking air is deafening. The sound comes from the area of the joy-stick-like toggle switch which is mounted to the left of the driver's seat. The air doesn't leak when the steps are down and since we park overnight in a heated garage, the problem is solved the next morning. We bleed the brakes every morning and have tried doing that when the above problem happens, but as the air-pressure builds back up the sound of leaking air gets louder. Any ideas? Martha Buckner, Supervisor Bookmobile and Outreach Ashland Public Library 224 Claremont Avenue Ashland OH 44805 419-289-8188, ext 22 mbuckner at ashland.lib.oh.us www.ashland.lib.oh.us "Ashland County Bookmobile - A book in every hand." - Megan O. _______________________________________________ Mailman mailing list Mailman at abos-outreach.org http://abos-outreach.org/lists/listinfo/mailman From twyllamann at yahoo.com Mon Feb 1 13:07:23 2010 From: twyllamann at yahoo.com (Twylla) Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 10:07:23 -0800 (PST) Subject: [ABOS] Generator problems In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <200763.25037.qm@web63205.mail.re1.yahoo.com> Doesn't sound like a normal wear problem. We?ve also had on-going electrical problems with our ?07? bookmobile.?? One problem was similar to your situation in that there was a drain on the batteries even when everything was shut off.? ??(The engine start battery was often too drained to start the bus.)? The fix was to add a master off switch to the battery compartment.? At the end of each day we flip the switch off.? That seems to have solved the problem.? ? ? Twylla Rehder KSAL Outreach Coordinator, 208-772-7405 --- On Mon, 2/1/10, Josh Oakes wrote: From: Josh Oakes Subject: [ABOS] Generator problems To: "mailman at abos-outreach.org" Date: Monday, February 1, 2010, 9:00 AM First off I want to thank everyone who replied to me reguarding shutting off the generator. ? My first question (shutting off your generator while driving)?that I asked earlier was kind of a prequel to this question.? We have been experiencing some power issues that have come to a head over the lat year and more so in the last months.? Last year we replaced the stator in our Onan generator.? This?I am told is the?second one in the time that?we have bought the bookmobile and the generator new in 2004.? Also, we have discovered a short somewhere in the electrical betwen the shore cord and the generator battery.? We found this out when there was nothing plugged in and everthing was off and we still lost power on the battery.? ? Our director would like to know if anyone else has had any similar problems with their bookmobile and if this is just part of normal wear and tear or we have a serious problem that we need to fix. ? ? Josh Oakes Bookmobile Assistant 307-577-READ Cell: 262-6089 Fax: 307-266-3734 natronacountylibrary.org -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ Mailman mailing list Mailman at abos-outreach.org http://abos-outreach.org/lists/listinfo/mailman -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Set up a craft table with multicolored die-cut paper hearts and supplies to decorate them the week before Valentine's Day. 4. Have a drop in bingo program on Valentine's Day. 5. Invite your tweens to make Duct Tape Roses after school, using the directions in the toolkit under "Tween Friendly Programs." 6. Promote your summer reading club by scheduling a visit with your local school libraries. 7. Combine Valentine's Day with Love Your Library Day by displaying books about kids and libraries. See the tool kit for recommended titles. 8. Update your displays and bibliographies with the latest award winning titles. 9. Hold a Bookmark Design Contest for the Kids! Campaign theme of "So Much to See, So Much to Do @ your libraryR." (See website for entry forms). 10. Promote Library Lover 's Month by encouraging kids and their families to express their love for the library. Tessa Michaelson Librarian Ruby M. Sisson Memorial Library 811 San Juan Street PO Box 849 Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 (970) 264-2209 tessa at pagosalibrary.org http://pagosa.colibraries.org/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100201/831b0bd8/attachment-0001.html From RGut at daytonmetrolibrary.org Mon Feb 1 14:59:03 2010 From: RGut at daytonmetrolibrary.org (Rachel Gut) Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 14:59:03 -0500 Subject: [ABOS] problem with steps In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <7898A79C279DB84281A9B3CEEDBA48F705AECB30@mail.DMCPL.local> Martha, Both of our automatic steps have given up completely. We replaced the bookmobile step once with another automatic; I'm now hoping to get two manual steps that staff will have to pull out, but will be there when we need them! Rachel Rachel A. Gut Outreach Services Manager Dayton Metro Library 2293 Arbor Blvd Dayton, OH 45439 (937) 496-8956 Fax: (937) 496-4356 RGut at daytonmetrolibrary.org -----Original Message----- From: mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org [mailto:mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org] On Behalf Of MBUCKNER Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 11:43 AM To: mailman at abos-outreach.org Subject: [ABOS] problem with steps In extremely cold weather (below 15 degrees) our steps won't retract without someone pushing them in manually and then they continue to leak air while we are driving. This has not caused any problems while in transit (steps stay up and brakes work) but the sound of leaking air is deafening. The sound comes from the area of the joy-stick-like toggle switch which is mounted to the left of the driver's seat. The air doesn't leak when the steps are down and since we park overnight in a heated garage, the problem is solved the next morning. We bleed the brakes every morning and have tried doing that when the above problem happens, but as the air-pressure builds back up the sound of leaking air gets louder. Any ideas? Martha Buckner, Supervisor Bookmobile and Outreach Ashland Public Library 224 Claremont Avenue Ashland OH 44805 419-289-8188, ext 22 mbuckner at ashland.lib.oh.us www.ashland.lib.oh.us "Ashland County Bookmobile - A book in every hand." - Megan O. _______________________________________________ Mailman mailing list Mailman at abos-outreach.org http://abos-outreach.org/lists/listinfo/mailman From jmeadows at ppld.org Mon Feb 1 16:21:44 2010 From: jmeadows at ppld.org (Meadows, Jan) Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 14:21:44 -0700 Subject: [ABOS] New "21st Century Bookmobiles" columns Message-ID: Happy February Everyone, Two new columns have been posted this year (and it is only Feb. 1st!) at http://olos.ala.org/columns/ . You too can share your knowledge and experience on the road. Read all the fine columns that have been posted and then let me know what YOU would like to write about. Don't be shy, I know there are lots of experts out there in many areas. We would love to hear from you! Thank you to the following people that have written columns: Joyce Voss Kathy Totten Michael Swendrowski Kathy Mayo Ian Stringer Rachel Gut Will you be next?! Jan Jan Meadows Mobile Library Services Coordinator Pikes Peak Library District P. O. Box 1579 Colorado Springs, CO 80901-1579 Phone: 719.531.6333 ext. 2312 Fax: 719.389.8990 jmeadows at ppld.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100201/781c1aa8/attachment.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Ryan Cornett Mobile Service Manager Clay County Public Library Office - 606.598.2617 ext. 116 Fax - 606.598.4671 Mobile - 606.813.8131 _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft?s powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469226/direct/01/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100202/105acbb5/attachment-0001.html From hspotts at ccpl.lib.oh.us Tue Feb 2 14:25:31 2010 From: hspotts at ccpl.lib.oh.us (Helga Spotts) Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 14:25:31 -0500 Subject: [ABOS] Share Social Networks In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: http://www.myspace.com/theinformationplace Helga Spotts Head of Bookmobile Clark County Public Library Springfield, Ohio From: mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org [mailto:mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org] On Behalf Of Ryan Cornett Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 2:21 PM To: ABOS ListServ Subject: [ABOS] Share Social Networks First off all, I want to thank everyone for their suggestions several weeks ago when I asked about microwaves on the bookmobile. Now, to the point of this post: I'm sure I'm not the only one who'd like to see the Facebook, MySpace, & Twitter pages of the libraries represented on this ListServ. So, please reply with your links and everyone start friending, adding, and following other libraries and fellow librarians. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#/pages/Manchester-KY/Clay-County-Public-Library /155304171883?ref=ts Twitter: http://twitter.com/claypublib Blog: http://ccplb.wordpress.com/ Have a great day! Ryan Cornett Mobile Service Manager Clay County Public Library Office - 606.598.2617 ext. 116 Fax - 606.598.4671 Mobile - 606.813.8131 ________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft's powerful SPAM protection. Sign up now. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100202/34226698/attachment.html From jdonahe at kcls.org Tue Feb 2 15:32:15 2010 From: jdonahe at kcls.org (James Donahe) Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 12:32:15 -0800 Subject: [ABOS] Share Social Networks In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I hear that ABOS may soon have their OWN Facebook site. James Donahe Outreach Services Specialist King County Library System 425.369.3470 -- voicemail 425-369-3419 -- fax jdonahe at kcls.org Now, to the point of this post: I'm sure I'm not the only one who'd like to see the Facebook, MySpace, & Twitter pages of the libraries represented on this ListServ. So, please reply with your links and everyone start friending, adding, and following other libraries and fellow librarians. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#/pages/Manchester-KY/Clay-County-Public-Library /155304171883?ref=ts Twitter: http://twitter.com/claypublib Blog: http://ccplb.wordpress.com/ Have a great day! Ryan Cornett Mobile Service Manager Clay County Public Library Office - 606.598.2617 ext. 116 Fax - 606.598.4671 Mobile - 606.813.8131 From Richard.Allen at JeffcoLibrary.org Tue Feb 2 16:06:42 2010 From: Richard.Allen at JeffcoLibrary.org (Richard Allen) Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 14:06:42 -0700 Subject: [ABOS] Share Social Networks In-Reply-To: References: , Message-ID: I would be amazed if I actually had time at work to sit down and explore the social networking sites of other libraries...obviously we need mre staff :) ________________________________________ From: mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org [mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org] On Behalf Of James Donahe [jdonahe at kcls.org] Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 1:32 PM To: mailman at abos-outreach.org Subject: [ABOS] Share Social Networks I hear that ABOS may soon have their OWN Facebook site. James Donahe Outreach Services Specialist King County Library System 425.369.3470 -- voicemail 425-369-3419 -- fax jdonahe at kcls.org Now, to the point of this post: I'm sure I'm not the only one who'd like to see the Facebook, MySpace, & Twitter pages of the libraries represented on this ListServ. So, please reply with your links and everyone start friending, adding, and following other libraries and fellow librarians. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#/pages/Manchester-KY/Clay-County-Public-Library /155304171883?ref=ts Twitter: http://twitter.com/claypublib Blog: http://ccplb.wordpress.com/ Have a great day! Ryan Cornett Mobile Service Manager Clay County Public Library Office - 606.598.2617 ext. 116 Fax - 606.598.4671 Mobile - 606.813.8131 _______________________________________________ Mailman mailing list Mailman at abos-outreach.org http://abos-outreach.org/lists/listinfo/mailman From reimsnyderw at pbclibrary.org Wed Feb 3 16:01:08 2010 From: reimsnyderw at pbclibrary.org (Wayne Reimsnyder) Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 16:01:08 -0500 Subject: [ABOS] Circs Message-ID: Many have shared how many stops they have. I'd like to compare the size of collections and circulations daily, monthly and annually. Any info is appreciated. Wayne Reimsnyder Outreach Services Palm Beach County Library System 4639 Lake Worth Road Lake Worth, Fl. 33463 (561) 649-5500 email: Reimsnyderw at pbclibrary.org Under Florida law, e-mail addreses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100203/ae470b16/attachment-0001.html From denielsen at kcls.org Wed Feb 3 17:24:18 2010 From: denielsen at kcls.org (Darth Nielsen) Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 14:24:18 -0800 Subject: [ABOS] eBook readers Message-ID: Hello! With Amazon's recent submission to MacMillan's pricing structure, this seems like the perfect time to leverage libraries into the equation. Previously, Amazon hasn't even returned phone calls about a library model for Kindles, and with the Sony reader and the iPad offering reasonable competition, I'm excited about how eBooks could take a physical presence in our libraries. Most importantly, a common theme amongst the eReaders is the ability to adjust print size. People who would never publicly admit to be large print readers love their eReaders because of this feature. Our library system offers eBooks on multiple platforms, so I'm trying to think of ways to get these eReaders out on our bookmobiles or lobby stops. We already provide Playaways and have permission to burn certain eBook formats to disc for our patrons, plus we loan assistive technology such as oversized keyboards and pocket talkers, so this just makes sense. Anybody have any ideas on ways to use such technology? Does anybody's library loan eReaders? How can we use this to reach out to elderly eyes? I look forward to hearing your thoughts! Darth Nielsen Managing Librarian Traveling Library Center King County Library System (425) 369-3391 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100203/172c2c15/attachment-0001.html From pmanzell at bcls.lib.nj.us Wed Feb 3 18:41:01 2010 From: pmanzell at bcls.lib.nj.us (Paula Manzella) Date: Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:41:01 -0500 Subject: [ABOS] How long do you hold holds? Message-ID: <4B6A098D.5040206@bcls.lib.nj.us> Hi, The majority of our stops are bi-weekly and I'm in the process of creating a handbook for Bookmobile staff. The info on the ABOS Handbook CD was great, but I didn't see this particular issue addressed. I'm interested in hearing your policies for retaining customer requests when the material is not picked up. Traditionally, if we call the library customer in the morning and they don't pick up the book/DVD they've requested, we put it back on the Bookmobile hold shelf and keep it for the next scheduled stop. Then if we call and the customer doesn't pick up a second time, we delete the customer's hold and put the item back into circulation. However, since we have so many bi-weekly stops, there are a number "hot" titles that caught up in this problem. Any and all comments welcome! Thank you, Paula Manzella Burlington County Library www.bcls.lib.nj.us/bookmobile From bookmobile at stmaartenlibrary.org Thu Feb 4 08:23:32 2010 From: bookmobile at stmaartenlibrary.org (Aukje de Jong) Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 09:23:32 -0400 Subject: [ABOS] lcd plasma mount Message-ID: <2A3D2B86ED3441DF95A3FF830B1F12FA@pjl.local> I will like to put an LCD plasma mount to the wall in the back of the bus. Can you provide me with any ideas that will be suitable and save for the bus? Aukje de Jong Bookmobile C.H.E.W.Vogesstraat 2 Philipsburg Jubilee Library www.stmaartenlibrary.org bookmobile at stmaartenlibrary.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100204/d9e58810/attachment.html From ktotten at anythinklibraries.org Thu Feb 4 13:26:29 2010 From: ktotten at anythinklibraries.org (Kathy Totten) Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 11:26:29 -0700 Subject: [ABOS] eBook readers In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <3332F13D8F7F4941915D4A99F06AA6F2801E81@rv-svr02.Rangeview.local> Although we are not yet checking it out to patrons, we have acquired a Sony read touch edition. We will probably have about 4 or 5 of them soon. The adjustable font is a very good feature. Large is not quite as big as a large print book, but Extra Large looks about right. We have to be sure the patron can operate the reader. The buttons are not very clearly marked for someone with visual impairment. However a patron who reads many books a month and is open to trying this technology should respond very well to the service. We will try it with one of our patrons within a month, I believe. We did learn that Kindle is proprietary and libraries are not allowed to lend them to patrons. Kathy KATHRYN TOTTEN | Experience Expert Anythink Thornton and Outreach Services ktotten at anythinklibraries.org ......................... Anythink Thornton 8992 Washington Street Thornton, Colorado 80229 303.287.2514 ext 2516 anythinklibraries.org ________________________________ From: mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org [mailto:mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org] On Behalf Of Darth Nielsen Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2010 3:24 PM To: mailman at abos-outreach.org Subject: [ABOS] eBook readers Hello! With Amazon's recent submission to MacMillan's pricing structure, this seems like the perfect time to leverage libraries into the equation. Previously, Amazon hasn't even returned phone calls about a library model for Kindles, and with the Sony reader and the iPad offering reasonable competition, I'm excited about how eBooks could take a physical presence in our libraries. Most importantly, a common theme amongst the eReaders is the ability to adjust print size. People who would never publicly admit to be large print readers love their eReaders because of this feature. Our library system offers eBooks on multiple platforms, so I'm trying to think of ways to get these eReaders out on our bookmobiles or lobby stops. We already provide Playaways and have permission to burn certain eBook formats to disc for our patrons, plus we loan assistive technology such as oversized keyboards and pocket talkers, so this just makes sense. Anybody have any ideas on ways to use such technology? Does anybody's library loan eReaders? How can we use this to reach out to elderly eyes? I look forward to hearing your thoughts! Darth Nielsen Managing Librarian Traveling Library Center King County Library System (425) 369-3391 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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If a patron has a mitigating circumstance that interfered with his ability to pick up holds, we will re-establish his canceled hold and place him back at the top of the waiting list--but that seldom comes up. And patrons who have trouble making it to their usual bookmobile stop can always call and have us send the hold to a branch library. Quite a few of our patrons use both the bookmobile and a branch on a regular basis. Ramona Lucius Outreach Coordinator San Antonio Public Library 600 Soledad San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 207-2576 ramona.lucius at sanantonio.gov -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100204/ff15b0b1/attachment.html From PHochstetler at wcpl.info Thu Feb 4 13:53:21 2010 From: PHochstetler at wcpl.info (Patti Hochstetler) Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 13:53:21 -0500 Subject: [ABOS] Circulation Info Request from Wayne in Florida Message-ID: <564920A3D3EFBB4188E557D64434654E2DA7840F59@waynt9.wcpl.clevnet.org> Wayne, I just did a Board presentation that compared Bookmobile vs. Branch in regards to cost and circulation...so I have some statistics to share. Bookmobile Collection totals 57,067 books Cost per Circulation for Bookmobile in 2009 was $1.62 (tied for second lowest amount among Main and 6 branches) November Circulation (cannot do yearly, as we cut one Bookmobile from service in July) totaled: 13,918 (month); this equals 773 books per day out; average is 174 books per hour, and we are open to the public 20 hours a week. 80% of our average of 69 stops per month are serving Amish patrons, who do not have easy transportation to a branch library. We are doing an average of 70-75% of the circulation with our one bookmobile than we did last year with two bookmobiles on the road. Hope this information is helpful. I learned in going to conference that we all have a unique service area to work with. Patti Hochstetler Bookmobile Manager Wayne County Public Library 330-804-4672 phochstetler at wcpl.info ________________________________________ From: mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org [mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org] On Behalf Of mailman-request at abos-outreach.org [mailman-request at abos-outreach.org] Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 12:57 PM To: mailman at abos-outreach.org Subject: Mailman Digest, Vol 13, Issue 4 Send Mailman mailing list submissions to mailman at abos-outreach.org To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://abos-outreach.org/lists/listinfo/mailman or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to mailman-request at abos-outreach.org You can reach the person managing the list at mailman-owner at abos-outreach.org When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Mailman digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: Share Social Networks (Helga Spotts) 2. Share Social Networks (James Donahe) 3. Re: Share Social Networks (Richard Allen) 4. Circs (Wayne Reimsnyder) 5. eBook readers (Darth Nielsen) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 14:25:31 -0500 From: "Helga Spotts" Subject: Re: [ABOS] Share Social Networks To: "Ryan Cornett" , "ABOS ListServ" Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" http://www.myspace.com/theinformationplace Helga Spotts Head of Bookmobile Clark County Public Library Springfield, Ohio From: mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org [mailto:mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org] On Behalf Of Ryan Cornett Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 2:21 PM To: ABOS ListServ Subject: [ABOS] Share Social Networks First off all, I want to thank everyone for their suggestions several weeks ago when I asked about microwaves on the bookmobile. Now, to the point of this post: I'm sure I'm not the only one who'd like to see the Facebook, MySpace, & Twitter pages of the libraries represented on this ListServ. So, please reply with your links and everyone start friending, adding, and following other libraries and fellow librarians. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#/pages/Manchester-KY/Clay-County-Public-Library /155304171883?ref=ts Twitter: http://twitter.com/claypublib Blog: http://ccplb.wordpress.com/ Have a great day! Ryan Cornett Mobile Service Manager Clay County Public Library Office - 606.598.2617 ext. 116 Fax - 606.598.4671 Mobile - 606.813.8131 ________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft's powerful SPAM protection. Sign up now. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100202/34226698/attachment-0001.html ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 12:32:15 -0800 From: "James Donahe" Subject: [ABOS] Share Social Networks To: Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" I hear that ABOS may soon have their OWN Facebook site. James Donahe Outreach Services Specialist King County Library System 425.369.3470 -- voicemail 425-369-3419 -- fax jdonahe at kcls.org Now, to the point of this post: I'm sure I'm not the only one who'd like to see the Facebook, MySpace, & Twitter pages of the libraries represented on this ListServ. So, please reply with your links and everyone start friending, adding, and following other libraries and fellow librarians. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#/pages/Manchester-KY/Clay-County-Public-Library /155304171883?ref=ts Twitter: http://twitter.com/claypublib Blog: http://ccplb.wordpress.com/ Have a great day! Ryan Cornett Mobile Service Manager Clay County Public Library Office - 606.598.2617 ext. 116 Fax - 606.598.4671 Mobile - 606.813.8131 ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 14:06:42 -0700 From: Richard Allen Subject: Re: [ABOS] Share Social Networks To: James Donahe , "mailman at abos-outreach.org" Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" I would be amazed if I actually had time at work to sit down and explore the social networking sites of other libraries...obviously we need mre staff :) ________________________________________ From: mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org [mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org] On Behalf Of James Donahe [jdonahe at kcls.org] Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 1:32 PM To: mailman at abos-outreach.org Subject: [ABOS] Share Social Networks I hear that ABOS may soon have their OWN Facebook site. James Donahe Outreach Services Specialist King County Library System 425.369.3470 -- voicemail 425-369-3419 -- fax jdonahe at kcls.org Now, to the point of this post: I'm sure I'm not the only one who'd like to see the Facebook, MySpace, & Twitter pages of the libraries represented on this ListServ. So, please reply with your links and everyone start friending, adding, and following other libraries and fellow librarians. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#/pages/Manchester-KY/Clay-County-Public-Library /155304171883?ref=ts Twitter: http://twitter.com/claypublib Blog: http://ccplb.wordpress.com/ Have a great day! Ryan Cornett Mobile Service Manager Clay County Public Library Office - 606.598.2617 ext. 116 Fax - 606.598.4671 Mobile - 606.813.8131 _______________________________________________ Mailman mailing list Mailman at abos-outreach.org http://abos-outreach.org/lists/listinfo/mailman ------------------------------ Message: 4 Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 16:01:08 -0500 From: "Wayne Reimsnyder" Subject: [ABOS] Circs To: Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Many have shared how many stops they have. I'd like to compare the size of collections and circulations daily, monthly and annually. Any info is appreciated. Wayne Reimsnyder Outreach Services Palm Beach County Library System 4639 Lake Worth Road Lake Worth, Fl. 33463 (561) 649-5500 email: Reimsnyderw at pbclibrary.org Under Florida law, e-mail addreses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. 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Our library system offers eBooks on multiple platforms, so I'm trying to think of ways to get these eReaders out on our bookmobiles or lobby stops. We already provide Playaways and have permission to burn certain eBook formats to disc for our patrons, plus we loan assistive technology such as oversized keyboards and pocket talkers, so this just makes sense. Anybody have any ideas on ways to use such technology? Does anybody's library loan eReaders? How can we use this to reach out to elderly eyes? I look forward to hearing your thoughts! Darth Nielsen Managing Librarian Traveling Library Center King County Library System (425) 369-3391 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Chris Jackson Community Outreach Manager Monroe County Public Library Bloomington, Indiana 812-349-3050, ext. 2059 cjackson at mcpl.info From: mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org [mailto:mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org] On Behalf Of Wayne Reimsnyder Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2010 4:01 PM To: Mailman at abos-outreach.org Subject: [ABOS] Circs Many have shared how many stops they have. I'd like to compare the size of collections and circulations daily, monthly and annually. Any info is appreciated. Wayne Reimsnyder Outreach Services Palm Beach County Library System 4639 Lake Worth Road Lake Worth, Fl. 33463 (561) 649-5500 email: Reimsnyderw at pbclibrary.org Under Florida law, e-mail addreses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100204/a80be3ff/attachment.html From cjackson at monroe.lib.in.us Thu Feb 4 14:08:27 2010 From: cjackson at monroe.lib.in.us (Chris Jackson) Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 14:08:27 -0500 Subject: [ABOS] Circulation Info Request from Wayne in Florida In-Reply-To: <564920A3D3EFBB4188E557D64434654E2DA7840F59@waynt9.wcpl.clevnet.org> References: <564920A3D3EFBB4188E557D64434654E2DA7840F59@waynt9.wcpl.clevnet.org> Message-ID: Patti, I love seeing that cost per circulation number! Can you tell us how you arrived at it? Actually, I'm especially curious how your system calculates the number for branches, as that gets trickier than vehicles. Is depreciation a factor? Bonds/other loans? Thanks! Chris Chris Jackson Community Outreach Manager Monroe County Public Library Bloomington, Indiana 812-349-3050, ext. 2059 cjackson at mcpl.info -----Original Message----- From: mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org [mailto:mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org] On Behalf Of Patti Hochstetler Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 1:53 PM To: mailman at abos-outreach.org Subject: Re: [ABOS] Circulation Info Request from Wayne in Florida Wayne, I just did a Board presentation that compared Bookmobile vs. Branch in regards to cost and circulation...so I have some statistics to share. Bookmobile Collection totals 57,067 books Cost per Circulation for Bookmobile in 2009 was $1.62 (tied for second lowest amount among Main and 6 branches) November Circulation (cannot do yearly, as we cut one Bookmobile from service in July) totaled: 13,918 (month); this equals 773 books per day out; average is 174 books per hour, and we are open to the public 20 hours a week. 80% of our average of 69 stops per month are serving Amish patrons, who do not have easy transportation to a branch library. We are doing an average of 70-75% of the circulation with our one bookmobile than we did last year with two bookmobiles on the road. Hope this information is helpful. I learned in going to conference that we all have a unique service area to work with. Patti Hochstetler Bookmobile Manager Wayne County Public Library 330-804-4672 phochstetler at wcpl.info ________________________________________ From: mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org [mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org] On Behalf Of mailman-request at abos-outreach.org [mailman-request at abos-outreach.org] Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 12:57 PM To: mailman at abos-outreach.org Subject: Mailman Digest, Vol 13, Issue 4 Send Mailman mailing list submissions to mailman at abos-outreach.org To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://abos-outreach.org/lists/listinfo/mailman or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to mailman-request at abos-outreach.org You can reach the person managing the list at mailman-owner at abos-outreach.org When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Mailman digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: Share Social Networks (Helga Spotts) 2. Share Social Networks (James Donahe) 3. Re: Share Social Networks (Richard Allen) 4. Circs (Wayne Reimsnyder) 5. eBook readers (Darth Nielsen) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 14:25:31 -0500 From: "Helga Spotts" Subject: Re: [ABOS] Share Social Networks To: "Ryan Cornett" , "ABOS ListServ" Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" http://www.myspace.com/theinformationplace Helga Spotts Head of Bookmobile Clark County Public Library Springfield, Ohio From: mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org [mailto:mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org] On Behalf Of Ryan Cornett Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 2:21 PM To: ABOS ListServ Subject: [ABOS] Share Social Networks First off all, I want to thank everyone for their suggestions several weeks ago when I asked about microwaves on the bookmobile. Now, to the point of this post: I'm sure I'm not the only one who'd like to see the Facebook, MySpace, & Twitter pages of the libraries represented on this ListServ. So, please reply with your links and everyone start friending, adding, and following other libraries and fellow librarians. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#/pages/Manchester-KY/Clay-County-Public-Library /155304171883?ref=ts Twitter: http://twitter.com/claypublib Blog: http://ccplb.wordpress.com/ Have a great day! Ryan Cornett Mobile Service Manager Clay County Public Library Office - 606.598.2617 ext. 116 Fax - 606.598.4671 Mobile - 606.813.8131 ________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft's powerful SPAM protection. Sign up now. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100202/34226 698/attachment-0001.html ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 12:32:15 -0800 From: "James Donahe" Subject: [ABOS] Share Social Networks To: Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" I hear that ABOS may soon have their OWN Facebook site. James Donahe Outreach Services Specialist King County Library System 425.369.3470 -- voicemail 425-369-3419 -- fax jdonahe at kcls.org Now, to the point of this post: I'm sure I'm not the only one who'd like to see the Facebook, MySpace, & Twitter pages of the libraries represented on this ListServ. So, please reply with your links and everyone start friending, adding, and following other libraries and fellow librarians. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#/pages/Manchester-KY/Clay-County-Public-Library /155304171883?ref=ts Twitter: http://twitter.com/claypublib Blog: http://ccplb.wordpress.com/ Have a great day! Ryan Cornett Mobile Service Manager Clay County Public Library Office - 606.598.2617 ext. 116 Fax - 606.598.4671 Mobile - 606.813.8131 ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 14:06:42 -0700 From: Richard Allen Subject: Re: [ABOS] Share Social Networks To: James Donahe , "mailman at abos-outreach.org" Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" I would be amazed if I actually had time at work to sit down and explore the social networking sites of other libraries...obviously we need mre staff :) ________________________________________ From: mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org [mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org] On Behalf Of James Donahe [jdonahe at kcls.org] Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 1:32 PM To: mailman at abos-outreach.org Subject: [ABOS] Share Social Networks I hear that ABOS may soon have their OWN Facebook site. James Donahe Outreach Services Specialist King County Library System 425.369.3470 -- voicemail 425-369-3419 -- fax jdonahe at kcls.org Now, to the point of this post: I'm sure I'm not the only one who'd like to see the Facebook, MySpace, & Twitter pages of the libraries represented on this ListServ. So, please reply with your links and everyone start friending, adding, and following other libraries and fellow librarians. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#/pages/Manchester-KY/Clay-County-Public-Library /155304171883?ref=ts Twitter: http://twitter.com/claypublib Blog: http://ccplb.wordpress.com/ Have a great day! Ryan Cornett Mobile Service Manager Clay County Public Library Office - 606.598.2617 ext. 116 Fax - 606.598.4671 Mobile - 606.813.8131 _______________________________________________ Mailman mailing list Mailman at abos-outreach.org http://abos-outreach.org/lists/listinfo/mailman ------------------------------ Message: 4 Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 16:01:08 -0500 From: "Wayne Reimsnyder" Subject: [ABOS] Circs To: Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Many have shared how many stops they have. I'd like to compare the size of collections and circulations daily, monthly and annually. Any info is appreciated. Wayne Reimsnyder Outreach Services Palm Beach County Library System 4639 Lake Worth Road Lake Worth, Fl. 33463 (561) 649-5500 email: Reimsnyderw at pbclibrary.org Under Florida law, e-mail addreses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. 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People who would never publicly admit to be large print readers love their eReaders because of this feature. Our library system offers eBooks on multiple platforms, so I'm trying to think of ways to get these eReaders out on our bookmobiles or lobby stops. We already provide Playaways and have permission to burn certain eBook formats to disc for our patrons, plus we loan assistive technology such as oversized keyboards and pocket talkers, so this just makes sense. Anybody have any ideas on ways to use such technology? Does anybody's library loan eReaders? How can we use this to reach out to elderly eyes? I look forward to hearing your thoughts! Darth Nielsen Managing Librarian Traveling Library Center King County Library System (425) 369-3391 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100203/172c2 c15/attachment.html ------------------------------ _______________________________________________ Mailman mailing list Mailman at abos-outreach.org http://abos-outreach.org/lists/listinfo/mailman End of Mailman Digest, Vol 13, Issue 4 ************************************** _______________________________________________ Mailman mailing list Mailman at abos-outreach.org http://abos-outreach.org/lists/listinfo/mailman From carolt at bloomingtonlibrary.org Thu Feb 4 14:38:47 2010 From: carolt at bloomingtonlibrary.org (Carol Torrens) Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 13:38:47 -0600 Subject: [ABOS] How long do you hold holds? In-Reply-To: <4B6A098D.5040206@bcls.lib.nj.us> References: <4B6A098D.5040206@bcls.lib.nj.us> Message-ID: <1DB0CD6E10CDB648AB0E1352F2DF3B700108B9B4FC1E@superman.bplserver.org> Our stops are on a three-week rotation. If a customer doesn't pick up their hold at their stop, we only keep it a couple more days. This gives them time to contact us and make other arrangements. After that, we remove the hold and send the item on to the next customer. Carol Torrens Outreach Services Manager Bloomington, IL, Public Library 309-557-8920 -----Original Message----- From: mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org [mailto:mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org] On Behalf Of Paula Manzella Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2010 5:41 PM To: ABOS mailing list Subject: [ABOS] How long do you hold holds? Hi, The majority of our stops are bi-weekly and I'm in the process of creating a handbook for Bookmobile staff. The info on the ABOS Handbook CD was great, but I didn't see this particular issue addressed. I'm interested in hearing your policies for retaining customer requests when the material is not picked up. Traditionally, if we call the library customer in the morning and they don't pick up the book/DVD they've requested, we put it back on the Bookmobile hold shelf and keep it for the next scheduled stop. Then if we call and the customer doesn't pick up a second time, we delete the customer's hold and put the item back into circulation. However, since we have so many bi-weekly stops, there are a number "hot" titles that caught up in this problem. Any and all comments welcome! Thank you, Paula Manzella Burlington County Library www.bcls.lib.nj.us/bookmobile _______________________________________________ Mailman mailing list Mailman at abos-outreach.org http://abos-outreach.org/lists/listinfo/mailman From qamarjamaa at gmail.com Thu Feb 4 14:40:44 2010 From: qamarjamaa at gmail.com (MaryAnne) Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 13:40:44 -0600 Subject: [ABOS] eBook readers In-Reply-To: <3332F13D8F7F4941915D4A99F06AA6F2801E81@rv-svr02.Rangeview.local> References: <3332F13D8F7F4941915D4A99F06AA6F2801E81@rv-svr02.Rangeview.local> Message-ID: <474918191002041140r74cff86g30aa8c4dfbb2513e@mail.gmail.com> Darth, I am interested in ...."have permission to burn certain eBook formats to disc for our patrons" - can you tell me a little more about this. What kind of material do you burn and how do you deliver it to your patrons. Thanks, Mary Anne Marjamaa On Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 12:26 PM, Kathy Totten wrote: > Although we are not yet checking it out to patrons, we have acquired a > Sony read touch edition. We will probably have about 4 or 5 of them soon. > The adjustable font is a very good feature. Large is not quite as big as a > large print book, but Extra Large looks about right. We have to be sure the > patron can operate the reader. The buttons are not very clearly marked for > someone with visual impairment. However a patron who reads many books a > month and is open to trying this technology should respond very well to the > service. We will try it with one of our patrons within a month, I believe. > > > > We did learn that Kindle is proprietary and libraries are not allowed to > lend them to patrons. > > > > Kathy > > > > ** > > *KATHRYN TOTTEN* | *Experience Expert > Anythink Thornton and Outreach Services > *ktotten at anythinklibraries.org > ????????. > Anythink Thornton > 8992 Washington Street > Thornton, Colorado 80229 > 303.287.2514 ext 2516 > anythinklibraries.org > ------------------------------ > > *From:* mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org [mailto: > mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org] *On Behalf Of *Darth Nielsen > *Sent:* Wednesday, February 03, 2010 3:24 PM > *To:* mailman at abos-outreach.org > *Subject:* [ABOS] eBook readers > > > > Hello! > > > > With Amazon?s recent submission to MacMillan?s pricing structure, this > seems like the perfect time to leverage libraries into the equation. > Previously, Amazon hasn?t even returned phone calls about a library model > for Kindles, and with the Sony reader and the iPad offering reasonable > competition, I?m excited about how eBooks could take a physical presence in > our libraries. > > > > Most importantly, a common theme amongst the eReaders is the ability to > adjust print size. People who would never publicly admit to be large print > readers love their eReaders because of this feature. Our library system > offers eBooks on multiple platforms, so I?m trying to think of ways to get > these eReaders out on our bookmobiles or lobby stops. We already provide > Playaways and have permission to burn certain eBook formats to disc for our > patrons, plus we loan assistive technology such as oversized keyboards and > pocket talkers, so this just makes sense. > > > > Anybody have any ideas on ways to use such technology? Does anybody?s > library loan eReaders? How can we use this to reach out to elderly eyes? > > > > I look forward to hearing your thoughts! > > > > Darth Nielsen > > Managing Librarian > > Traveling Library Center > > King County Library System > > (425) 369-3391 > > > > _______________________________________________ > Mailman mailing list > Mailman at abos-outreach.org > http://abos-outreach.org/lists/listinfo/mailman > > -- MaryAnne Marjamaa Manager, Outreach Services St. Louis County Library St. Louis, MO 63131 qamarjamaa at gmail.com 314-994-3300 x 2330 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100204/0f7cd5c0/attachment.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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From: mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org [mailto:mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org] On Behalf Of MaryAnne Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 1:41 PM To: Kathy Totten Cc: mailman at abos-outreach.org Subject: Re: [ABOS] eBook readers Darth, I am interested in ...."have permission to burn certain eBook formats to disc for our patrons" - can you tell me a little more about this. What kind of material do you burn and how do you deliver it to your patrons. Thanks, Mary Anne Marjamaa On Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 12:26 PM, Kathy Totten > wrote: Although we are not yet checking it out to patrons, we have acquired a Sony read touch edition. We will probably have about 4 or 5 of them soon. The adjustable font is a very good feature. Large is not quite as big as a large print book, but Extra Large looks about right. We have to be sure the patron can operate the reader. The buttons are not very clearly marked for someone with visual impairment. However a patron who reads many books a month and is open to trying this technology should respond very well to the service. We will try it with one of our patrons within a month, I believe. We did learn that Kindle is proprietary and libraries are not allowed to lend them to patrons. Kathy [cid:image001.gif at 01CAA5A3.A0FFEE60] KATHRYN TOTTEN | Experience Expert Anythink Thornton and Outreach Services ktotten at anythinklibraries.org ......................... Anythink Thornton 8992 Washington Street Thornton, Colorado 80229 303.287.2514 ext 2516 anythinklibraries.org ________________________________ From: mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org [mailto:mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org] On Behalf Of Darth Nielsen Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2010 3:24 PM To: mailman at abos-outreach.org Subject: [ABOS] eBook readers Hello! With Amazon's recent submission to MacMillan's pricing structure, this seems like the perfect time to leverage libraries into the equation. Previously, Amazon hasn't even returned phone calls about a library model for Kindles, and with the Sony reader and the iPad offering reasonable competition, I'm excited about how eBooks could take a physical presence in our libraries. Most importantly, a common theme amongst the eReaders is the ability to adjust print size. People who would never publicly admit to be large print readers love their eReaders because of this feature. Our library system offers eBooks on multiple platforms, so I'm trying to think of ways to get these eReaders out on our bookmobiles or lobby stops. We already provide Playaways and have permission to burn certain eBook formats to disc for our patrons, plus we loan assistive technology such as oversized keyboards and pocket talkers, so this just makes sense. Anybody have any ideas on ways to use such technology? Does anybody's library loan eReaders? How can we use this to reach out to elderly eyes? I look forward to hearing your thoughts! Darth Nielsen Managing Librarian Traveling Library Center King County Library System (425) 369-3391 _______________________________________________ Mailman mailing list Mailman at abos-outreach.org http://abos-outreach.org/lists/listinfo/mailman -- MaryAnne Marjamaa Manager, Outreach Services St. Louis County Library St. Louis, MO 63131 qamarjamaa at gmail.com 314-994-3300 x 2330 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100204/1a7cb29e/attachment-0001.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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So put on your thinking caps and think about something you are doing that could be shared with group. Maybe you know of someone who has a cool idea - call them up and ask them to submit a session idea. Our best speakers are from within our group. Perhaps you just have a great idea of something you want to see at the conference. Do you have a question?? Write to me or Jody: qamarjamaa at gmail.com jolivieri at homerlibrary.org The link for the submission is on the ABOS homepage www.abos-outreach.com or see link below to the submission page. WE NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU BY FEB 20. *Conference Presenters needed for the 2010 Joint Conference with ARSL.* We are planning our break out sessions and we need 12 excellent presentations. Each session will be presented twice. Here is the submission form. (Really New!) *Conference * ** ** MaryAnne Marjamaa Vice-President/President Elect ABOS Manager, Outreach Services St. Louis County Library St. Louis, MO 63131 qamarjamaa at gmail.com 314-994-3300 x 2330 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100205/b460456d/attachment.html From Karen.Apland at library.sccgov.org Fri Feb 5 12:34:27 2010 From: Karen.Apland at library.sccgov.org (Karen Apland) Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 09:34:27 -0800 Subject: [ABOS] non-bookmobile patrons checking out bookmobile items Message-ID: Everyone: Here is the problem: we have non-Bookmobile patrons driving long distances to meet us (we have a policy that anyone can meet us anywhere and check-out since we are a public library) because they can see from the library catalog that new, popular items are still "in" at Bookmobile. We will not pull items for non-Bookmobile patrons so they can jump queue lines and we will not hold new movies, but we have patrons meeting us at our first stop and scooping up our new items. How do you handle this? Thanks, Karen Karen Apland Lead Librarian Bookmobile Service 14600 Winchester Blvd. Los Gatos, CA 95032 voice: 408-293-2326 ext. 3061 fax: 408-364-0161 email: kapland at library.sccgov.org NOTICE: This email message and/or its attachment may contain information that is confidential or restricted. It is intended only for the individuals named as recipients in the message. If you are NOT an authorized recipient, you are prohibited from using, delivering, distributing, printing, copying or disclosing the message or content to others and must delete the message from your computer. If you have this message in error, please notify the sender by return mail. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100205/1d7f342f/attachment.html From bfrederick at sjcfl.us Fri Feb 5 13:08:00 2010 From: bfrederick at sjcfl.us (Betty Ann Frederick) Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 13:08:00 -0500 Subject: [ABOS] Handicapped-Accessible Bookmobile Message-ID: <76E2F5A6667B4B4FA584999ED790BCAB0BA89E4C@sjcmail.mail.co.st-johns.fl.us> Does anyone know of any library that has a handicapped-accessible bookmobile that they no longer wish to keep - any size? Thanks. Betty B. Frederick, Manager Bookmobile-Extension Services Dept. St. Johns County Public Library System 6670 U.S. 1 South St. Augustine, FL 32086 904-827-6928 bfrederick at sjcfl.us -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100205/43ff0420/attachment.html From zkencheva at kcls.org Fri Feb 5 13:47:15 2010 From: zkencheva at kcls.org (Zlatina Encheva) Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 10:47:15 -0800 Subject: [ABOS] non-bookmobile patrons checking out bookmobile items In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Karen, During our community stops we also are open to everyone, but our collection is suppressed in the public catalog. Public can't see what we have available on the bus. It's not possible even for the staff to place holds on our materials. Works very well for us (and our regular patrons)! Zlatina Encheva Outreach Services Specialist King County Library System 425.369.3488 -- voicemail 425-369-3419 -- fax zkencheva at kcls.org From: mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org [mailto:mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org] On Behalf Of Karen Apland Sent: Friday, February 05, 2010 9:34 AM To: mailman at abos-outreach.org Subject: [ABOS] non-bookmobile patrons checking out bookmobile items Everyone: Here is the problem: we have non-Bookmobile patrons driving long distances to meet us (we have a policy that anyone can meet us anywhere and check-out since we are a public library) because they can see from the library catalog that new, popular items are still "in" at Bookmobile. We will not pull items for non-Bookmobile patrons so they can jump queue lines and we will not hold new movies, but we have patrons meeting us at our first stop and scooping up our new items. How do you handle this? Thanks, Karen Karen Apland Lead Librarian Bookmobile Service 14600 Winchester Blvd. Los Gatos, CA 95032 voice: 408-293-2326 ext. 3061 fax: 408-364-0161 email: kapland at library.sccgov.org NOTICE: This email message and/or its attachment may contain information that is confidential or restricted. It is intended only for the individuals named as recipients in the message. If you are NOT an authorized recipient, you are prohibited from using, delivering, distributing, printing, copying or disclosing the message or content to others and must delete the message from your computer. If you have this message in error, please notify the sender by return mail. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100205/fcebe66e/attachment.html From mswendrowski at vehiclesuccess.com Fri Feb 5 14:47:16 2010 From: mswendrowski at vehiclesuccess.com (Michael Swendrowski) Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 13:47:16 -0600 Subject: [ABOS] Handicapped-Accessible Bookmobile In-Reply-To: <76E2F5A6667B4B4FA584999ED790BCAB0BA89E4C@sjcmail.mail.co.st-johns.fl.us> References: <76E2F5A6667B4B4FA584999ED790BCAB0BA89E4C@sjcmail.mail.co.st-johns.fl.us> Message-ID: <040001caa69c$060a2e80$121e8b80$@com> We are currently listing 2 - 28' low-floor units on consignment at http://www.vehiclesuccess.com/consignment.htm. One is 1997 located in Georgia. The other is a 2002 located in Montana. Hope this helps. at least some. At your service, MICHAEL SWENDROWSKI President Chair - ALA Subcommittee on Bookmobiles Monogram SPECIALTY VEHICLE SERVICES, LLC. consultation and technical services GE Healthcare Preferred Mobile Partner VOICE: 262.679.9096 FACSIMILE: 262.457.4924 MOBILE: 262.510.1397 mswendrowski at vehiclesuccess.com W196 S8406 plum creek boulevard muskego, wisconsin 53150-8165 usa www. VEHICLESUCCESS.com P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. From: mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org [mailto:mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org] On Behalf Of Betty Ann Frederick Sent: Friday, February 05, 2010 12:08 PM To: mailman at abos-outreach.org Subject: [ABOS] Handicapped-Accessible Bookmobile Does anyone know of any library that has a handicapped-accessible bookmobile that they no longer wish to keep - any size? Thanks. Betty B. Frederick, Manager Bookmobile-Extension Services Dept. St. Johns County Public Library System 6670 U.S. 1 South St. Augustine, FL 32086 904-827-6928 bfrederick at sjcfl.us -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100205/2207de1c/attachment-0001.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 2158 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100205/2207de1c/attachment-0001.jpe From SParkins at lclsonline.org Fri Feb 5 15:57:59 2010 From: SParkins at lclsonline.org (Susan Parkins) Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 13:57:59 -0700 Subject: [ABOS] non-bookmobile patrons checking out bookmobile items In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4B6C23E7.B076.00DE.0@lclsonline.org> Karen, Our items are set as "Local request" if it is a popular item. Because of this setting, only patrons with a library card showing their home location as bookmobile can place a hold on this item. All of our system cards can be used at any of our libraries, regardless of where their home library is. When looking for items on our catalog a patron would most likely just search our main library collection. They have the option of searching all the libraries in the WYLD system (which covers almost all the libraries in Wyoming), just our county library system (1 main library, 2 branches and 1 bookmobile) or just a single library in our system. If they take the time to look up another library in the system and drive out to get the book then my vote would be by all means let them have it. All our system books are available to everyone. We just try to keep the branches and bookmobile books from being snatched up by everyone else in the city at the main library. Hope this helps. Susan Susan L. Parkins Outreach Specialist Bookmobile/Homebound Services Laramie County Library 2200 Pioneer Avenue Cheyenne, WY 82001 307-773-7228 sparkins at lclsonline.org >>> Karen Apland 2/5/2010 10:34 AM >>> Everyone: Here is the problem: we have non-Bookmobile patrons driving long distances to meet us (we have a policy that anyone can meet us anywhere and check-out since we are a public library) because they can see from the library catalog that new, popular items are still "in" at Bookmobile. We will not pull items for non-Bookmobile patrons so they can jump queue lines and we will not hold new movies, but we have patrons meeting us at our first stop and scooping up our new items. How do you handle this? Thanks, Karen Karen Apland Lead Librarian Bookmobile Service 14600 Winchester Blvd. Los Gatos, CA 95032 voice: 408-293-2326 ext. 3061 fax: 408-364-0161 email: kapland at library.sccgov.org NOTICE: This email message and/or its attachment may contain information that is confidential or restricted. It is intended only for the individuals named as recipients in the message. If you are NOT an authorized recipient, you are prohibited from using, delivering, distributing, printing, copying or disclosing the message or content to others and must delete the message from your computer. If you have this message in error, please notify the sender by return mail. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100205/5a2549fc/attachment.html From rahueske at gmail.com Sat Feb 6 16:14:54 2010 From: rahueske at gmail.com (Rebecca) Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 15:14:54 -0600 Subject: [ABOS] non-bookmobile patrons checking out bookmobile items In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Most of our items are available for holds through the computer. Our new items arrive to us with a status of "in process" and change to "to be shelved" as soon as we scan them. Or, as is often the case with new, popular items, they immediately capture a hold and off they go to another branch. The only way around this is to take an in-process item and put it on the Bookmobile for a day or two to give the "locals" a shot at it before checking it in. While I hate not having new items available, I don't feel too good about making someone who went to the trouble of placing a hold wait any longer, either... Our library does have a leased collection of titles called "Books to Go." These are extra copies of hot titles that are leased from B&T that we have in addition to the regular number of copies the library would order. They have their own collection code, can't have holds placed on them, and can't be renewed. They are minimally processed (plastic jackets and barcodes, but no spine or plate labels.) We don't rebind them and they get weeded quicker than our regular copies (presumably sent back to B&T, who does ?? with them.) The idea behind them is that people will have a better shot at finding something new and exciting at every branch without having to wait in a hold queue for weeks/months. Occasionally someone will bring one up and say they were on hold for the item, but could they still check this To Go copy out? Yep. Then we cancel their hold on the "regular" copy, which helps that line move along as well. I've heard this special collection referred to as "Fair Game Books" by one customer, "Finders Keepers" books, and "Lucky Day Books" by another! It's not a perfect situation, but it has helped quite a bit as far as the Bookmobile goes, as we get a good number of these Books To Go. I still have customers place many holds, but if they happen to find a BTG copy on the bkm shelves, then it still works out well for everyone. And, since the BsTG can't have holds placed on them, I feel a little better knowing we'll have some pretty new items available all the time. Wish I could speak to the cost of this program, but I have no knowledge of that aspect of the collection. It's really interesting hearing how others handle this too. Rebecca H. in NE P.S. We also have a Videos To Go collection, but it is floating and items reside wherever they are checked in. I've told my customers who also use library branches to feel free to return their Videos to Go to the Bookmobile, regardless of where they checked them out! They enjoy the deviousness of it, I think... On Fri, Feb 5, 2010 at 11:34 AM, Karen Apland < Karen.Apland at library.sccgov.org> wrote: > Everyone: > > Here is the problem: we have non-Bookmobile patrons driving long distances > to meet us (we have a policy that anyone can meet us anywhere and check-out > since we are a public library) because they can see from the library catalog > that new, popular items are still "in" at Bookmobile. We will not pull > items for non-Bookmobile patrons so they can jump queue lines and we will > not hold new movies, but we have patrons meeting us at our first stop and > scooping up our new items. > > How do you handle this? > > Thanks, > > Karen > > Karen Apland > Lead Librarian > Bookmobile Service > 14600 Winchester Blvd. > Los Gatos, CA 95032 > voice: 408-293-2326 ext. 3061 > fax: 408-364-0161 > email: kapland at library.sccgov.org > > NOTICE: This email message and/or its attachment may contain > information that is confidential or restricted. It is > intended only for the individuals named as recipients in the > message. If you are NOT an authorized recipient, you are > prohibited from using, delivering, distributing, printing, > copying or disclosing the message or content to others and > must delete the message from your computer. If you have this > message in error, please notify the sender by return mail. > > _______________________________________________ > Mailman mailing list > Mailman at abos-outreach.org > http://abos-outreach.org/lists/listinfo/mailman > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100206/9abf8a97/attachment.html From pmanzell at bcls.lib.nj.us Mon Feb 8 09:34:26 2010 From: pmanzell at bcls.lib.nj.us (Paula Manzella) Date: Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:34:26 -0500 Subject: [ABOS] How long do you hold holds? In-Reply-To: <4B6A098D.5040206@bcls.lib.nj.us> References: <4B6A098D.5040206@bcls.lib.nj.us> Message-ID: <4B7020F2.9000602@bcls.lib.nj.us> Thanks for your input! pm Paula Manzella wrote: > Hi, > > The majority of our stops are bi-weekly and I'm in the process of > creating a handbook for Bookmobile staff. The info on the ABOS Handbook > CD was great, but I didn't see this particular issue addressed. I'm > interested in hearing your policies for retaining customer requests when > the material is not picked up. > > Traditionally, if we call the library customer in the morning and > they don't pick up the book/DVD they've requested, we put it back on the > Bookmobile hold shelf and keep it for the next scheduled stop. Then if > we call and the customer doesn't pick up a second time, we delete the > customer's hold and put the item back into circulation. However, since > we have so many bi-weekly stops, there are a number "hot" titles that > caught up in this problem. Any and all comments welcome! > > Thank you, > Paula Manzella > Burlington County Library > www.bcls.lib.nj.us/bookmobile > _______________________________________________ > Mailman mailing list > Mailman at abos-outreach.org > http://abos-outreach.org/lists/listinfo/mailman > From patricia.essig at dallaslibrary.org Mon Feb 8 11:53:25 2010 From: patricia.essig at dallaslibrary.org (Essig, Patricia) Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:53:25 -0600 Subject: [ABOS] non-bookmobile patrons checking out bookmobile items In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: If they come to the stop, we check them out...we can't discriminate...I figure that if they are making that kind of trip, they must really want it. Pat ________________________________ From: mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org [mailto:mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org] On Behalf Of Karen Apland Sent: Friday, February 05, 2010 11:34 AM To: mailman at abos-outreach.org Subject: [ABOS] non-bookmobile patrons checking out bookmobile items Everyone: Here is the problem: we have non-Bookmobile patrons driving long distances to meet us (we have a policy that anyone can meet us anywhere and check-out since we are a public library) because they can see from the library catalog that new, popular items are still "in" at Bookmobile. We will not pull items for non-Bookmobile patrons so they can jump queue lines and we will not hold new movies, but we have patrons meeting us at our first stop and scooping up our new items. How do you handle this? Thanks, Karen Karen Apland Lead Librarian Bookmobile Service 14600 Winchester Blvd. Los Gatos, CA 95032 voice: 408-293-2326 ext. 3061 fax: 408-364-0161 email: kapland at library.sccgov.org NOTICE: This email message and/or its attachment may contain information that is confidential or restricted. It is intended only for the individuals named as recipients in the message. If you are NOT an authorized recipient, you are prohibited from using, delivering, distributing, printing, copying or disclosing the message or content to others and must delete the message from your computer. If you have this message in error, please notify the sender by return mail. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100208/9f98abd0/attachment-0001.html From willow at jmrl.org Mon Feb 8 15:47:25 2010 From: willow at jmrl.org (Willow Gale) Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:47:25 -0500 Subject: [ABOS] How long do you hold holds? In-Reply-To: <4B6A098D.5040206@bcls.lib.nj.us> References: <4B6A098D.5040206@bcls.lib.nj.us> Message-ID: <20100208154725.56122zira71uuesk@www.jmrl.org> hey Paula, I do the same, except I don't call patrons to tell them I have a hold in the first place. We have an automated system that will send either an email or a computer-generated postcard when a hold is available. Unfortunately, the computer chooses 10 days and sends a message that says "Your hold is available at the bookmobile. You must pick it up by XX-))-2010 or the hold will be canceled. Most of my patrons do not have emails, so get the postcards. It takes quite a while for them to get used to the idea that I IGNORE the date on the postcard. What I tell folks is "I'll bring your hold when I come to your stop. If you don't make it that day, I'll keep it until the next visit." If they don't make it by then, I call them and ask if they want me to put them back on the holds list. At that point, if they really want it, I might send it to another branch for them to pick up. It doesn't happen often, luckily. Of course, we're in the midst of our umpteenth major snowstorm - I honestly have lost count - and I've only been on the road twice in the past three weeks! I figure that's not the patrons' fault, so I'm keeping their holds until I can get back on the road. I'm sure there will be some grumbles from non-bookmobile patrons (and library staff), but I stick up for my folks! Willow -- Willow Gale, Bookmobile Supervisor Jefferson-Madison Regional Library 201 E. Market Street Charlottesville, VA 22902 434 979 7151 x501 "The library is an arena of possibility, opening both a window into the soul and a door onto the world." - Rita Dove Quoting Paula Manzella: > Hi, > > The majority of our stops are bi-weekly and I'm in the process of > creating a handbook for Bookmobile staff. The info on the ABOS Handbook > CD was great, but I didn't see this particular issue addressed. I'm > interested in hearing your policies for retaining customer requests when > the material is not picked up. > > Traditionally, if we call the library customer in the morning and > they don't pick up the book/DVD they've requested, we put it back on the > Bookmobile hold shelf and keep it for the next scheduled stop. Then if > we call and the customer doesn't pick up a second time, we delete the > customer's hold and put the item back into circulation. However, since > we have so many bi-weekly stops, there are a number "hot" titles that > caught up in this problem. Any and all comments welcome! > > Thank you, > Paula Manzella > Burlington County Library > www.bcls.lib.nj.us/bookmobile > _______________________________________________ > Mailman mailing list > Mailman at abos-outreach.org > http://abos-outreach.org/lists/listinfo/mailman > From willow at jmrl.org Mon Feb 8 16:05:35 2010 From: willow at jmrl.org (Willow Gale) Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 16:05:35 -0500 Subject: [ABOS] Share Social Networks In-Reply-To: References: , Message-ID: <20100208160535.330617sim2k210v4@www.jmrl.org> Sorry, I'm with Richard! My library uses facebook for special events - the Big Read, Teen Poetry - but our marketing person does send a tweet every day. You can follow her at http://twitter.com/J_MRL have fun, willow -- Willow Gale, Bookmobile Supervisor Jefferson-Madison Regional Library 201 E. Market Street Charlottesville, VA 22902 434 979 7151 x501 "The library is an arena of possibility, opening both a window into the soul and a door onto the world." - Rita Dove Quoting Richard Allen: > I would be amazed if I actually had time at work to sit down and > explore the social networking sites of other libraries...obviously > we need mre staff :) > > > > ________________________________________ > From: mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org > [mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org] On Behalf Of James Donahe > [jdonahe at kcls.org] > Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 1:32 PM > To: mailman at abos-outreach.org > Subject: [ABOS] Share Social Networks > > I hear that ABOS may soon have their OWN Facebook site. > > James Donahe > Outreach Services Specialist > King County Library System > 425.369.3470 -- voicemail > 425-369-3419 -- fax > jdonahe at kcls.org > > > > Now, to the point of this post: I'm sure I'm not > > the only one who'd like to see the Facebook, > > MySpace, & Twitter pages of the libraries > > represented on this ListServ. So, please reply > > with your links and everyone start friending, > > adding, and following other libraries and fellow > > librarians. > > > > Facebook: > > http://www.facebook.com/#/pages/Manchester-KY/Clay-County-Public-Library > /155304171883?ref=ts > > > > Twitter: http://twitter.com/claypublib > > > > Blog: http://ccplb.wordpress.com/ > > > Have a great day! > > > > > Ryan Cornett > Mobile Service Manager > Clay County Public Library > Office - 606.598.2617 ext. 116 > Fax - 606.598.4671 > Mobile - 606.813.8131 > > > _______________________________________________ > Mailman mailing list > Mailman at abos-outreach.org > http://abos-outreach.org/lists/listinfo/mailman > _______________________________________________ > Mailman mailing list > Mailman at abos-outreach.org > http://abos-outreach.org/lists/listinfo/mailman > From willow at jmrl.org Mon Feb 8 16:11:23 2010 From: willow at jmrl.org (Willow Gale) Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 16:11:23 -0500 Subject: [ABOS] non-bookmobile patrons checking out bookmobile items In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <20100208161123.17043r9cyp23olk4@www.jmrl.org> hey Karen, Unfortunately, I think you answered your own question - "we have a policy that anyone can meet us anywhere and check-out since we are a public library." I have used the 'in transit' trick a few times, mostly because I tend to grab new books early and check them in before I hit the road. If I know they'll immediately go out to another branch for a hold, I might 'forget' to wand it in before I shelve it on the bus. All the bookmobile books are in the same system as the other branches and holds can go anywhere. The other part of this is that I have people drive to wherever I'm stopped because the computer said an older book was 'available' at the bookmobile. I have to explain that I have an office full of stacks - being available doesn't mean it's actually on the bus! Sometimes they react badly, but mostly I let them know they can choose any other book that is on the bus:) Willow -- Willow Gale, Bookmobile Supervisor Jefferson-Madison Regional Library 201 E. Market Street Charlottesville, VA 22902 434 979 7151 x501 "The library is an arena of possibility, opening both a window into the soul and a door onto the world." - Rita Dove Quoting Karen Apland: > Everyone: > > Here is the problem: we have non-Bookmobile patrons driving long > distances to meet us (we have a policy that anyone can meet us > anywhere and check-out since we are a public library) because they > can see from the library catalog that new, popular items are still > "in" at Bookmobile. We will not pull items for non-Bookmobile > patrons so they can jump queue lines and we will not hold new > movies, but we have patrons meeting us at our first stop and > scooping up our new items. > > How do you handle this? > > Thanks, > > Karen > > Karen Apland > Lead Librarian > Bookmobile Service > 14600 Winchester Blvd. > Los Gatos, CA 95032 > voice: 408-293-2326 ext. 3061 > fax: 408-364-0161 > email: kapland at library.sccgov.org > > > NOTICE: This email message and/or its attachment may contain > information that is confidential or restricted. It is > intended only for the individuals named as recipients in the > message. If you are NOT an authorized recipient, you are > prohibited from using, delivering, distributing, printing, > copying or disclosing the message or content to others and > must delete the message from your computer. If you have this > message in error, please notify the sender by return mail. > > From qamarjamaa at gmail.com Tue Feb 9 09:24:10 2010 From: qamarjamaa at gmail.com (MaryAnne) Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 08:24:10 -0600 Subject: [ABOS] ELVIS Message-ID: <474918191002090624l2f3a7f11g1877fb2ce7089fd9@mail.gmail.com> Good Morning, We are going into a large independent living complex and doing an ELVIS program for the "Ladies Club". We have a staffer here who is nuts about ELVIS and has tons of memorabilia. She is going to talk about her collections. But we need more to jazz the program up a bit. Do any of you have any ideas I can borrow? Thanks, MA -- MaryAnne Marjamaa Manager, Outreach Services St. Louis County Library St. Louis, MO 63131 qamarjamaa at gmail.com 314-994-3300 x 2330 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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You can make submissions at http://www.arsl.info/annual-conference-awards-calendar/denver-conference-2010/registration/ MaryAnne Marjamaa Manager, Outreach Services St. Louis County Library St. Louis, MO 63131 qamarjamaa at gmail.com 314-994-3300 x 2330 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100209/4077bcab/attachment-0001.html From Jacob.Browne at JeffcoLibrary.org Tue Feb 9 11:00:52 2010 From: Jacob.Browne at JeffcoLibrary.org (Jacob Browne) Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 09:00:52 -0700 Subject: [ABOS] Volunteer Delivery in Homebound Service Message-ID: We have just started to recruit volunteers to delivery library material to those who are unable to leave their home without aid (homebound). If any of you do the same, could you answer a couple of quick questions? How do you schedule the volunteer deliveries? Do you find it easier to recruit and retain volunteers if you ask them to deliver items in the morning (before noon) or the afternoon(noon-4) or the evening(after 4)? Also, do you find the day of the week matter? Does anyone on this list have volunteers deliver items on the weekend to Homebound patrons? I know, ultimately, it might have to be taken on an individual patron=volunteer basis, but I am interested in rough guess to help me shape this change to our service. If you interview the volunteers before accepting and training them, could you share some of the questions you ask? What is vital to know before accept and start training them? How do you evaluate those volunteers that deliver library materials solo? Please respond directly to me at Jacob.Browne at jeffcolibrary.org If there is interest in the answers I receive, I'll post a consolidated report. 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I am interested in: Operating costs (insurance, gas, etc) Circulation statistics Customer counts Hours of operation Any other information you think might be of interest Patti Hochstetler from Wayne County recently posted some of this information but I thought maybe others had done some similar research. Lola E. Snyder Asst. Youth Services/Book Bus Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library 200 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Evansville, IN 47713 "The most inspirational man I knew only reached his potential by helping a child reach his." have a little faith by Mitch Albom -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100209/5bbeb062/attachment-0001.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Claudia Zimmerman, MLS Retired Outreach Librarian On Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 11:49 AM, wrote: > Send Mailman mailing list submissions to > mailman at abos-outreach.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://abos-outreach.org/lists/listinfo/mailman > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > mailman-request at abos-outreach.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > mailman-owner at abos-outreach.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Mailman digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: non-bookmobile patrons checking out bookmobile items > (Susan Parkins) > 2. Re: non-bookmobile patrons checking out bookmobile items (Rebecca) > 3. Re: How long do you hold holds? (Paula Manzella) > 4. Re: non-bookmobile patrons checking out bookmobile items > (Essig, Patricia) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 13:57:59 -0700 > From: Susan Parkins > Subject: Re: [ABOS] non-bookmobile patrons checking out bookmobile > items > To: , "Karen Apland" > > Message-ID: <4B6C23E7.B076.00DE.0 at lclsonline.org> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Karen, > > Our items are set as "Local request" if it is a popular item. Because of > this setting, only patrons with a library card showing their home location > as bookmobile can place a hold on this item. All of our system cards can be > used at any of our libraries, regardless of where their home library is. > When looking for items on our catalog a patron would most likely just > search our main library collection. They have the option of searching all > the libraries in the WYLD system (which covers almost all the libraries in > Wyoming), just our county library system (1 main library, 2 branches and 1 > bookmobile) or just a single library in our system. > > If they take the time to look up another library in the system and drive > out to get the book then my vote would be by all means let them have it. > All our system books are available to everyone. We just try to keep the > branches and bookmobile books from being snatched up by everyone else in the > city at the main library. > > Hope this helps. > > Susan > > Susan L. Parkins > Outreach Specialist > Bookmobile/Homebound Services > Laramie County Library > 2200 Pioneer Avenue > Cheyenne, WY 82001 > 307-773-7228 > sparkins at lclsonline.org > > > >>> Karen Apland 2/5/2010 10:34 AM >>> > Everyone: > > Here is the problem: we have non-Bookmobile patrons driving long distances > to meet us (we have a policy that anyone can meet us anywhere and check-out > since we are a public library) because they can see from the library catalog > that new, popular items are still "in" at Bookmobile. We will not pull > items for non-Bookmobile patrons so they can jump queue lines and we will > not hold new movies, but we have patrons meeting us at our first stop and > scooping up our new items. > > How do you handle this? > > Thanks, > > Karen > > Karen Apland > Lead Librarian > Bookmobile Service > 14600 Winchester Blvd. > Los Gatos, CA 95032 > voice: 408-293-2326 ext. 3061 > fax: 408-364-0161 > email: kapland at library.sccgov.org > > NOTICE: This email message and/or its attachment may contain > information that is confidential or restricted. It is > intended only for the individuals named as recipients in the > message. If you are NOT an authorized recipient, you are > prohibited from using, delivering, distributing, printing, > copying or disclosing the message or content to others and > must delete the message from your computer. If you have this > message in error, please notify the sender by return mail. > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100205/5a2549fc/attachment-0001.html > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 15:14:54 -0600 > From: Rebecca > Subject: Re: [ABOS] non-bookmobile patrons checking out bookmobile > items > To: "Mailing List for Bookmobile and Outreach Services." > > Message-ID: > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Most of our items are available for holds through the computer. Our new > items arrive to us with a status of "in process" and change to "to be > shelved" as soon as we scan them. Or, as is often the case with new, > popular > items, they immediately capture a hold and off they go to another branch. > The only way around this is to take an in-process item and put it on the > Bookmobile for a day or two to give the "locals" a shot at it before > checking it in. While I hate not having new items available, I don't feel > too good about making someone who went to the trouble of placing a hold > wait > any longer, either... > > Our library does have a leased collection of titles called "Books to Go." > These are extra copies of hot titles that are leased from B&T that we have > in addition to the regular number of copies the library would order. They > have their own collection code, can't have holds placed on them, and can't > be renewed. They are minimally processed (plastic jackets and barcodes, but > no spine or plate labels.) We don't rebind them and they get weeded quicker > than our regular copies (presumably sent back to B&T, who does ?? with > them.) The idea behind them is that people will have a better shot at > finding something new and exciting at every branch without having to wait > in > a hold queue for weeks/months. Occasionally someone will bring one up and > say they were on hold for the item, but could they still check this To Go > copy out? Yep. Then we cancel their hold on the "regular" copy, which helps > that line move along as well. I've heard this special collection referred > to > as "Fair Game Books" by one customer, "Finders Keepers" books, and "Lucky > Day Books" by another! > > It's not a perfect situation, but it has helped quite a bit as far as the > Bookmobile goes, as we get a good number of these Books To Go. I still have > customers place many holds, but if they happen to find a BTG copy on the > bkm > shelves, then it still works out well for everyone. And, since the BsTG > can't have holds placed on them, I feel a little better knowing we'll have > some pretty new items available all the time. > > Wish I could speak to the cost of this program, but I have no knowledge of > that aspect of the collection. It's really interesting hearing how others > handle this too. > > Rebecca H. in NE > P.S. We also have a Videos To Go collection, but it is floating and items > reside wherever they are checked in. I've told my customers who also use > library branches to feel free to return their Videos to Go to the > Bookmobile, regardless of where they checked them out! They enjoy the > deviousness of it, I think... > > On Fri, Feb 5, 2010 at 11:34 AM, Karen Apland < > Karen.Apland at library.sccgov.org> wrote: > > > Everyone: > > > > Here is the problem: we have non-Bookmobile patrons driving long > distances > > to meet us (we have a policy that anyone can meet us anywhere and > check-out > > since we are a public library) because they can see from the library > catalog > > that new, popular items are still "in" at Bookmobile. We will not pull > > items for non-Bookmobile patrons so they can jump queue lines and we will > > not hold new movies, but we have patrons meeting us at our first stop and > > scooping up our new items. > > > > How do you handle this? > > > > Thanks, > > > > Karen > > > > Karen Apland > > Lead Librarian > > Bookmobile Service > > 14600 Winchester Blvd. > > Los Gatos, CA 95032 > > voice: 408-293-2326 ext. 3061 > > fax: 408-364-0161 > > email: kapland at library.sccgov.org > > > > NOTICE: This email message and/or its attachment may contain > > information that is confidential or restricted. It is > > intended only for the individuals named as recipients in the > > message. If you are NOT an authorized recipient, you are > > prohibited from using, delivering, distributing, printing, > > copying or disclosing the message or content to others and > > must delete the message from your computer. If you have this > > message in error, please notify the sender by return mail. > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Mailman mailing list > > Mailman at abos-outreach.org > > http://abos-outreach.org/lists/listinfo/mailman > > > > > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100206/9abf8a97/attachment-0001.html > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:34:26 -0500 > From: Paula Manzella > Subject: Re: [ABOS] How long do you hold holds? > To: ABOS mailing list > Message-ID: <4B7020F2.9000602 at bcls.lib.nj.us> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed > > Thanks for your input! > > pm > > Paula Manzella wrote: > > Hi, > > > > The majority of our stops are bi-weekly and I'm in the process of > > creating a handbook for Bookmobile staff. The info on the ABOS Handbook > > CD was great, but I didn't see this particular issue addressed. I'm > > interested in hearing your policies for retaining customer requests when > > the material is not picked up. > > > > Traditionally, if we call the library customer in the morning and > > they don't pick up the book/DVD they've requested, we put it back on the > > Bookmobile hold shelf and keep it for the next scheduled stop. Then if > > we call and the customer doesn't pick up a second time, we delete the > > customer's hold and put the item back into circulation. However, since > > we have so many bi-weekly stops, there are a number "hot" titles that > > caught up in this problem. Any and all comments welcome! > > > > Thank you, > > Paula Manzella > > Burlington County Library > > www.bcls.lib.nj.us/bookmobile > > _______________________________________________ > > Mailman mailing list > > Mailman at abos-outreach.org > > http://abos-outreach.org/lists/listinfo/mailman > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:53:25 -0600 > From: "Essig, Patricia" > Subject: Re: [ABOS] non-bookmobile patrons checking out bookmobile > items > To: "Karen Apland" > Cc: mailman at abos-outreach.org > Message-ID: > > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > If they come to the stop, we check them out...we can't discriminate...I > figure that if they are making that kind of trip, they must really want > it. > > > > Pat > > > > ________________________________ > > From: mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org > [mailto:mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org] On Behalf Of Karen Apland > Sent: Friday, February 05, 2010 11:34 AM > To: mailman at abos-outreach.org > Subject: [ABOS] non-bookmobile patrons checking out bookmobile items > > > > Everyone: > > > > Here is the problem: we have non-Bookmobile patrons driving long > distances to meet us (we have a policy that anyone can meet us anywhere > and check-out since we are a public library) because they can see from > the library catalog that new, popular items are still "in" at > Bookmobile. We will not pull items for non-Bookmobile patrons so they > can jump queue lines and we will not hold new movies, but we have > patrons meeting us at our first stop and scooping up our new items. > > > > How do you handle this? > > > > Thanks, > > > > Karen > > > > Karen Apland > Lead Librarian > > Bookmobile Service > > 14600 Winchester Blvd. > Los Gatos, CA 95032 > voice: 408-293-2326 ext. 3061 > fax: 408-364-0161 > email: kapland at library.sccgov.org > > > NOTICE: This email message and/or its attachment may contain > information that is confidential or restricted. It is > intended only for the individuals named as recipients in the > message. If you are NOT an authorized recipient, you are > prohibited from using, delivering, distributing, printing, > copying or disclosing the message or content to others and > must delete the message from your computer. 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My favorite of the games was Name That Elvis, where I asked trivia questions and the correct answer would be either Elvis Presley, Elvis Costello or Elvis Stojko. Refreshments included peanut-butter-and-banana sandwiches, Elvis' favorite candy, Elvis' favorite soda and Elvis' favorite chips (I've forgotten what each of these were, but I found them through an Elvis fan site). Ramona Lucius Outreach Coordinator San Antonio Public Library 600 Soledad San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 207-2576 ramona.lucius at sanantonio.gov -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Edie On Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 11:03 AM, Jacob Browne < Jacob.Browne at jeffcolibrary.org> wrote: > I'm interested to find out if anyone is providing direct delivered > library service, like homebound or housebound service, to people who suffer > from agoraphobia or similar condition. If so, do you reqire any > authentication of their condition before providing the delivered library > service and what it might be? > > Jacob Browne > Outreach Associate > Jefferson County Public Library > 10200 W 20th Ave > Lakewood CO 80215 > 303-275-6161 > Jacob.Browne at jeffcolibrary.org > Find us on the web: *http://**jeffcolibrary.org* > > > > _______________________________________________ > Mailman mailing list > Mailman at abos-outreach.org > http://abos-outreach.org/lists/listinfo/mailman > > -- Edith Isele Assistant Manager Outreach Services St. Louis County Library (MO) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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So I included a sentence about that in the email. See the text below. This has worked well. > Main Library > 205 E. Olive St. > Bloomington, IL > 61701 > > SALLY JONES > 1234 LIBRARY RD > BLOOMINGTON, IL > 61704 > > "PICKUP NOTICE" > > An item you requested is available for pickup on the Bookmobile. > You can pick it up at any stop from now through your next regular stop. > Ignore the Pickup By date listed below; your item will be available > until your next regular stop. > > Questions? Please contact the Outreach Department at 309-828-6091 > x221 or by email at outreach at bloomingtonlibrary.org. > Thank you. > > 1 Southern lights : a novel / Danielle Steel. > Steel, Danielle. > call number:STE copy:1 > Pickup by:1/5/2010 > hold pickup library:Outreach Services Carol Torrens Outreach Services Manager Bloomington, IL, Public Library 309-557-8920 -----Original Message----- From: mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org [mailto:mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org] On Behalf Of Willow Gale Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 2:47 PM To: Paula Manzella Cc: ABOS mailing list Subject: Re: [ABOS] How long do you hold holds? hey Paula, I do the same, except I don't call patrons to tell them I have a hold in the first place. We have an automated system that will send either an email or a computer-generated postcard when a hold is available. Unfortunately, the computer chooses 10 days and sends a message that says "Your hold is available at the bookmobile. You must pick it up by XX-))-2010 or the hold will be canceled. Most of my patrons do not have emails, so get the postcards. It takes quite a while for them to get used to the idea that I IGNORE the date on the postcard. What I tell folks is "I'll bring your hold when I come to your stop. If you don't make it that day, I'll keep it until the next visit." If they don't make it by then, I call them and ask if they want me to put them back on the holds list. At that point, if they really want it, I might send it to another branch for them to pick up. It doesn't happen often, luckily. Of course, we're in the midst of our umpteenth major snowstorm - I honestly have lost count - and I've only been on the road twice in the past three weeks! I figure that's not the patrons' fault, so I'm keeping their holds until I can get back on the road. I'm sure there will be some grumbles from non-bookmobile patrons (and library staff), but I stick up for my folks! Willow -- Willow Gale, Bookmobile Supervisor Jefferson-Madison Regional Library 201 E. Market Street Charlottesville, VA 22902 434 979 7151 x501 "The library is an arena of possibility, opening both a window into the soul and a door onto the world." - Rita Dove Quoting Paula Manzella: > Hi, > > The majority of our stops are bi-weekly and I'm in the process of > creating a handbook for Bookmobile staff. The info on the ABOS Handbook > CD was great, but I didn't see this particular issue addressed. I'm > interested in hearing your policies for retaining customer requests when > the material is not picked up. > > Traditionally, if we call the library customer in the morning and > they don't pick up the book/DVD they've requested, we put it back on the > Bookmobile hold shelf and keep it for the next scheduled stop. Then if > we call and the customer doesn't pick up a second time, we delete the > customer's hold and put the item back into circulation. However, since > we have so many bi-weekly stops, there are a number "hot" titles that > caught up in this problem. Any and all comments welcome! > > Thank you, > Paula Manzella > Burlington County Library > www.bcls.lib.nj.us/bookmobile > _______________________________________________ > Mailman mailing list > Mailman at abos-outreach.org > http://abos-outreach.org/lists/listinfo/mailman > _______________________________________________ Mailman mailing list Mailman at abos-outreach.org http://abos-outreach.org/lists/listinfo/mailman From mcourtney at cityofboise.org Wed Feb 10 12:50:12 2010 From: mcourtney at cityofboise.org (Marcia Courtney) Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:50:12 -0700 Subject: [ABOS] Agoraphobic Patron Message-ID: <4B728F64.CE18.00F9.1@cityofboise.org> Jacob: Our policies are in line with Edith's. We conduct a short phone interview followed by one in person on our first delivery. I have one patron who is agoraphobic with other issues. I have never had an abuse of our program. Courtney Courtney, Outreach Services Specialist Boise Public Library 715 S Capitol Blvd Boise, ID 83702 (208) 562-4002 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100210/0861b94b/attachment.html From margeb at rochester.lib.mn.us Wed Feb 10 12:56:53 2010 From: margeb at rochester.lib.mn.us (Marge Brumm) Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:56:53 -0600 Subject: [ABOS] Volunteer Delivery in Homebound Service In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4B729F01.A0AF.0023.0@rochester.lib.mn.us> Jacob I have two husband and wife teams that take turns delivering all our HB items once a month. Other volunteers contact the HB patrons and select items to be sent. The third Thursday of each month is delivery day. We deliver to approx 35 patrons. They leave 8:30 ish and deliver until they are done. Margie Brumm >>> Jacob Browne 2/9/2010 10:00 AM >>> We have just started to recruit volunteers to delivery library material to those who are unable to leave their home without aid (homebound). If any of you do the same, could you answer a couple of quick questions? How do you schedule the volunteer deliveries? Do you find it easier to recruit and retain volunteers if you ask them to deliver items in the morning (before noon) or the afternoon(noon-4) or the evening(after 4)? Also, do you find the day of the week matter? Does anyone on this list have volunteers deliver items on the weekend to Homebound patrons? I know, ultimately, it might have to be taken on an individual patron=volunteer basis, but I am interested in rough guess to help me shape this change to our service. If you interview the volunteers before accepting and training them, could you share some of the questions you ask? What is vital to know before accept and start training them? How do you evaluate those volunteers that deliver library materials solo? Please respond directly to me at Jacob.Browne at jeffcolibrary.org If there is interest in the answers I receive, I'll post a consolidated report. Jacob Browne Outreach Associate Jefferson County Public Library 10200 W 20th Ave Lakewood CO 80215 303-275-6161 Jacob.Browne at jeffcolibrary.org Find us on the web: http://jeffcolibrary.org From mclark at krl.org Wed Feb 10 12:58:24 2010 From: mclark at krl.org (Mick Clark) Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:58:24 -0800 Subject: [ABOS] Elvis In-Reply-To: <474918191002100642n6ee669c9wae526d19d415ed61@mail.gmail.com> References: <474918191002100642n6ee669c9wae526d19d415ed61@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <90DF876458BC154A95E7645FA39F3966014E9FD0@exchange1.internal.krl.org> MaryAnne-Be sure to serve bite-size sandwiches from his favorite foods. I think they were peanut butter or banana and bacon or something like that. You can look it up. Also you might offer a prize for highest score on a trivia song/movie quiz. Maybe a miniature pair of "autographed" panties. Play a few instrumental bars of his songs, maybe 10 in one minute, and see who names them all. Showa clip of Jailhouse Rock and encourage group participation. Provide name badges in the famous Cadillac shape. Good luck, Mick. PS for a finale, you could display a picture of him that has been age-progressed on photoshop. From: mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org [mailto:mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org] On Behalf Of MaryAnne Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 6:42 AM To: Mailing List for Bookmobile and Outreach Services. Subject: [ABOS] qamarjamaa at gmail.com test -- MaryAnne Marjamaa Manager, Outreach Services St. Louis County Library St. Louis, MO 63131 qamarjamaa at gmail.com 314-994-3300 x 2330 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100210/65cb8096/attachment.html From cbrandon at wnpl.info Wed Feb 10 13:11:52 2010 From: cbrandon at wnpl.info (Carol Brandon) Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:11:52 -0600 Subject: [ABOS] Homebound Coordinator needs advice- Agoraphobia In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Yes, we provide service to patrons with agoraphobia and for anyone with any ailment. We do not require documentation and have really had no problem with people abusing this service. I believe that most people would much prefer to come to the library or bookmobile and select their own material if possible. I feel that this delivery service is so appreciated by people who request it and that they have tried every way possible to secure library materials before they ask us to come to their homes. Carol Brandon Waren-Newport Public Library Gurnee, IL 60031 Head of Outreach Services From: mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org [mailto:mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org] On Behalf Of Jacob Browne Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 11:04 AM To: 'eltabib at boulderlibrary.org'; 'bcrandall at poudrelibraries.org'; 'sroberts at mcpld.org'; 'lkrumtum at mcpld.org'; 'lburton at highplains.us' Cc: 'mailman at abos-outreach.org' Subject: [ABOS] Homebound Coordinator needs advice- Agoraphobia I'm interested to find out if anyone is providing direct delivered library service, like homebound or housebound service, to people who suffer from agoraphobia or similar condition. If so, do you reqire any authentication of their condition before providing the delivered library service and what it might be? 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An Elvis mad-lib might be fun if you are looking for something less active.. Ed Miller Special Services Department Library System of Lancaster County 717-207-0500 ext 1227 ________________________________________ From: mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org [mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org] On Behalf Of Wendy Ramsey [WRAMSEY at columbuslibrary.org] Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 11:54 AM To: Mailing List for Bookmobile and Outreach Services.; MaryAnne Subject: Re: [ABOS] ELVIS How about playing a "Name that tune" with the ladies? >>> MaryAnne 2/9/2010 9:24 AM >>> Good Morning, We are going into a large independent living complex and doing an ELVIS program for the "Ladies Club". We have a staffer here who is nuts about ELVIS and has tons of memorabilia. She is going to talk about her collections. But we need more to jazz the program up a bit. Do any of you have any ideas I can borrow? Thanks, MA -- MaryAnne Marjamaa Manager, Outreach Services St. Louis County Library St. Louis, MO 63131 qamarjamaa at gmail.com 314-994-3300 x 2330 From aswartz at nmlibrary.org Wed Feb 10 13:49:52 2010 From: aswartz at nmlibrary.org (Ann Swartz) Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:49:52 -0600 Subject: [ABOS] Weather Message-ID: <20100210184952.30da8b55@mail.northmankato.com> Has anyone refused service due to the amount of snow? I do not mean going out in it, I mean a stop that you usually have but because the width of the roads are getting smaller due to the large amount of snow piling up on the sides or at stops that are plowed and not enough to get the bookmobile in. Due to the snow that fell this week thus far I decided not to take out the bus to my stops today, I took my car with the titles that had been requested or that I knew my patrons would appreciate, and I was very lucky I did not take the bus as my car almost got stuck. Just wondering if anyone else has encountered this and how they dealt with it. Ann Ann Swartz-Beckius Bookmobile Librarian North Mankato Taylor Library 1001 Belgrade Avenue North Mankato, MN 56003 507-345-5120 507-340-4805 (Bookmobile Cell Phone) E-MAIL CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The contents of this e-mail message and any attachments are intended solely for the addressee(s) and may contain confidential and/or legally privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient of this message or if this message has been addressed to you in error, please immediately alert the sender by reply e-mail and then delete this message and any attachments. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that any use, dissemination, distribution, copying, or storage of this message or any attachment is strictly prohibited. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100210/5913488d/attachment.html From patricia.essig at dallaslibrary.org Wed Feb 10 13:53:49 2010 From: patricia.essig at dallaslibrary.org (Essig, Patricia) Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:53:49 -0600 Subject: [ABOS] Weather In-Reply-To: <20100210184952.30da8b55@mail.northmankato.com> References: <20100210184952.30da8b55@mail.northmankato.com> Message-ID: Here in Texas, its not snow we worry about, but ice...We have cancelled stops due to icing. (we don't know how to drive in rough weather in Texas). That is a decision that is made by our assistant director. If we can't make a stop due to weather, we try to call patrons and renew materials. I can tell you that since I began working with the bookmobile, we have only canceled a stop due to weather twice. Pat ________________________________ From: mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org [mailto:mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org] On Behalf Of Ann Swartz Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 12:50 PM To: mailman at abos-outreach.org Subject: [ABOS] Weather Has anyone refused service due to the amount of snow? I do not mean going out in it, I mean a stop that you usually have but because the width of the roads are getting smaller due to the large amount of snow piling up on the sides or at stops that are plowed and not enough to get the bookmobile in. Due to the snow that fell this week thus far I decided not to take out the bus to my stops today, I took my car with the titles that had been requested or that I knew my patrons would appreciate, and I was very lucky I did not take the bus as my car almost got stuck. Just wondering if anyone else has encountered this and how they dealt with it. Ann Ann Swartz-Beckius Bookmobile Librarian North Mankato Taylor Library 1001 Belgrade Avenue North Mankato, MN 56003 507-345-5120 507-340-4805 (Bookmobile Cell Phone) ________________________________ E-MAIL CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The contents of this e-mail message and any attachments are intended solely for the addressee(s) and may contain confidential and/or legally privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient of this message or if this message has been addressed to you in error, please immediately alert the sender by reply e-mail and then delete this message and any attachments. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that any use, dissemination, distribution, copying, or storage of this message or any attachment is strictly prohibited. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100210/44cdc26e/attachment.html From lolas at evpl.org Wed Feb 10 14:01:29 2010 From: lolas at evpl.org (Snyder, Lola) Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:01:29 -0600 Subject: [ABOS] Weather In-Reply-To: References: <20100210184952.30da8b55@mail.northmankato.com> Message-ID: <759391204624F24CB98E0D58CFC6A8B701DE69B7@bravo.evpl.scb> Here in southern Indiana our main roads are usually well taken care of but the roads that our vehicle would be driving on may never see a salt truck or plow so we have decided that if the roads are too dangerous for our school buses to go out then we don't go out either. We don't want to endanger our staff or our customers. Lola E. Snyder Asst. Youth Services/Book Bus Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library 200 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Evansville, IN 47713 "The most inspirational man I knew only reached his potential by helping a child reach his." have a little faith by Mitch Albom From: mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org [mailto:mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org] On Behalf Of Essig, Patricia Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 12:54 PM To: Ann Swartz Cc: mailman at abos-outreach.org Subject: Re: [ABOS] Weather Here in Texas, its not snow we worry about, but ice...We have cancelled stops due to icing. (we don't know how to drive in rough weather in Texas). That is a decision that is made by our assistant director. If we can't make a stop due to weather, we try to call patrons and renew materials. I can tell you that since I began working with the bookmobile, we have only canceled a stop due to weather twice. Pat ________________________________ From: mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org [mailto:mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org] On Behalf Of Ann Swartz Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 12:50 PM To: mailman at abos-outreach.org Subject: [ABOS] Weather Has anyone refused service due to the amount of snow? I do not mean going out in it, I mean a stop that you usually have but because the width of the roads are getting smaller due to the large amount of snow piling up on the sides or at stops that are plowed and not enough to get the bookmobile in. Due to the snow that fell this week thus far I decided not to take out the bus to my stops today, I took my car with the titles that had been requested or that I knew my patrons would appreciate, and I was very lucky I did not take the bus as my car almost got stuck. Just wondering if anyone else has encountered this and how they dealt with it. Ann Ann Swartz-Beckius Bookmobile Librarian North Mankato Taylor Library 1001 Belgrade Avenue North Mankato, MN 56003 507-345-5120 507-340-4805 (Bookmobile Cell Phone) ________________________________ E-MAIL CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The contents of this e-mail message and any attachments are intended solely for the addressee(s) and may contain confidential and/or legally privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient of this message or if this message has been addressed to you in error, please immediately alert the sender by reply e-mail and then delete this message and any attachments. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that any use, dissemination, distribution, copying, or storage of this message or any attachment is strictly prohibited. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100210/9722505f/attachment-0001.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 2853 bytes Desc: image001.jpg Url : http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100210/9722505f/attachment-0001.jpe From pmanzell at bcls.lib.nj.us Wed Feb 10 14:03:50 2010 From: pmanzell at bcls.lib.nj.us (Paula Manzella) Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:03:50 -0500 Subject: [ABOS] Fwd: Re: Weather Message-ID: <4a0f08a918360c306285483c43da886b@bcls.lib.nj.us> Hi again, I just re-read your message and I can tell you that we have once or twice told customers we could not make their stop due to snow/ice, but also due to road construction. If we know in advance, we notify customers from the office. In the case of the road construction, since we had not advance notice, staff called the customers who had holds from their cell phones to tell them they couldn't be at the stop. pm -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: [ABOS] Weather Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:58:44 -0500 From: Paula Manzella To: Ann Swartz Hi Ann, The answer is yes. Our area here in southern NJ isn't normaly very snowy - this is an unusual year - and in December 2009, after our mid-month snowstorm, we were actually told by residents in several communities NOT to bring our Bookmobile. This week, due to the weather and the road conditions, we've chosen to make deliveries only in our library system minivan. It's safer for staff and for the customers, and of course the bus. When we made our morning notification calls, our driver was asking the residents about road conditions. Today, since we're in a state of emergency, the library is closed and I don't anticipate going out tomorrow at all. As for going out in your personal vehicle, are you covered by the library's insurance if anything should happen? We are prohibited from taking our PV's on library business due to the county insurance policies. Happy snow! Paula Burlington County Library Westampton, NJ www.bcls.lib.nj.us/bookmobile On Wednesday, February 10th 2010, "Ann Swartz" wrote: > Has anyone refused service due to the amount of snow? I do not mean going > out in it, I mean a stop that you usually have but because the width of the > roads are getting smaller due to the large amount of snow piling up on the > sides or at stops that are plowed and not enough to get the bookmobile in. > Due to the snow that fell this week thus far I decided not to take out the > bus to my stops today, I took my car with the titles that had been > requested or that I knew my patrons would appreciate, and I was very lucky > I did not take the bus as my car almost got stuck. Just wondering if > anyone else has encountered this and how they dealt with it. > > Ann > > Ann Swartz-Beckius > Bookmobile Librarian > North Mankato Taylor Library > 1001 Belgrade Avenue > North Mankato, MN 56003 From Karen.Apland at library.sccgov.org Wed Feb 10 14:06:41 2010 From: Karen.Apland at library.sccgov.org (Karen Apland) Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:06:41 -0800 Subject: [ABOS] non-bookmobile patrons checking out bookmobile items References: Message-ID: A number of you have responded "Well, if they are willing to make that kind of effort, they deserve to get the item." I understand what you're saying but If a patron is willing to go 35 miles - which means they are highly mobile - to get a movie doesn't it totally defeat the purpose of Bookmobile as outreach to people who aren't mobile? And yes, people who drive to meet us are taxpayers - but so are the people who can't drive. I think these are complex, tangled problems that we all have to muddle through the best we can. I appreciate all your comments and suggestions. Karen Karen Apland Lead Librarian Bookmobile Service 14600 Winchester Blvd. Los Gatos, CA 95032 voice: 408-293-2326 ext. 3061 fax: 408-364-0161 email: kapland at library.sccgov.org NOTICE: This email message and/or its attachment may contain information that is confidential or restricted. It is intended only for the individuals named as recipients in the message. If you are NOT an authorized recipient, you are prohibited from using, delivering, distributing, printing, copying or disclosing the message or content to others and must delete the message from your computer. If you have this message in error, please notify the sender by return mail. ________________________________ From: mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org on behalf of Essig, Patricia Sent: Mon 2/8/2010 8:53 AM To: Karen Apland Cc: mailman at abos-outreach.org Subject: Re: [ABOS] non-bookmobile patrons checking out bookmobile items If they come to the stop, we check them out...we can't discriminate...I figure that if they are making that kind of trip, they must really want it. Pat ________________________________ From: mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org [mailto:mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org] On Behalf Of Karen Apland Sent: Friday, February 05, 2010 11:34 AM To: mailman at abos-outreach.org Subject: [ABOS] non-bookmobile patrons checking out bookmobile items Everyone: Here is the problem: we have non-Bookmobile patrons driving long distances to meet us (we have a policy that anyone can meet us anywhere and check-out since we are a public library) because they can see from the library catalog that new, popular items are still "in" at Bookmobile. We will not pull items for non-Bookmobile patrons so they can jump queue lines and we will not hold new movies, but we have patrons meeting us at our first stop and scooping up our new items. How do you handle this? Thanks, Karen Karen Apland Lead Librarian Bookmobile Service 14600 Winchester Blvd. Los Gatos, CA 95032 voice: 408-293-2326 ext. 3061 fax: 408-364-0161 email: kapland at library.sccgov.org NOTICE: This email message and/or its attachment may contain information that is confidential or restricted. It is intended only for the individuals named as recipients in the message. If you are NOT an authorized recipient, you are prohibited from using, delivering, distributing, printing, copying or disclosing the message or content to others and must delete the message from your computer. If you have this message in error, please notify the sender by return mail. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100210/5bc1fac6/attachment.html From rahueske at gmail.com Wed Feb 10 14:08:50 2010 From: rahueske at gmail.com (Rebecca) Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:08:50 -0600 Subject: [ABOS] Weather In-Reply-To: <20100210184952.30da8b55@mail.northmankato.com> References: <20100210184952.30da8b55@mail.northmankato.com> Message-ID: We have missed one particular stop once or twice just this season due to the amount of snow on the roadsides. The stop is at a neighborhood park, and we've had a lot of snow this winter that refuses to melt before it snows yet again. My options were: go to the stop and have no place to park; Go to the stop and park with the driver's side against the snow, which meant people would have to enter the vehicle from the traffic lane (decided too dangerous); Go in my car (have done for other stops but this one is in the evening and I decided the creepiness factor was just too much for everyone involved); or, Cancel the stop and send customer's holds to the nearest branch. That's what I did. I do sometimes go to other stops cancelled by weather or mechanical problems in my car or the library's minivan. I did go to this same stop last night, still way too much snow, but I did it anyway. Not only has the roadway gotten narrow due to piled snow, there are no sidewalks leading out to the street from the main sidewalk running parallel to the street, so obviously no pathway had been dug that would fit our doorways. The few customers that came had a rough time of it... How does everyone handle snow removal or special snow removal situations at their stops? I only have a few stops that have this problem, but it really does impact the service. Maybe I need a volunteer brigade from the neighborhood association to clear a path?? Rebecca H. in NE On Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 12:49 PM, Ann Swartz wrote: > Has anyone refused service due to the amount of snow? I do not mean going > out in it, I mean a stop that you usually have but because the width of the > roads are getting smaller due to the large amount of snow piling up on the > sides or at stops that are plowed and not enough to get the bookmobile in. > Due to the snow that fell this week thus far I decided not to take out the > bus to my stops today, I took my car with the titles that had been requested > or that I knew my patrons would appreciate, and I was very lucky I did not > take the bus as my car almost got stuck. Just wondering if anyone else has > encountered this and how they dealt with it. > > Ann > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100210/b4f0aefb/attachment.html From janesa at multcolib.org Wed Feb 10 14:25:20 2010 From: janesa at multcolib.org (SALISBURY Jane S) Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:25:20 -0800 Subject: [ABOS] Homebound Coordinator needs advice- Agoraphobia In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <627284806F3FAC4695DEE1CC8B04B5B60257FAC4@EXCH3.co.multnomah.or.us> I'll second Carol's message - we provide service to a number of patrons with agoraphobia, and do not require documentation. It has worked out just fine for many years, for us. Jane Jane Salisbury Supervisor, Library Outreach Services Multnomah County Library 205 NE Russell Portland, OR 97212 T: 503.988.4081 F: 503.988-5441 -----Original Message----- From: mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org [mailto:mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org] On Behalf Of Carol Brandon Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 10:12 AM To: Jacob Browne; 'eltabib at boulderlibrary.org'; 'bcrandall at poudrelibraries.org'; 'sroberts at mcpld.org'; 'lkrumtum at mcpld.org'; 'lburton at highplains.us' Cc: 'mailman at abos-outreach.org' Subject: Re: [ABOS] Homebound Coordinator needs advice- Agoraphobia Yes, we provide service to patrons with agoraphobia and for anyone with any ailment. We do not require documentation and have really had no problem with people abusing this service. I believe that most people would much prefer to come to the library or bookmobile and select their own material if possible. I feel that this delivery service is so appreciated by people who request it and that they have tried every way possible to secure library materials before they ask us to come to their homes. Carol Brandon Waren-Newport Public Library Gurnee, IL 60031 Head of Outreach Services From: mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org [mailto:mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org] On Behalf Of Jacob Browne Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 11:04 AM To: 'eltabib at boulderlibrary.org'; 'bcrandall at poudrelibraries.org'; 'sroberts at mcpld.org'; 'lkrumtum at mcpld.org'; 'lburton at highplains.us' Cc: 'mailman at abos-outreach.org' Subject: [ABOS] Homebound Coordinator needs advice- Agoraphobia I'm interested to find out if anyone is providing direct delivered library service, like homebound or housebound service, to people who suffer from agoraphobia or similar condition. If so, do you reqire any authentication of their condition before providing the delivered library service and what it might be? Jacob Browne Outreach Associate Jefferson County Public Library 10200 W 20th Ave Lakewood CO 80215 303-275-6161 Jacob.Browne at jeffcolibrary.org Find us on the web: http://jeffcolibrary.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100210/1b168a58/attachment-0001.html From emiller at lancasterlibraries.org Wed Feb 10 14:39:44 2010 From: emiller at lancasterlibraries.org (Ed Miller) Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:39:44 -0500 Subject: [ABOS] Weather In-Reply-To: <20100210184952.30da8b55@mail.northmankato.com> References: <20100210184952.30da8b55@mail.northmankato.com> Message-ID: Our inclement weather policy includes a line about cancelling stops because of unsafe parking conditions and unsafe driving conditions for any reason. The driver is given a great deal of latitude to determine what constitutes "safe," but generally, conditions which require parking in a lane of traffic, with walking approaches that require a person to walk in a lane of traffic or on ice covered surfaces would qualify. Ed Miller Special Services Department Library System of Lancaster County 717-207-0500 ext 1227 ________________________________________ From: mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org [mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org] On Behalf Of Ann Swartz [aswartz at nmlibrary.org] Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 1:49 PM To: mailman at abos-outreach.org Subject: [ABOS] Weather Has anyone refused service due to the amount of snow? I do not mean going out in it, I mean a stop that you usually have but because the width of the roads are getting smaller due to the large amount of snow piling up on the sides or at stops that are plowed and not enough to get the bookmobile in. Due to the snow that fell this week thus far I decided not to take out the bus to my stops today, I took my car with the titles that had been requested or that I knew my patrons would appreciate, and I was very lucky I did not take the bus as my car almost got stuck. Just wondering if anyone else has encountered this and how they dealt with it. Ann Ann Swartz-Beckius Bookmobile Librarian North Mankato Taylor Library 1001 Belgrade Avenue North Mankato, MN 56003 507-345-5120 507-340-4805 (Bookmobile Cell Phone) ________________________________ E-MAIL CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The contents of this e-mail message and any attachments are intended solely for the addressee(s) and may contain confidential and/or legally privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient of this message or if this message has been addressed to you in error, please immediately alert the sender by reply e-mail and then delete this message and any attachments. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that any use, dissemination, distribution, copying, or storage of this message or any attachment is strictly prohibited. From qamarjamaa at gmail.com Wed Feb 10 14:43:51 2010 From: qamarjamaa at gmail.com (MaryAnne) Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:43:51 -0600 Subject: [ABOS] ELVIS In-Reply-To: References: <474918191002090624l2f3a7f11g1877fb2ce7089fd9@mail.gmail.com> <4B729E5B.BE9F.00C1.0@columbuslibrary.org> Message-ID: <474918191002101143q4c8d1b23y79a8670c67f0103e@mail.gmail.com> You guys are great. Thanks for all your help. Mary Anne. On Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 12:48 PM, Ed Miller wrote: > How about a game of "plant a kiss on Elvis" ( rules similar to pin the > tail on the donkey.) You could use a real person as Elvis or a laminated > poster if you had no available Elvis stand-in. > > How spry are these ladies? Maybe a dance contest? > > An Elvis mad-lib might be fun if you are looking for something less > active.. > > Ed Miller > Special Services Department > Library System of Lancaster County > 717-207-0500 ext 1227 > ________________________________________ > From: mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org [mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org] > On Behalf Of Wendy Ramsey [WRAMSEY at columbuslibrary.org] > Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 11:54 AM > To: Mailing List for Bookmobile and Outreach Services.; MaryAnne > Subject: Re: [ABOS] ELVIS > > How about playing a "Name that tune" with the ladies? > > >>> MaryAnne 2/9/2010 9:24 AM >>> > Good Morning, > We are going into a large independent living complex and doing an ELVIS > program for the "Ladies Club". We have a staffer here who is nuts about > ELVIS and has tons of memorabilia. She is going to talk about her > collections. But we need more to jazz the program up a bit. Do any of you > have any ideas I can borrow? Thanks, MA > > -- > MaryAnne Marjamaa > Manager, Outreach Services > St. Louis County Library > St. Louis, MO 63131 > qamarjamaa at gmail.com > 314-994-3300 x 2330 > > _______________________________________________ > Mailman mailing list > Mailman at abos-outreach.org > http://abos-outreach.org/lists/listinfo/mailman > -- MaryAnne Marjamaa Manager, Outreach Services St. Louis County Library St. Louis, MO 63131 qamarjamaa at gmail.com 314-994-3300 x 2330 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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On Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 12:48 PM, Ed Miller wrote: How about a game of "plant a kiss on Elvis" ( rules similar to pin the tail on the donkey.) You could use a real person as Elvis or a laminated poster if you had no available Elvis stand-in. How spry are these ladies? Maybe a dance contest? An Elvis mad-lib might be fun if you are looking for something less active.. Ed Miller Special Services Department Library System of Lancaster County 717-207-0500 ext 1227 ________________________________________ From: mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org [mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org] On Behalf Of Wendy Ramsey [WRAMSEY at columbuslibrary.org] Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 11:54 AM To: Mailing List for Bookmobile and Outreach Services.; MaryAnne Subject: Re: [ABOS] ELVIS How about playing a "Name that tune" with the ladies? >>> MaryAnne 2/9/2010 9:24 AM >>> Good Morning, We are going into a large independent living complex and doing an ELVIS program for the "Ladies Club". We have a staffer here who is nuts about ELVIS and has tons of memorabilia. She is going to talk about her collections. But we need more to jazz the program up a bit. Do any of you have any ideas I can borrow? Thanks, MA -- MaryAnne Marjamaa Manager, Outreach Services St. Louis County Library St. Louis, MO 63131 qamarjamaa at gmail.com 314-994-3300 x 2330 _______________________________________________ Mailman mailing list Mailman at abos-outreach.org http://abos-outreach.org/lists/listinfo/mailman -- MaryAnne Marjamaa Manager, Outreach Services St. Louis County Library St. Louis, MO 63131 qamarjamaa at gmail.com 314-994-3300 x 2330 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100210/0e286176/attachment.html From lreeksti at denverlibrary.org Wed Feb 10 19:26:37 2010 From: lreeksti at denverlibrary.org (Lynn Reekstin) Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:26:37 -0700 Subject: [ABOS] Mailman Digest, Vol 13, Issue 14 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4B72EC4D.890D.00C2.0@denverlibrary.org> We will usually make the decision to cancel stops due to weather conditions based on how comfortable the driver feels. We are never pressured into driving if we (the driver) feel that it is not safe, our Manager will let us make the decision. Then if we chose to cancel the stops all locations are notified. Lynn Y. Reekstin Sr. Clerk Mobile Services Denver Public Library 720-865-1114 LReeksti at denverlibrary.org >>> 2/10/2010 12:01 PM >>> Send Mailman mailing list submissions to mailman at abos-outreach.org To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://abos-outreach.org/lists/listinfo/mailman or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to mailman-request at abos-outreach.org You can reach the person managing the list at mailman-owner at abos-outreach.org When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Mailman digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: ELVIS (Ed Miller) 2. Weather (Ann Swartz) 3. Re: Weather (Essig, Patricia) 4. Re: Weather (Snyder, Lola) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:48:52 -0500 From: Ed Miller Subject: Re: [ABOS] ELVIS To: "Mailing List for Bookmobile and Outreach Services." Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" How about a game of "plant a kiss on Elvis" ( rules similar to pin the tail on the donkey.) You could use a real person as Elvis or a laminated poster if you had no available Elvis stand-in. How spry are these ladies? Maybe a dance contest? An Elvis mad-lib might be fun if you are looking for something less active.. Ed Miller Special Services Department Library System of Lancaster County 717-207-0500 ext 1227 ________________________________________ From: mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org [mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org] On Behalf Of Wendy Ramsey [WRAMSEY at columbuslibrary.org] Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 11:54 AM To: Mailing List for Bookmobile and Outreach Services.; MaryAnne Subject: Re: [ABOS] ELVIS How about playing a "Name that tune" with the ladies? >>> MaryAnne 2/9/2010 9:24 AM >>> Good Morning, We are going into a large independent living complex and doing an ELVIS program for the "Ladies Club". We have a staffer here who is nuts about ELVIS and has tons of memorabilia. She is going to talk about her collections. But we need more to jazz the program up a bit. Do any of you have any ideas I can borrow? Thanks, MA -- MaryAnne Marjamaa Manager, Outreach Services St. Louis County Library St. Louis, MO 63131 qamarjamaa at gmail.com 314-994-3300 x 2330 ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:49:52 -0600 From: "Ann Swartz" Subject: [ABOS] Weather To: mailman at abos-outreach.org Message-ID: <20100210184952.30da8b55 at mail.northmankato.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Has anyone refused service due to the amount of snow? I do not mean going out in it, I mean a stop that you usually have but because the width of the roads are getting smaller due to the large amount of snow piling up on the sides or at stops that are plowed and not enough to get the bookmobile in. Due to the snow that fell this week thus far I decided not to take out the bus to my stops today, I took my car with the titles that had been requested or that I knew my patrons would appreciate, and I was very lucky I did not take the bus as my car almost got stuck. Just wondering if anyone else has encountered this and how they dealt with it. Ann Ann Swartz-Beckius Bookmobile Librarian North Mankato Taylor Library 1001 Belgrade Avenue North Mankato, MN 56003 507-345-5120 507-340-4805 (Bookmobile Cell Phone) E-MAIL CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The contents of this e-mail message and any attachments are intended solely for the addressee(s) and may contain confidential and/or legally privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient of this message or if this message has been addressed to you in error, please immediately alert the sender by reply e-mail and then delete this message and any attachments. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that any use, dissemination, distribution, copying, or storage of this message or any attachment is strictly prohibited. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100210/5913488d/attachment-0001.html ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:53:49 -0600 From: "Essig, Patricia" Subject: Re: [ABOS] Weather To: "Ann Swartz" Cc: mailman at abos-outreach.org Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Here in Texas, its not snow we worry about, but ice...We have cancelled stops due to icing. (we don't know how to drive in rough weather in Texas). That is a decision that is made by our assistant director. If we can't make a stop due to weather, we try to call patrons and renew materials. I can tell you that since I began working with the bookmobile, we have only canceled a stop due to weather twice. Pat ________________________________ From: mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org [mailto:mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org] On Behalf Of Ann Swartz Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 12:50 PM To: mailman at abos-outreach.org Subject: [ABOS] Weather Has anyone refused service due to the amount of snow? I do not mean going out in it, I mean a stop that you usually have but because the width of the roads are getting smaller due to the large amount of snow piling up on the sides or at stops that are plowed and not enough to get the bookmobile in. Due to the snow that fell this week thus far I decided not to take out the bus to my stops today, I took my car with the titles that had been requested or that I knew my patrons would appreciate, and I was very lucky I did not take the bus as my car almost got stuck. Just wondering if anyone else has encountered this and how they dealt with it. Ann Ann Swartz-Beckius Bookmobile Librarian North Mankato Taylor Library 1001 Belgrade Avenue North Mankato, MN 56003 507-345-5120 507-340-4805 (Bookmobile Cell Phone) ________________________________ E-MAIL CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The contents of this e-mail message and any attachments are intended solely for the addressee(s) and may contain confidential and/or legally privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient of this message or if this message has been addressed to you in error, please immediately alert the sender by reply e-mail and then delete this message and any attachments. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that any use, dissemination, distribution, copying, or storage of this message or any attachment is strictly prohibited. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100210/44cdc26e/attachment-0001.html ------------------------------ Message: 4 Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:01:29 -0600 From: "Snyder, Lola" Subject: Re: [ABOS] Weather To: Message-ID: <759391204624F24CB98E0D58CFC6A8B701DE69B7 at bravo.evpl.scb> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Here in southern Indiana our main roads are usually well taken care of but the roads that our vehicle would be driving on may never see a salt truck or plow so we have decided that if the roads are too dangerous for our school buses to go out then we don't go out either. We don't want to endanger our staff or our customers. Lola E. Snyder Asst. Youth Services/Book Bus Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library 200 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Evansville, IN 47713 "The most inspirational man I knew only reached his potential by helping a child reach his." have a little faith by Mitch Albom From: mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org [mailto:mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org] On Behalf Of Essig, Patricia Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 12:54 PM To: Ann Swartz Cc: mailman at abos-outreach.org Subject: Re: [ABOS] Weather Here in Texas, its not snow we worry about, but ice...We have cancelled stops due to icing. (we don't know how to drive in rough weather in Texas). That is a decision that is made by our assistant director. If we can't make a stop due to weather, we try to call patrons and renew materials. I can tell you that since I began working with the bookmobile, we have only canceled a stop due to weather twice. Pat ________________________________ From: mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org [mailto:mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org] On Behalf Of Ann Swartz Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 12:50 PM To: mailman at abos-outreach.org Subject: [ABOS] Weather Has anyone refused service due to the amount of snow? I do not mean going out in it, I mean a stop that you usually have but because the width of the roads are getting smaller due to the large amount of snow piling up on the sides or at stops that are plowed and not enough to get the bookmobile in. Due to the snow that fell this week thus far I decided not to take out the bus to my stops today, I took my car with the titles that had been requested or that I knew my patrons would appreciate, and I was very lucky I did not take the bus as my car almost got stuck. Just wondering if anyone else has encountered this and how they dealt with it. 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I haven't had to cancel a stop yet, but. . . . Ramona Lucius Outreach Coordinator San Antonio Public Library 600 Soledad San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 207-2576 ramona.lucius at sanantonio.gov Be One in a Million - get your San Antonio Public Library card today! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100211/869f2509/attachment.html From rahueske at gmail.com Thu Feb 11 14:37:45 2010 From: rahueske at gmail.com (Rebecca) Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:37:45 -0600 Subject: [ABOS] Signage at your Bookmobile stops? Message-ID: Has anyone used any kind of permanent/semipermanent signage at your Bookmobile stops, saying the Bookmobile stops there? I don't necessarily mean flyers posted nearby or around the area advertising the Bookmobile, but something right at your parking spot. I've toyed with the idea of having signs made on corrugated plastic with a Bookmobile graphic and information that the Bookmobile stops there on (list next 3 months' dates or something similar, and perhaps a line about "please keep this parking area clear on those dates.") I would use these signs at our county, neighborhood, or park stops, rather than our senior housing or daycare stops. My main concern is that the signs would either disappear or be graffiti magnets. Anyone tried this? Thanks! Rebecca H. in NE -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100211/c30248e2/attachment.html From KMayo at leegov.com Thu Feb 11 16:28:05 2010 From: KMayo at leegov.com (Mayo, Kathleen) Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:28:05 -0500 Subject: [ABOS] Signage at your Bookmobile stops? In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <9086C54911686A4D976851A230FB5977036647CE@EXCHVS4.Lee-County-FL.gov> Years ago, we had signs on metal posts that were posted at each stop. They were those rectangular ones that you see at bus stops and were made at the county sign shop. They said Bookmobile Stop with the library logo and a phone number to call. We used them for several years but it was a pain when we had to drop or add a stop. We even had a post hole digger and installed them ourselves! In our community it wasn't much of a help, though, and we don't miss them. Now we have a portable sign that holds big letters that slide in and out. We haven't used it much and it seems like its time to make it work for us. How do you all use signs like this? Thanks. Kathy Kathy Mayo, Outreach Services Manager Lee County Library System 21100 Three Oaks Pkwy. Estero FL 33928 kmayo at leegov.com 239-533-4440 Please note: Florida has a very broad public records law. Most written communications to or from County Employees and officials regarding County business are public records available to the public and media upon request. Your email communication may be subject to public disclosure. Under Florida law, email addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing. ________________________________ From: mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org [mailto:mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org] On Behalf Of Rebecca Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2010 2:38 PM To: Mailing List for Bookmobile and Outreach Services. Subject: [ABOS] Signage at your Bookmobile stops? Has anyone used any kind of permanent/semipermanent signage at your Bookmobile stops, saying the Bookmobile stops there? I don't necessarily mean flyers posted nearby or around the area advertising the Bookmobile, but something right at your parking spot. I've toyed with the idea of having signs made on corrugated plastic with a Bookmobile graphic and information that the Bookmobile stops there on (list next 3 months' dates or something similar, and perhaps a line about "please keep this parking area clear on those dates.") I would use these signs at our county, neighborhood, or park stops, rather than our senior housing or daycare stops. My main concern is that the signs would either disappear or be graffiti magnets. Anyone tried this? Thanks! Rebecca H. in NE -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100211/682fc369/attachment.html From jeannebkm at yahoo.com Thu Feb 11 17:43:24 2010 From: jeannebkm at yahoo.com (Jeanne Burns) Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:43:24 -0800 (PST) Subject: [ABOS] Signage at your Bookmobile stops? In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <536614.47940.qm@web51303.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Hi Rebecca, I do have those plastic signs that you refered to. I did not get them printed per stop, just, Bookmobile Stop, call # for details. They are fairly inexpensive to purchase, and work great...but... Yes, they get stolen. I found that kids were actually stealing mine because they love the bookmobile so much! If you put them too close to a highway, the highway crew will destroy them when they mow. A really bad storm can blow them away. If you don't get permission from whomever where you want to put them, that person/place will throw them away or mow them down, various things. But, the biggie right now is that soooo many houses are for sale, they "blend in" with for sale signs and people don't see them anymore. So, I have quit using them for now. I'll pull them back out in a year or so. Hope this helps! Jeanne --- On Thu, 2/11/10, Rebecca wrote: > From: Rebecca > Subject: [ABOS] Signage at your Bookmobile stops? > To: "Mailing List for Bookmobile and Outreach Services." > Date: Thursday, February 11, 2010, 2:37 PM > Has anyone used any kind of > permanent/semipermanent signage at your Bookmobile stops, > saying the Bookmobile stops there? I don't necessarily > mean flyers posted nearby or around the area advertising the > Bookmobile, but something right at your parking spot. > > > I've toyed with the idea of having signs made on > corrugated plastic with a Bookmobile graphic and information > that the Bookmobile stops there on (list next 3 months' > dates or something similar, and perhaps a line about > "please keep this parking area clear on those > dates.") I would use these signs at our county, > neighborhood, or park stops, rather than our senior housing > or daycare stops. My main concern is that the signs would > either disappear or be graffiti magnets. > > > Anyone tried this? Thanks! > > Rebecca H. in NE > > > -----Inline Attachment Follows----- > > _______________________________________________ > Mailman mailing list > Mailman at abos-outreach.org > http://abos-outreach.org/lists/listinfo/mailman > From RHuling at minlib.net Mon Feb 15 18:18:55 2010 From: RHuling at minlib.net (Rose Huling) Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:18:55 -0500 Subject: [ABOS] Weather In-Reply-To: <759391204624F24CB98E0D58CFC6A8B701DE69B7@bravo.evpl.scb> References: <20100210184952.30da8b55@mail.northmankato.com> <759391204624F24CB98E0D58CFC6A8B701DE69B7@bravo.evpl.scb> Message-ID: Hi Folks, We keep an eye on the weather in Natick, MA. In the past, we have cancelled stops because of snow, of roads not being cleared or being too narrow due to snow. We want the bookmobile experience to be safe for patrons (if they are coming out to meet us, we don't want them to come out during snow and/or icy conditions). In addition, we did cancel one day's visits because of severe thunderstorms and a tornado watch (imagine that in Massachusetts!) We have trained our patrons to call our office phone voicemail for a message about the bookmobile stops. We also maintain an email list for each stop if we needed to cancel the visit. We'll send out an email as soon as we make the decision. For our older adult and senior patrons, we will call the facility and let them know if we need to cancel. We will also call the senior patrons if we are going to cancel the visit. We will either renew materials and/or waive overdue fine for a visit that we needed to cancel. Rose Rose Hulingrhuling at minlib.net [mailto:rhuling at minlib.net] rosehuling at gmail.com Bookmobile Coordinator Morse Institute Library 14 East Central Street Natick, MA 01760 508-647-6400 x 1543 Direct Line 508-647-6520 Library 508-647-6527 Fax -----Original Message----- From: "Snyder, Lola" To: Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:01:29 -0600 Subject: Re: [ABOS] Weather Here in southern Indiana our main roads are usually well taken care of but the roads that our vehicle would be driving on may never see a salt truck or plow so we have decided that if the roads are too dangerous for our school buses to go out then we don?t go out either. We don?t want to endanger our staff or our customers. Lola E. Snyder Asst. Youth Services/Book Bus Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library 200 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Evansville, IN 47713 "The most inspirational man I knew only reached his potential by helping a child reach his." have a little faithby Mitch Albom From:mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org [mailto:mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org] On Behalf OfEssig, Patricia Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 12:54 PM To: Ann Swartz Cc: mailman at abos-outreach.org Subject: Re: [ABOS] Weather Here in Texas, its not snow we worry about, but ice?We have cancelled stops due to icing. (we don?t know how to drive in rough weather in Texas). That is a decision that is made by our assistant director. If we can?t make a stop due to weather, we try to call patrons and renew materials. I can tell you that since I began working with the bookmobile, we have only canceled a stop due to weather twice. Pat From:mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org [mailto:mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org] On Behalf OfAnn Swartz Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 12:50 PM To: mailman at abos-outreach.org Subject: [ABOS] Weather Has anyone refused service due to the amount of snow? I do not mean going out in it, I mean a stop that you usually have but because the width of the roads are getting smaller due to the large amount of snow piling up on the sides or at stops that are plowed and not enough to get the bookmobile in. Due to the snow that fell this week thus far I decided not to take out the bus to my stops today, I took my car with the titles that had been requested or that I knew my patrons would appreciate, and I was very lucky I did not take the bus as my car almost got stuck. Just wondering if anyone else has encountered this and how they dealt with it. 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MICHAEL SWENDROWSKI President Chair - ALA Subcommittee on Bookmobiles Monogram SPECIALTY VEHICLE SERVICES, LLC. consultation and technical services GE Healthcare Preferred Mobile Partner VOICE: 262.679.9096 FACSIMILE: 262.457.4924 MOBILE: 262.510.1397 mswendrowski at vehiclesuccess.com W196 S8406 plum creek boulevard muskego, wisconsin 53150-8165 usa www. VEHICLESUCCESS.com P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. From: mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org [mailto:mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org] On Behalf Of Rose Huling Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 8:24 PM To: ABOS - Assoc for Bookmobile and Outreach Services Subject: [ABOS] Bookmobile News Aggregator Hi Folks, I was poking around the bookmobile wiki http://olos.ala.org/bookmobiles/index.php?title=Main_Page and I discovered about halfway down the page in the New Digest/Aggregators section the latest bookmobile headlines from around the world. 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Thanks for the info, Jeanne From PHochstetler at wcpl.info Tue Feb 16 12:34:40 2010 From: PHochstetler at wcpl.info (Patti Hochstetler) Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:34:40 -0500 Subject: [ABOS] Cancelled Stops Message-ID: <564920A3D3EFBB4188E557D64434654E2DA7840F89@waynt9.wcpl.clevnet.org> We have had to cancel full or partial stops four days this winter. I call the contact person or place of business to let them know, and we have left laminated signs for them to post to let patrons know we are cancelling. I also call the local radio station and let Main Library know as they get calls from patrons. We travel alot of back roads to Amish stops so we need to evaluate how well they are being kept clear - sometimes we evenn take the library van on a "tour" to see if certain roads are passable, and that the lanes are open. (I've even called to ask if the snow has been cleared!) Fortunately I am able to reach most of our Amish stops, due to cell phones becoming more prevalant and they have a good network of letting each other know. Email would not work for us! As for signage, we just had a sandwich board made that we have used when we changed stop locations, but it might be something to put out on a regular basis while we are there. We feel that anything permanent would end up disappearing. I haven't been leaving voicemail messages, and think that would be helpful to our patrons who call after hours - thanks for the suggestion! This has been some winter for making these decisions...but safety comes first and books can be renewed! Patti Hochstetler Bookmobile Manager Wayne County Public Library 330-804-4672 phochstetler at wcpl.info ________________________________________ From: mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org [mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org] On Behalf Of mailman-request at abos-outreach.org [mailman-request at abos-outreach.org] Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 6:39 PM To: mailman at abos-outreach.org Subject: Mailman Digest, Vol 13, Issue 17 Send Mailman mailing list submissions to mailman at abos-outreach.org To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://abos-outreach.org/lists/listinfo/mailman or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to mailman-request at abos-outreach.org You can reach the person managing the list at mailman-owner at abos-outreach.org When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Mailman digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: Weather (Ramona Lucius) 2. Signage at your Bookmobile stops? (Rebecca) 3. Re: Signage at your Bookmobile stops? (Mayo, Kathleen) 4. Re: Signage at your Bookmobile stops? (Jeanne Burns) 5. Re: Weather (Rose Huling) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:50:33 -0600 From: Ramona Lucius Subject: Re: [ABOS] Weather To: "'mailman at abos-outreach.org'" Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" In South Texas, ice is rare, but strong winds and flooding are not. Today, for example, the forecast is for heavy rain all day, so it's quite possible that several streets will be barricaded. I haven't had to cancel a stop yet, but. . . . Ramona Lucius Outreach Coordinator San Antonio Public Library 600 Soledad San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 207-2576 ramona.lucius at sanantonio.gov Be One in a Million - get your San Antonio Public Library card today! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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I would use these signs at our county, neighborhood, or park stops, rather than our senior housing or daycare stops. My main concern is that the signs would either disappear or be graffiti magnets. Anyone tried this? Thanks! Rebecca H. in NE -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100211/c30248e2/attachment-0001.html ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:28:05 -0500 From: "Mayo, Kathleen" Subject: Re: [ABOS] Signage at your Bookmobile stops? To: "Rebecca" , "Mailing List for Bookmobile and Outreach Services." Message-ID: <9086C54911686A4D976851A230FB5977036647CE at EXCHVS4.Lee-County-FL.gov> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Years ago, we had signs on metal posts that were posted at each stop. They were those rectangular ones that you see at bus stops and were made at the county sign shop. They said Bookmobile Stop with the library logo and a phone number to call. We used them for several years but it was a pain when we had to drop or add a stop. We even had a post hole digger and installed them ourselves! In our community it wasn't much of a help, though, and we don't miss them. Now we have a portable sign that holds big letters that slide in and out. We haven't used it much and it seems like its time to make it work for us. How do you all use signs like this? Thanks. Kathy Kathy Mayo, Outreach Services Manager Lee County Library System 21100 Three Oaks Pkwy. Estero FL 33928 kmayo at leegov.com 239-533-4440 Please note: Florida has a very broad public records law. Most written communications to or from County Employees and officials regarding County business are public records available to the public and media upon request. Your email communication may be subject to public disclosure. Under Florida law, email addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing. ________________________________ From: mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org [mailto:mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org] On Behalf Of Rebecca Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2010 2:38 PM To: Mailing List for Bookmobile and Outreach Services. Subject: [ABOS] Signage at your Bookmobile stops? Has anyone used any kind of permanent/semipermanent signage at your Bookmobile stops, saying the Bookmobile stops there? I don't necessarily mean flyers posted nearby or around the area advertising the Bookmobile, but something right at your parking spot. I've toyed with the idea of having signs made on corrugated plastic with a Bookmobile graphic and information that the Bookmobile stops there on (list next 3 months' dates or something similar, and perhaps a line about "please keep this parking area clear on those dates.") I would use these signs at our county, neighborhood, or park stops, rather than our senior housing or daycare stops. My main concern is that the signs would either disappear or be graffiti magnets. Anyone tried this? Thanks! Rebecca H. in NE -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100211/682fc369/attachment-0001.html ------------------------------ Message: 4 Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:43:24 -0800 (PST) From: Jeanne Burns Subject: Re: [ABOS] Signage at your Bookmobile stops? To: "Mailing List for Bookmobile and Outreach Services." , Rebecca Message-ID: <536614.47940.qm at web51303.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Hi Rebecca, I do have those plastic signs that you refered to. I did not get them printed per stop, just, Bookmobile Stop, call # for details. They are fairly inexpensive to purchase, and work great...but... Yes, they get stolen. I found that kids were actually stealing mine because they love the bookmobile so much! If you put them too close to a highway, the highway crew will destroy them when they mow. A really bad storm can blow them away. If you don't get permission from whomever where you want to put them, that person/place will throw them away or mow them down, various things. But, the biggie right now is that soooo many houses are for sale, they "blend in" with for sale signs and people don't see them anymore. So, I have quit using them for now. I'll pull them back out in a year or so. Hope this helps! Jeanne --- On Thu, 2/11/10, Rebecca wrote: > From: Rebecca > Subject: [ABOS] Signage at your Bookmobile stops? > To: "Mailing List for Bookmobile and Outreach Services." > Date: Thursday, February 11, 2010, 2:37 PM > Has anyone used any kind of > permanent/semipermanent signage at your Bookmobile stops, > saying the Bookmobile stops there? I don't necessarily > mean flyers posted nearby or around the area advertising the > Bookmobile, but something right at your parking spot. > > > I've toyed with the idea of having signs made on > corrugated plastic with a Bookmobile graphic and information > that the Bookmobile stops there on (list next 3 months' > dates or something similar, and perhaps a line about > "please keep this parking area clear on those > dates.") I would use these signs at our county, > neighborhood, or park stops, rather than our senior housing > or daycare stops. My main concern is that the signs would > either disappear or be graffiti magnets. > > > Anyone tried this? Thanks! > > Rebecca H. in NE > > > -----Inline Attachment Follows----- > > _______________________________________________ > Mailman mailing list > Mailman at abos-outreach.org > http://abos-outreach.org/lists/listinfo/mailman > ------------------------------ Message: 5 Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:18:55 -0500 From: "Rose Huling" Subject: Re: [ABOS] Weather To: mailman at abos-outreach.org Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" Hi Folks, We keep an eye on the weather in Natick, MA. In the past, we have cancelled stops because of snow, of roads not being cleared or being too narrow due to snow. We want the bookmobile experience to be safe for patrons (if they are coming out to meet us, we don't want them to come out during snow and/or icy conditions). In addition, we did cancel one day's visits because of severe thunderstorms and a tornado watch (imagine that in Massachusetts!) We have trained our patrons to call our office phone voicemail for a message about the bookmobile stops. We also maintain an email list for each stop if we needed to cancel the visit. We'll send out an email as soon as we make the decision. For our older adult and senior patrons, we will call the facility and let them know if we need to cancel. We will also call the senior patrons if we are going to cancel the visit. We will either renew materials and/or waive overdue fine for a visit that we needed to cancel. Rose Rose Hulingrhuling at minlib.net [mailto:rhuling at minlib.net] rosehuling at gmail.com Bookmobile Coordinator Morse Institute Library 14 East Central Street Natick, MA 01760 508-647-6400 x 1543 Direct Line 508-647-6520 Library 508-647-6527 Fax -----Original Message----- From: "Snyder, Lola" To: Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:01:29 -0600 Subject: Re: [ABOS] Weather Here in southern Indiana our main roads are usually well taken care of but the roads that our vehicle would be driving on may never see a salt truck or plow so we have decided that if the roads are too dangerous for our school buses to go out then we don?t go out either. We don?t want to endanger our staff or our customers. Lola E. Snyder Asst. Youth Services/Book Bus Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library 200 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Evansville, IN 47713 "The most inspirational man I knew only reached his potential by helping a child reach his." have a little faithby Mitch Albom From:mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org [mailto:mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org] On Behalf OfEssig, Patricia Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 12:54 PM To: Ann Swartz Cc: mailman at abos-outreach.org Subject: Re: [ABOS] Weather Here in Texas, its not snow we worry about, but ice?We have cancelled stops due to icing. (we don?t know how to drive in rough weather in Texas). That is a decision that is made by our assistant director. If we can?t make a stop due to weather, we try to call patrons and renew materials. I can tell you that since I began working with the bookmobile, we have only canceled a stop due to weather twice. Pat From:mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org [mailto:mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org] On Behalf OfAnn Swartz Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 12:50 PM To: mailman at abos-outreach.org Subject: [ABOS] Weather Has anyone refused service due to the amount of snow? I do not mean going out in it, I mean a stop that you usually have but because the width of the roads are getting smaller due to the large amount of snow piling up on the sides or at stops that are plowed and not enough to get the bookmobile in. Due to the snow that fell this week thus far I decided not to take out the bus to my stops today, I took my car with the titles that had been requested or that I knew my patrons would appreciate, and I was very lucky I did not take the bus as my car almost got stuck. Just wondering if anyone else has encountered this and how they dealt with it. 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I don't know if this is going out to all or just to you - but would you send to all if it isn't, please. I'm not computer savvy and my tech is out today. Anyway, Ward County Public Library Bookmobile is celebrating 50 years on the road in April. In 50 years we are on our 4th bookmobile. The 5th one is in the process of being ordered. We log over 160,000+ miles a year. We cover 22 stops twice a month and 13 once a month. We go out 4 days a week. We go out in wind, rain, snow, hail, sunshine... almost like the postman! We are proud of our service to the communities we serve and have GREAT patrons! We are proud to be on the road for 50 years doing what we love! Thanks for our 15 seconds of Fame!! Julie Burkhart, Administrator Ward County Public Library 405 3rd Ave SE Minot, ND 58701 701-852-5388 -- Rose Huling Bookmobile Coordinator rosehuling at gmail.com rhuling at minlib.net Natick's Bookmobile at Morse Institute Library, 14 East Central Street, Natick, MA 01760, Work: 508-647-6400 x1543 www.morseinstitute.org Webmaster for www.abos-outreach.org ABOS (Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services) www.natick4th.org Natick Friends of the 4th -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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See Odette's message below.* Rose Huling Bookmobile Coordinator rosehuling at gmail.com rhuling at minlib.net Natick's Bookmobile at Morse Institute Library, 14 East Central Street, Natick, MA 01760, Work: 508-647-6400 x1543 www.morseinstitute.org Webmaster for www.abos-outreach.org ABOS (Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services) www.natick4th.org Natick Friends of the 4th ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Odette Batis Date: Tue, Feb 16, 2010 at 2:36 PM Subject: RE: [ABOS] Ward County Public Library Bookmobile (Good News) To: Rose Huling Rose I have good news. Please forward this to the list. I am accessing my email remotely and the list did not come up here.... *I am one of the three winners of the ALA ALSAC Bookapooloza grant. It works out to 1,000 items published in 2009..for our bookmobile.* * * * In July our bookmobile was wrapped and the designer was wonderful. He even won a Platinum Addy for the logo (our director wanted a new logo). Attached are pictures. 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Mary Anne Marjamaa On Tue, Feb 16, 2010 at 2:08 PM, Rose Huling wrote: > *Great News about Richmond, California Bookmobile.* *Richmond > Bookmobile's Photos are attached as well. > See Odette's message below.* > > > Rose Huling > Bookmobile Coordinator > rosehuling at gmail.com > rhuling at minlib.net > > Natick's Bookmobile at Morse Institute Library, 14 East Central Street, > Natick, MA 01760, Work: 508-647-6400 x1543 > www.morseinstitute.org > > Webmaster for > www.abos-outreach.org ABOS (Association of Bookmobile and Outreach > Services) > www.natick4th.org Natick Friends of the 4th > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Odette Batis > Date: Tue, Feb 16, 2010 at 2:36 PM > Subject: RE: [ABOS] Ward County Public Library Bookmobile (Good News) > To: Rose Huling > > > Rose I have good news. Please forward this to the list. I am accessing my > email remotely and the list did not come up here.... > > *I am one of the three winners of the ALA ALSAC Bookapooloza grant. It > works out to 1,000 items published in 2009..for our bookmobile.* > * * > * In July our bookmobile was wrapped and the designer was wonderful. He > even won a Platinum Addy for the logo (our director wanted a new logo). > Attached are pictures. It was quite a deal organizing and finding a company > with a guarantee on the wrap against fading and such. * > > Best to you. > > Odette Batis > Bookmobile Librarian > City of Richmond, California > > > _______________________________________________ > Mailman mailing list > Mailman at abos-outreach.org > http://abos-outreach.org/lists/listinfo/mailman > > -- MaryAnne Marjamaa Manager, Outreach Services St. Louis County Library St. Louis, MO 63131 qamarjamaa at gmail.com 314-994-3300 x 2330 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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We have rewarded our neighborhood helpers with occasional food coupons we get from businesses. Keely Hall Principal Librarian, Bookmobile Voice Mail: 714-765-1769 Fax: 714-765-1730 Email: Khall at anaheim.net Anaheim Public Library 500 W. Broadway Anaheim, CA 92805 Website: www.anaheim.net/library Message: 2 Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:37:45 -0600 From: Rebecca Subject: [ABOS] Signage at your Bookmobile stops? To: "Mailing List for Bookmobile and Outreach Services." Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Has anyone used any kind of permanent/semipermanent signage at your Bookmobile stops, saying the Bookmobile stops there? I don't necessarily mean flyers posted nearby or around the area advertising the Bookmobile, but something right at your parking spot. I've toyed with the idea of having signs made on corrugated plastic with a Bookmobile graphic and information that the Bookmobile stops there on (list next 3 months' dates or something similar, and perhaps a line about "please keep this parking area clear on those dates.") I would use these signs at our county, neighborhood, or park stops, rather than our senior housing or daycare stops. My main concern is that the signs would either disappear or be graffiti magnets. Anyone tried this? Thanks! Rebecca H. in NE -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100211/c30248e2/attachment-0001.html ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:28:05 -0500 From: "Mayo, Kathleen" Subject: Re: [ABOS] Signage at your Bookmobile stops? To: "Rebecca" , "Mailing List for Bookmobile and Outreach Services." Message-ID: <9086C54911686A4D976851A230FB5977036647CE at EXCHVS4.Lee-County-FL.gov> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Years ago, we had signs on metal posts that were posted at each stop. They were those rectangular ones that you see at bus stops and were made at the county sign shop. They said Bookmobile Stop with the library logo and a phone number to call. We used them for several years but it was a pain when we had to drop or add a stop. We even had a post hole digger and installed them ourselves! In our community it wasn't much of a help, though, and we don't miss them. Now we have a portable sign that holds big letters that slide in and out. We haven't used it much and it seems like its time to make it work for us. How do you all use signs like this? Thanks. Kathy Kathy Mayo, Outreach Services Manager Lee County Library System 21100 Three Oaks Pkwy. Estero FL 33928 kmayo at leegov.com 239-533-4440 Message: 4 Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:43:24 -0800 (PST) From: Jeanne Burns Subject: Re: [ABOS] Signage at your Bookmobile stops? To: "Mailing List for Bookmobile and Outreach Services." , Rebecca Message-ID: <536614.47940.qm at web51303.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Hi Rebecca, I do have those plastic signs that you refered to. I did not get them printed per stop, just, Bookmobile Stop, call # for details. They are fairly inexpensive to purchase, and work great...but... Yes, they get stolen. I found that kids were actually stealing mine because they love the bookmobile so much! If you put them too close to a highway, the highway crew will destroy them when they mow. A really bad storm can blow them away. If you don't get permission from whomever where you want to put them, that person/place will throw them away or mow them down, various things. But, the biggie right now is that soooo many houses are for sale, they "blend in" with for sale signs and people don't see them anymore. So, I have quit using them for now. I'll pull them back out in a year or so. Hope this helps! Jeanne THIS MESSAGE IS INTENDED ONLY FOR THE USE OF THE INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY TO WHICH IT IS ADDRESSED AND MAY CONTAIN INFORMATION THAT IS PRIVILEGED, CONFIDENTIAL, AND EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER APPLICABLE LAWS. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, forwarding, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by e-mail or telephone, and delete the original message immediately. Thank you. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, forwarding, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by e-mail or telephone, and delete the original message immediately. Thank you. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100217/5266a1ed/attachment.html From youngl at cclsys.org Wed Feb 17 14:22:26 2010 From: youngl at cclsys.org (Young, Linda) Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:22:26 -0500 Subject: [ABOS] More questions... In-Reply-To: <909242.66238.qm@web51303.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <198815490020264C91AB01835FB5691304CC9BA6186B@anakin.int.cclib.lib.pa.us> Ours is pretty new so my answers are "probably accurate" :-) We have just one page for the entire library, no separate pages for different departments. We will probably post photos, and will have permission forms for minors. As a "corporate entity" page (our IT set it up and I don't know what the official term is) anyone can request to be a fan, rather than a friend, without being approved by us. Fans can post on the site so staff with admin status check regularly for improper postings by fans and will remove improper posts. You can see our fledgling page by searching Facebook for Cambria County Library System. HTH, LInda > -----Original Message----- > From: mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org > [mailto:mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org] On Behalf Of Jeanne Burns > Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 12:00 PM > To: Mailman - List serve > Subject: [ABOS] More questions... > > > Hello to all, > > I know we have been discussing social networking sights, such > as Facebook. Our library is going to start a Facebook page, > and I'd like to know: > > If your library has one, do they have seperate pages for > different departments, such as a Bookmobile Page, a Ya Page etc... > > Do you post photos of your events? If so, do you seek > permission from the people in the photos, especially children > (adult consent)? > > do you automatically accept everyone who wants to friend you? > > Thanks for the info, > > Jeanne > > > > _______________________________________________ > Mailman mailing list > Mailman at abos-outreach.org > http://abos-outreach.org/lists/listinfo/mailman > From vmpebe at aurora.lib.il.us Wed Feb 17 15:21:01 2010 From: vmpebe at aurora.lib.il.us (Pebelske, Virginia) Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:21:01 -0600 Subject: [ABOS] Bookmobile stickers Message-ID: <6D8BEE91433474478D294A8867FFDC6E036CA242@WMAIN3.aurorapubliclibrary.org> Hi everyone - Maybe someone out there can guide me to the right place!!! A few years back, our department received a roll or rolls of bookmobile stickers in English and some in Spanish that said "I love the Bookmobile." We can't seem to remember how we procured these. Does anyone know if these stickers or something like them are still available? Any ideas? Thank you - Ginger Ginger Pebelske (630) 723-2726 Bookmobile Services Assistant AURORA PUBLIC LIBRARY 1100 Church Rd., Suite 10 Aurora, IL 60505 From emiller at lancasterlibraries.org Wed Feb 17 15:39:10 2010 From: emiller at lancasterlibraries.org (Ed Miller) Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:39:10 -0500 Subject: [ABOS] Bookmobile stickers In-Reply-To: <6D8BEE91433474478D294A8867FFDC6E036CA242@WMAIN3.aurorapubliclibrary.org> References: <6D8BEE91433474478D294A8867FFDC6E036CA242@WMAIN3.aurorapubliclibrary.org> Message-ID: Don't know about the "I love the Bookmobile" stickers, but you can produce your own bookmobile stickers with this template: http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/olos/bookmobiles.cfm You could probably design your own if you are handy and have some basic software. Ed Miller -----Original Message----- From: mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org [mailto:mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org] On Behalf Of Pebelske, Virginia Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 3:21 PM To: Mailman - List serve Subject: [ABOS] Bookmobile stickers Hi everyone - Maybe someone out there can guide me to the right place!!! A few years back, our department received a roll or rolls of bookmobile stickers in English and some in Spanish that said "I love the Bookmobile." We can't seem to remember how we procured these. Does anyone know if these stickers or something like them are still available? Any ideas? Thank you - Ginger Ginger Pebelske (630) 723-2726 Bookmobile Services Assistant AURORA PUBLIC LIBRARY 1100 Church Rd., Suite 10 Aurora, IL 60505 _______________________________________________ Mailman mailing list Mailman at abos-outreach.org http://abos-outreach.org/lists/listinfo/mailman From Richard.Allen at JeffcoLibrary.org Wed Feb 17 15:51:38 2010 From: Richard.Allen at JeffcoLibrary.org (Richard Allen) Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:51:38 -0700 Subject: [ABOS] Bookmobile stickers In-Reply-To: <6D8BEE91433474478D294A8867FFDC6E036CA242@WMAIN3.aurorapubliclibrary.org> References: <6D8BEE91433474478D294A8867FFDC6E036CA242@WMAIN3.aurorapubliclibrary.org> Message-ID: I don't know how many years ago is a few, but when I worked there in Aurora (about 7 years ago, I thnk), I did make a batch on my home computer in Spanish and English. Rich Allen ________________________________________ From: mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org [mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org] On Behalf Of Pebelske, Virginia [vmpebe at aurora.lib.il.us] Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 1:21 PM To: Mailman - List serve Subject: [ABOS] Bookmobile stickers Hi everyone - Maybe someone out there can guide me to the right place!!! A few years back, our department received a roll or rolls of bookmobile stickers in English and some in Spanish that said "I love the Bookmobile." We can't seem to remember how we procured these. Does anyone know if these stickers or something like them are still available? Any ideas? Thank you - Ginger Ginger Pebelske (630) 723-2726 Bookmobile Services Assistant AURORA PUBLIC LIBRARY 1100 Church Rd., Suite 10 Aurora, IL 60505 _______________________________________________ Mailman mailing list Mailman at abos-outreach.org http://abos-outreach.org/lists/listinfo/mailman From qamarjamaa at gmail.com Wed Feb 17 16:09:31 2010 From: qamarjamaa at gmail.com (MaryAnne) Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:09:31 -0600 Subject: [ABOS] conference ideas Message-ID: <474918191002171309g1dc2f76en2ab03e7ff501cdc1@mail.gmail.com> Hi Everyone, I keep checking the conference program submissions numerous times during the day and unfortunately, I am not seeing much from the ABOS side. I know everyone is busy - these Monday Holidays are schedule killers and of course the snow, the snow, the snow. I am so sick of snow, and we have only had a small amount compared to most of you. With this in mind, I begged the joint conference committee for a little more time. The original deadline was Feb 20, but I asked them to extend it to March 7. Please don't let us down - ABOS needs you. We are still looking for submission in Children's Outreach, Social Networking, Marketing your Service, Computer shortcuts- using free tools ( Like Google) downloading material. Does anyone have any insight on Connectivity, Networking, etc. Another suggestion - How to use statistics to make your case - gathering stats - needs assessment. Hope to hear from you soon. -- MaryAnne Marjamaa Manager, Outreach Services St. Louis County Library St. Louis, MO 63131 qamarjamaa at gmail.com 314-994-3300 x 2330 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Market Street Charlottesville, VA 22902 434 979 7151 x501 "The library is an arena of possibility, opening both a window into the soul and a door onto the world." - Rita Dove Quoting Rose Huling: > *Great News about Richmond, California Bookmobile.* *Richmond Bookmobile's > Photos are attached as well. > See Odette's message below.* > > > Rose Huling > Bookmobile Coordinator > rosehuling at gmail.com > rhuling at minlib.net > > Natick's Bookmobile at Morse Institute Library, 14 East Central Street, > Natick, MA 01760, Work: 508-647-6400 x1543 > www.morseinstitute.org > > Webmaster for > www.abos-outreach.org ABOS (Association of Bookmobile and Outreach > Services) > www.natick4th.org Natick Friends of the 4th > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Odette Batis > Date: Tue, Feb 16, 2010 at 2:36 PM > Subject: RE: [ABOS] Ward County Public Library Bookmobile (Good News) > To: Rose Huling > > > Rose I have good news. Please forward this to the list. I am accessing my > email remotely and the list did not come up here.... > > *I am one of the three winners of the ALA ALSAC Bookapooloza grant. It > works out to 1,000 items published in 2009..for our bookmobile.* > * * > * In July our bookmobile was wrapped and the designer was wonderful. He even > won a Platinum Addy for the logo (our director wanted a new logo). Attached > are pictures. It was quite a deal organizing and finding a company with a > guarantee on the wrap against fading and such. * > > Best to you. > > Odette Batis > Bookmobile Librarian > City of Richmond, California > From willow at jmrl.org Wed Feb 17 17:31:14 2010 From: willow at jmrl.org (Willow Gale) Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:31:14 -0500 Subject: [ABOS] Ward County Public Library Bookmobile (Good News) In-Reply-To: <34e718031002161003r10cf9ceemfb9f957ac6835927@mail.gmail.com> References: <34e718031002161003r10cf9ceemfb9f957ac6835927@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <20100217173114.9829557oqbyuqakg@www.jmrl.org> That is worth celebrating!! Congrats! -- Willow Gale, Bookmobile Supervisor Jefferson-Madison Regional Library 201 E. Market Street Charlottesville, VA 22902 434 979 7151 x501 "The library is an arena of possibility, opening both a window into the soul and a door onto the world." - Rita Dove Quoting Rose Huling: > Great news from Ward County Public Library Bookmobile! > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Julie Burkhart > Date: Tue, Feb 16, 2010 at 12:29 PM > Subject: Ward County Public Library Bookmobile > To: Rose Huling > > > Hi Rose, > > We in ND are surviving the winter weather, but have some news to share. I > don't know if this is going out to all or just to you - but would you send > to all if it isn't, please. I'm not computer savvy and my tech is out > today. > > Anyway, Ward County Public Library Bookmobile is celebrating 50 years on > the road in April. In 50 years we are on our 4th bookmobile. The 5th one > is in the process of being ordered. We log over 160,000+ miles a year. > We cover 22 stops twice a month and 13 once a month. We go out 4 days a > week. We go out in wind, rain, snow, hail, sunshine... almost like the > postman! > > We are proud of our service to the communities we serve and have GREAT > patrons! We are proud to be on the road for 50 years doing what we love! > > Thanks for our 15 seconds of Fame!! > > > > > Julie Burkhart, Administrator > Ward County Public Library > 405 3rd Ave SE > Minot, ND 58701 > 701-852-5388 > > > > From mswendrowski at vehiclesuccess.com Thu Feb 18 12:12:13 2010 From: mswendrowski at vehiclesuccess.com (Michael Swendrowski) Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:12:13 -0600 Subject: [ABOS] National Bookmobile Day online toolkit now available Message-ID: <04dc01cab0bd$83eb64b0$8bc22e10$@com> Contact: John L. Amundsen Communications Specialist ALA Office for Literacy and Outreach Services (312) 280-2140 NEWS For Immediate Release February 18, 2010 National Bookmobile Day online toolkit now available CHICAGO - The American Library Association (ALA) has launched a Web page with resources and tools to help libraries celebrate the inaugural National Bookmobile Day, Wednesday April 14, 2010, part of National Library Week. The page, www.ala.org/bookmobiles, features sample publicity materials including a press release, letter-to-the-editor, and proclamations for library staff and supporters to use in their communities. Also included on the page are downloadable National Bookmobile Day logos, bookmark templates, a customizable flyer, and links to National Bookmobile Day on social networking sites. In addition, the toolkit also has links to the National Bookmobile Day community in ALA Connect, where librarians can collaborate and share ideas on promoting the event. Participating libraries can share ideas and stories on how they celebrate the contribution of bookmobiles and direct-delivery outreach. Part of National Library Week, National Bookmobile Day is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA), the Association for Bookmobile and Outreach Services (ABOS), and the Association for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL). For more information on National Bookmobile Day, please contact John Amundsen, Communications Specialist, ALA Office for Literacy and Outreach Services, at (312) 280-2140, or email jamundsen at ala.org. Best regards, MICHAEL SWENDROWSKI President Chair - ALA Subcommittee on Bookmobiles Monogram SPECIALTY VEHICLE SERVICES, LLC. consultation and technical services GE Healthcare Preferred Mobile Partner VOICE: 262.679.9096 FACSIMILE: 262.457.4924 MOBILE: 262.510.1397 mswendrowski at vehiclesuccess.com W196 S8406 plum creek boulevard muskego, wisconsin 53150-8165 usa www. 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Sincerely, Jody Olivieri, MLIS OLOS Annual Program Team, Parade Coodinator Bookmobile Manager Homer Township Public Library District www.homerlibrary.org 14320 W. 151st Street Homer Glen, IL 60491 Phone 708-301-7908 Fax 708-301-4535 jolivieri at homerlibrary.org This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of recipient and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100218/c8172b16/attachment-0001.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Well, a group of bookmobile managers working in the Chicago land area are borrowing the idea. A Smith System training event has been scheduled on May 21, 2010 at Indian Trails Public Library in Wheeling, IL. We would like to invite anyone who drives a bookmobile, van or personal vehicle for their library to join us for this great classroom safety training. Attached is the registration form. Hope to see you there! Sincerely, Jody Olivieri, MLIS Bookmobile Manager Homer Township Public Library District www.homerlibrary.org 14320 W. 151st Street Homer Glen, IL 60491 Phone 708-301-7908 Fax 708-301-4535 jolivieri at homerlibrary.org This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of recipient and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100218/a85bfdad/attachment-0001.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Smith System Registration May 21, 2010.pdf Type: application/octet-stream Size: 550946 bytes Desc: Smith System Registration May 21, 2010.pdf Url : http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100218/a85bfdad/attachment-0001.obj From bholmes at scfl.lib.ca.us Fri Feb 19 19:27:44 2010 From: bholmes at scfl.lib.ca.us (Beth Holmes) Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:27:44 -0800 Subject: [ABOS] More questions... In-Reply-To: <909242.66238.qm@web51303.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: <909242.66238.qm@web51303.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Hi, We also have a Facebook account. We set it up as a page so people can become fans instead of friending us, which saves time accepting friend requests. The fans can also put things on the "wall" without prior review and approval. So far we haven't had any problems. Also, our one page covers all thirteen of our libraries. Our teen department also had one, but it was more of an afterthought for them. With one page for all it gets updated with new information including events and pictures more often. And that's what our customers really want: fresh content and often. We've been promoting it on our website, flyers, and in our e-mail signatures. We're also advertising on facebook for the library. Here's our facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Modesto-CA/Stanislaus-County-Library/105219158054?ref=ts or search for Stanislaus County Library. Hope this helps! Beth Beth Holmes Community Outreach Stanislaus County Library 1500 I Street Modesto, CA 95354 209.558.7817 [cid:image001.png at 01CAB180.769B4D20] -----Original Message----- From: mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org [mailto:mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org] On Behalf Of Jeanne Burns Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 9:00 AM To: Mailman - List serve Subject: [ABOS] More questions... Hello to all, I know we have been discussing social networking sights, such as Facebook. Our library is going to start a Facebook page, and I'd like to know: If your library has one, do they have seperate pages for different departments, such as a Bookmobile Page, a Ya Page etc... Do you post photos of your events? If so, do you seek permission from the people in the photos, especially children (adult consent)? do you automatically accept everyone who wants to friend you? 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My library has no dollar general stores within 20 miles??please someone on our list win!!! ------------------------------ *From:* Richard Berta [mailto:rberta at cla-net.org] *Sent:* Friday, February 19, 2010 9:44 AM *To:* calix at lists.gseis.ucla.edu *Subject:* [calix] FW: The American Dream Starts @ your library grants application deadline Feb 28 Thanks to generous support from Dollar General, the American Library Association will be able to provide grants of $5,000 to help public libraries and public libraries with bookmobiles in Dollar General communities add or expand literacy services for adult English language learners. Applications for funding are being accepted online through Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010. Selected applicants will be notified in early April, 2010. To learn more about the American Dream Starts @ your library, the library grants and to apply online, please visit www.americandreamtoolkit.org To be eligible for funding, the applicant institution must be a public library, or a public library with a bookmobile providing literacy services for adult English language learners, and must be within 20 miles of a Dollar General Store, distribution center or corporate office. Each funded library will receive a onetime $5,000 grant. Michael Dowling Director International and Chapter Relations Offices American Library Association 50 E Huron St Chicago, IL, USA p +1 800-545-2433 ext 3200 f +1 312-280-4392 www.ala.org Richard Berta Membership, Marketing & Communications Director California Library Association 950 Glenn Drive, Suite 150 Folsom, CA 95630 916.233.3298 p 916.932.2209 f *Follow CLA on **Facebook* * and **Twitter* *!* -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Roselle Road Schaumburg, IL 60193 847-923-3386 847-923-3389 fax -----Original Message----- From: mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org [mailto:mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org] On Behalf Of SALISBURY Jane S Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 1:25 PM To: Carol Brandon; Jacob Browne; eltabib at boulderlibrary.org; bcrandall at poudrelibraries.org; sroberts at mcpld.org; lkrumtum at mcpld.org; lburton at highplains.us Cc: mailman at abos-outreach.org Subject: Re: [ABOS] Homebound Coordinator needs advice- Agoraphobia I'll second Carol's message - we provide service to a number of patrons with agoraphobia, and do not require documentation. It has worked out just fine for many years, for us. Jane Jane Salisbury Supervisor, Library Outreach Services Multnomah County Library 205 NE Russell Portland, OR 97212 T: 503.988.4081 F: 503.988-5441 -----Original Message----- From: mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org [mailto:mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org] On Behalf Of Carol Brandon Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 10:12 AM To: Jacob Browne; 'eltabib at boulderlibrary.org'; 'bcrandall at poudrelibraries.org'; 'sroberts at mcpld.org'; 'lkrumtum at mcpld.org'; 'lburton at highplains.us' Cc: 'mailman at abos-outreach.org' Subject: Re: [ABOS] Homebound Coordinator needs advice- Agoraphobia Yes, we provide service to patrons with agoraphobia and for anyone with any ailment. We do not require documentation and have really had no problem with people abusing this service. I believe that most people would much prefer to come to the library or bookmobile and select their own material if possible. I feel that this delivery service is so appreciated by people who request it and that they have tried every way possible to secure library materials before they ask us to come to their homes. Carol Brandon Waren-Newport Public Library Gurnee, IL 60031 Head of Outreach Services From: mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org [mailto:mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org] On Behalf Of Jacob Browne Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 11:04 AM To: 'eltabib at boulderlibrary.org'; 'bcrandall at poudrelibraries.org'; 'sroberts at mcpld.org'; 'lkrumtum at mcpld.org'; 'lburton at highplains.us' Cc: 'mailman at abos-outreach.org' Subject: [ABOS] Homebound Coordinator needs advice- Agoraphobia I'm interested to find out if anyone is providing direct delivered library service, like homebound or housebound service, to people who suffer from agoraphobia or similar condition. If so, do you reqire any authentication of their condition before providing the delivered library service and what it might be? 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It heats up the front in the summer (even with air conditioning) and some times during the year the sun hits the front at just the right angle making the computer difficult to see. I have sent an email to our manufacturer asking for information on the shades but also wanted to find out if other use these, if you installed them during the manufacturing stage or installed them afterwards and where did you purchase them. Thank you in advance for your help. Susan Susan L. Parkins Outreach Specialist Bookmobile/Homebound Services Laramie County Library 2200 Pioneer Avenue Cheyenne, WY 82001 307-773-7228 sparkins at lclsonline.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Does it make sense cost wise? The board is reluctant to spend a large amount of money purchasing a brand new bookmobile, since we have never had one and don't know yet how much use it will have. The school board generally gets somewhere between $4,000 and $10,000 for the buses they sell, which would be significantly cheaper than ordering a new bookmobile from a vendor. Thanks for your input! Laura Laura L. Long, Director Sherrard Public Library District 200 5th Ave P.O. Box 345 Sherrard, IL 61281 Phone: (309) 593-2178 Fax: (309) 593-2179 www.sherrardlibrary.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100224/81f68dda/attachment.html From Jacob.Browne at JeffcoLibrary.org Thu Feb 25 14:30:31 2010 From: Jacob.Browne at JeffcoLibrary.org (Jacob Browne) Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:30:31 -0700 Subject: [ABOS] Volunteer use for Homebound Patrons Message-ID: Earlier this month, I asked for advice on using volunteers to deliver library materials to homebound patrons. Those who are interested in what I developed, continue reading. This is what has developed after surveying Homebound Coordinators, Homebound Patrons and reading: Recruiting and managing volunteers in libraries : a how-to-do-it manual by Bonnie F. McCune Volunteers will use their own vehicles and won't be compensated from the library for mileage or time. The IRS does allow for these expenses to be deducted as "Out-of-Pocket Expenses in Giving Services" Homebound delivery is divided into monthly routes. A route consists of no more than 10 stops, lasting no more than 3 hours. Routes may occur M-F between 10am and 5 pm, depending on the volunteer's schedule. This schedule was developed by asking Homebound patrons when they wished to have a visit. Volunteers will do at least 1 route of their choice. For communication purposes, each route will have a notebook for volunteers to make notes like: construction, alternative directions, Reader Advisory information, etc. Training will consist of a presentation and a ride along in a library vehicle. All new patrons will get a visit from volunteer and a staff member, unless the volunteer is comfortable and experienced enough to handle the initial visit solo. All volunteers will have to pass a background check. This is standard for all homebound programs I've encountered. Most volunteers find this kind of service more rewarding than straightening shelves or cleaning books. Some volunteers delivery for a Homebound library program for over 10 years. So, the initial expense of the background check may easily pay for itself, when volunteers stick around. Volunteers will pick up the route materials at a central location, but, when finished, may return route items to nearest library. This is good for those routes that are far from the central location and the volunteer doesn't wish to make the return trip. The staff will conduct the route, if the volunteer is unable to do so. There is a lot more library specific detail than this. For more information or specific questions, please email me. Thank-you for all your help. Jacob Browne Jacob.Browne at jeffcolibrary.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Such a program would occur outside of the library, in various care facilities. If you are doing such a program: What do you read? Do you use volunteers? What, if any, activities do you have? How long is the program? How long does it take to prepare? Is it worth the effort? Any advice for me? Jacob Browne Outreach Associate Jefferson County Public Library 10200 W 20th Ave Lakewood CO 80215 303-275-6161 Jacob.Browne at jeffcolibrary.org Find us on the web: http://jeffcolibrary.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100225/7083946e/attachment.html From mswendrowski at vehiclesuccess.com Wed Feb 24 13:16:14 2010 From: mswendrowski at vehiclesuccess.com (Michael Swendrowski) Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:16:14 -0600 Subject: [ABOS] FW: [bookmobiles] National Bookmobile Day online toolkit now available Message-ID: <089101cab57d$75180b90$5f4822b0$@com> Please share with your entire network and/or interested parties. We look forward to hearing how you celebrate the first ever National Bookmobile Day! At your service, MICHAEL SWENDROWSKI President Chair - ALA Subcommittee on Bookmobiles Monogram SPECIALTY VEHICLE SERVICES, LLC. consultation and technical services GE Healthcare Preferred Mobile Partner VOICE: 262.679.9096 FACSIMILE: 262.457.4924 MOBILE: 262.510.1397 mswendrowski at vehiclesuccess.com W196 S8406 plum creek boulevard muskego, wisconsin 53150-8165 usa www. VEHICLESUCCESS.com P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. From: John Amundsen [mailto:jamundsen at ala.org] Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 11:38 AM To: John Amundsen Subject: [bookmobiles] National Bookmobile Day online toolkit now available ##########Please distribute widely and forgive cross-posting############ Contact: John L. Amundsen Communications Specialist ALA Office for Literacy and Outreach Services 312-280-2140 jamundsen at ala.org NEWS For Immediate Release, February 23, 2010 National Bookmobile Day online toolkit now available CHICAGO - The American Library Association (ALA) has launched a Web page with resources and tools to help libraries celebrate the inaugural National Bookmobile Day, Wednesday April 14, 2010, during National Library Week. The page, www.ala.org/bookmobiles , features sample publicity materials, including a press release, letter-to-the-editor and proclamations for library staff and supporters to use in their communities. Also included on the page are downloadable National Bookmobile Day logos, bookmark templates, a customizable flyer and links to National Bookmobile Day on social networking sites. In addition, the toolkit also has links to the National Bookmobile Day community in ALA Connect, where librarians can collaborate and share ideas on promoting the event. Participating libraries can share ideas and stories on how they celebrate the contribution of bookmobiles and direct-delivery outreach. Part of National Library Week, National Bookmobile Day is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA), the Association for Bookmobile and Outreach Services (ABOS) and the Association for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL). For more information on National Bookmobile Day, please contact John Amundsen, Communications Specialist, ALA Office for Literacy and Outreach Services, at (312) 280-2140, or e-mail jamundsen at ala.org. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100224/bb7cdeed/attachment-0001.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 2158 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100224/bb7cdeed/attachment-0001.jpe From mbalint at co.okaloosa.fl.us Thu Feb 25 10:03:50 2010 From: mbalint at co.okaloosa.fl.us (Mary Balint) Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:03:50 -0600 Subject: [ABOS] Question about insuring collection on bookmobile Message-ID: Hi everyone, I was wondering what kind of policy your bookmobile is covered under? I have been told that standard auto coverage does not cover contents and am looking for a way to protect the materials on the truck. Thank you for any information you may have, Mary Balint Library Services Specialist Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative Phone: 850-609-5101 Fax: 850-609-5103 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100225/c7cd8f6d/attachment-0001.html From rosehuling at gmail.com Thu Feb 25 19:45:17 2010 From: rosehuling at gmail.com (Rose Huling) Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:45:17 -0500 Subject: [ABOS] Retrofitting School Buses In-Reply-To: <000e01cab565$6e265250$4a72f6f0$@org> References: <000e01cab565$6e265250$4a72f6f0$@org> Message-ID: <34e718031002251645m554c7e41q41534042f5da7f5e@mail.gmail.com> Hi Laura, I suggest that you talk to Michael Swendroski. Here is his contact info: MICHAEL SWENDROWSKI *President* *Chair - ALA Subcommittee on Bookmobiles* * **SPECIALTY VEHICLE SERVICES, LLC.* *consultation and technical services* GE Healthcare Preferred Mobile Partner * *VOICE: 262.679.9096 FACSIMILE: 262.457.4924 MOBILE: 262.510.1397 mswendrowski at vehiclesuccess.com W196 S8406 plum creek boulevard muskego, wisconsin 53150-8165 usa www.VEHICLESUCCESS.com Best Regards, Rose Rose Huling Bookmobile Coordinator rosehuling at gmail.com rhuling at minlib.net Natick's Bookmobile at Morse Institute Library, 14 East Central Street, Natick, MA 01760, Work: 508-647-6400 x1543 www.morseinstitute.org Webmaster for www.abos-outreach.org ABOS (Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services) www.natick4th.org Natick Friends of the 4th Twitter: rosehuling On Wed, Feb 24, 2010 at 10:24 AM, Laura Long wrote: > Hi everyone! > > > > I work at the Sherrard Public Library District in Illinois, and we are > thinking about getting a bookmobile. One of our library supporters works on > the school board, and he mentioned that they will be selling a handicapped > accessible school bus this summer. I was wondering if anyone had any > experience retrofitting a school bus? Is this a feasible thing to do? Does > it make sense cost wise? The board is reluctant to spend a large amount of > money purchasing a brand new bookmobile, since we have never had one and > don?t know yet how much use it will have. The school board generally gets > somewhere between $4,000 and $10,000 for the buses they sell, which would be > significantly cheaper than ordering a new bookmobile from a vendor. > > Thanks for your input! > > Laura > > > > Laura L. Long, Director > > Sherrard Public Library District > > 200 5th Ave > > P.O. Box 345 > > Sherrard, IL 61281 > > Phone: (309) 593-2178 > > Fax: (309) 593-2179 > > www.sherrardlibrary.org > > > > _______________________________________________ > Mailman mailing list > Mailman at abos-outreach.org > http://abos-outreach.org/lists/listinfo/mailman > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100225/21fd994e/attachment.html From rosehuling at gmail.com Thu Feb 25 19:48:37 2010 From: rosehuling at gmail.com (Rose Huling) Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:48:37 -0500 Subject: [ABOS] FW: [bookmobiles] National Bookmobile Day online toolkit now available Message-ID: <34e718031002251648i103d17cdhb180231b5fb7846c@mail.gmail.com> See message from Michael Swendroski below Thanks, Rose Huling ABOS Mailing List Moderator ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Michael Swendrowski" To: , "Christel Shumate" , "Diane Ambrose" , "Don Thompson Sr" < acore at atlantic.net>, "Jan Meadows" , "Jim Weikum" < jim at arrowhead.lib.mn.us>, "Jody Olivieri" , "Jose Maldonado" , "Joyce Voss" , "Kathleen Mayo" , "Kathryn Totten" < ktotten at rangeviewld.org>, "Keely Hall" , "Kevin Walsh" < kwalsh at indiantrailslibrary.org>, "Linda Sperry" , "MaryAnne Marjamaa" , "Michael Swendrowski" < mswendrowski at vehiclesuccess.com>, "Rose Huling" , "Susan Hill Pieper" , "Terry Sterling" < terry.sterling at fresnolibrary.org>, "Theresa Gemmer" < tgemmer at ci.everett.wa.us>, "Tom Walker" Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:16:14 -0600 Subject: FW: [bookmobiles] National Bookmobile Day online toolkit now available Please share with your entire network and/or interested parties. We look forward to hearing how you celebrate the first ever National Bookmobile Day! At your service, MICHAEL SWENDROWSKI *President* *Chair - ALA Subcommittee on Bookmobiles* * * *[image: Monogram]* *SPECIALTY VEHICLE SERVICES, LLC.* *consultation and technical services* GE Healthcare Preferred Mobile Partner * * VOICE: 262.679.9096 FACSIMILE: 262.457.4924 MOBILE: 262.510.1397 mswendrowski at vehiclesuccess.com W196 S8406 plum creek boulevard muskego, wisconsin 53150-8165 usa www.VEHICLESUCCESS.com *P** **Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail.* *From:* John Amundsen [mailto:jamundsen at ala.org] *Sent:* Wednesday, February 24, 2010 11:38 AM *To:* John Amundsen *Subject:* [bookmobiles] National Bookmobile Day online toolkit now available ##########Please distribute widely and forgive cross-posting############ Contact: John L. Amundsen Communications Specialist ALA Office for Literacy and Outreach Services 312-280-2140 jamundsen at ala.org NEWS For Immediate Release, February 23, 2010 National Bookmobile Day online toolkit now available CHICAGO ? The American Library Association (ALA) has launched a Web page with resources and tools to help libraries celebrate the inaugural National Bookmobile Day, Wednesday April 14, 2010, during National Library Week. The page, www.ala.org/bookmobiles, features sample publicity materials, including a press release, letter-to-the-editor and proclamations for library staff and supporters to use in their communities. Also included on the page are downloadable National Bookmobile Day logos, bookmark templates, a customizable flyer and links to National Bookmobile Day on social networking sites. In addition, the toolkit also has links to the National Bookmobile Day community in ALA Connect, where librarians can collaborate and share ideas on promoting the event. Participating libraries can share ideas and stories on how they celebrate the contribution of bookmobiles and direct-delivery outreach. Part of National Library Week, National Bookmobile Day is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA), the Association for Bookmobile and Outreach Services (ABOS) and the Association for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL). For more information on National Bookmobile Day, please contact John Amundsen, Communications Specialist, ALA Office for Literacy and Outreach Services, at (312) 280-2140, or e-mail jamundsen at ala.org. -- Rose Huling Bookmobile Coordinator rosehuling at gmail.com rhuling at minlib.net Natick's Bookmobile at Morse Institute Library, 14 East Central Street, Natick, MA 01760, Work: 508-647-6400 x1543 www.morseinstitute.org Webmaster for www.abos-outreach.org ABOS (Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services) www.natick4th.org Natick Friends of the 4th Twitter: rosehuling -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100225/e0d9ac82/attachment.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100225/8d9be693/attachment-0001.html From janesa at multcolib.org Fri Feb 26 10:41:25 2010 From: janesa at multcolib.org (SALISBURY Jane S) Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 07:41:25 -0800 Subject: [ABOS] Senior outreach programming In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <627284806F3FAC4695DEE1CC8B04B5B60257FB1F@EXCH3.co.multnomah.or.us> Hi, Jacob, We have a program called Visiting Voices, in which skilled volunteers read to small groups of residents of Alzheimer's or memory care units, reading short pieces, like stories, poems, pieces from the newspaper and so on. I am forwarding your message to the staff person who coordinates this program, so that he can tell you how we do it. Jane Jane Salisbury Supervisor, Library Outreach Services Multnomah County Library 205 NE Russell Portland, OR 97212 T: 503.988.4081 F: 503.988-5441 -----Original Message----- From: mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org [mailto:mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org] On Behalf Of Jacob Browne Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2010 2:58 PM To: 'mailman at abos-outreach.org' Subject: [ABOS] Senior outreach programming I'm looking for information on library outreach programs targeting seniors with mental disabilities, dementia, Alzheimer's, etc. I'm thinking of developing a program similar to children's story time, but for this group's vastly different needs. Is there any here on the list that have done or are currently running an outreach program that targets this underserved population? I have heard, or thought I've heard, of a mystery reading program in the Pacific Northwest, but that's all I know. I am thinking of a 15-30 minute program where a short story, like a five minute mystery, or a poem is read out loud (maybe through a loud sound system) and discussed. Such a program would occur outside of the library, in various care facilities. If you are doing such a program: What do you read? Do you use volunteers? What, if any, activities do you have? How long is the program? How long does it take to prepare? Is it worth the effort? Any advice for me? Jacob Browne Outreach Associate Jefferson County Public Library 10200 W 20th Ave Lakewood CO 80215 303-275-6161 Jacob.Browne at jeffcolibrary.org Find us on the web: http://jeffcolibrary.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100226/1a209439/attachment.html From ekgisele at gmail.com Fri Feb 26 10:59:47 2010 From: ekgisele at gmail.com (Edith Isele) Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:59:47 -0600 Subject: [ABOS] FW: Varllarta Bookmobile In-Reply-To: <37E52B1DFED99A47A14C141C13E93A38346790C8@COAEXCHVS1.anaheim.intranet> References: <37E52B1DFED99A47A14C141C13E93A38346790C8@COAEXCHVS1.anaheim.intranet> Message-ID: <27f2f5841002260759h6a9d4a09k4255ccd5f30c1e68@mail.gmail.com> This is really inspiring. Thanks Keely. On Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 11:42 AM, Keely Hall wrote: > A great video about a bookmobile outreach in Mexico. > > > > http://www.youtube.com/vallartbookmobile > > > > ------------------------------ > THIS MESSAGE IS INTENDED ONLY FOR THE USE OF THE INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY TO > WHICH IT IS ADDRESSED AND MAY CONTAIN INFORMATION THAT IS PRIVILEGED, > CONFIDENTIAL, AND EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER APPLICABLE LAWS. 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URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100226/5dcc32d7/attachment.html From willow at jmrl.org Fri Feb 26 15:24:13 2010 From: willow at jmrl.org (Willow Gale) Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:24:13 -0500 Subject: [ABOS] Volunteer use for Homebound Patrons In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <20100226152413.41652w5f570678qo@www.jmrl.org> Thanks, Jacob, for the concise information. -- Willow Gale, Bookmobile Supervisor Jefferson-Madison Regional Library 201 E. Market Street Charlottesville, VA 22902 434 979 7151 x501 "The library is an arena of possibility, opening both a window into the soul and a door onto the world." - Rita Dove Quoting Jacob Browne: > Earlier this month, I asked for advice on using volunteers to > deliver library materials to homebound patrons. Those who are > interested in what I developed, continue reading. This is what has > developed after surveying Homebound Coordinators, Homebound Patrons > and reading: Recruiting and managing volunteers in libraries : a > how-to-do-it manual by Bonnie F. McCune > > Volunteers will use their own vehicles and won't be compensated from > the library for mileage or time. The IRS does allow for these > expenses to be deducted as "Out-of-Pocket Expenses in Giving Services" > Homebound delivery is divided into monthly routes. A route consists > of no more than 10 stops, lasting no more than 3 hours. Routes may > occur M-F between 10am and 5 pm, depending on the volunteer's > schedule. This schedule was developed by asking Homebound patrons > when they wished to have a visit. > Volunteers will do at least 1 route of their choice. For > communication purposes, each route will have a notebook for > volunteers to make notes like: construction, alternative directions, > Reader Advisory information, etc. > > Training will consist of a presentation and a ride along in a > library vehicle. All new patrons will get a visit from volunteer and > a staff member, unless the volunteer is comfortable and experienced > enough to handle the initial visit solo. > > All volunteers will have to pass a background check. This is > standard for all homebound programs I've encountered. Most > volunteers find this kind of service more rewarding than > straightening shelves or cleaning books. Some volunteers delivery > for a Homebound library program for over 10 years. So, the initial > expense of the background check may easily pay for itself, when > volunteers stick around. > > Volunteers will pick up the route materials at a central location, > but, when finished, may return route items to nearest library. This > is good for those routes that are far from the central location and > the volunteer doesn't wish to make the return trip. > > The staff will conduct the route, if the volunteer is unable to do so. > > There is a lot more library specific detail than this. For more > information or specific questions, please email me. > Thank-you for all your help. > > Jacob Browne > Jacob.Browne at jeffcolibrary.org > > From twyllamann at yahoo.com Fri Feb 26 16:34:59 2010 From: twyllamann at yahoo.com (Twylla) Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:34:59 -0800 (PST) Subject: [ABOS] Senior outreach programming In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <342678.16374.qm@web63205.mail.re1.yahoo.com> We've had good luck bringing programs to mixed groups of (very) elderly seniors.?? There's always some folks with dementia or Alzheimer's.? At first we did our own programs which was very time consuming and not as successful.? There are advantages to using professionals (or experienced volunteers) - they know how to present, relate to audiences, project their voices,? they are experts on their area of interest.? We found that elderly seniors relate well to traveling trunk programs containing items they can relate to (great depression/ Native American).? After our programs several activity directors created their own memory "trunks" - you could use that idea for a program.? We also had good results with programs using professional storytellers.? We had a grant that paid for the programs - but they were very reasonably priced.? Check to see if there is a "Story League" in your area - members may be willing volunteer. Storytellers love an audience! Yes it's worth it.? You'll be surprised by the joy and gratitude program attendees express.???? ? ? Twylla Rehder KSAL Outreach Coordinator, 208-772-7405 --- On Thu, 2/25/10, Jacob Browne wrote: From: Jacob Browne Subject: [ABOS] Senior outreach programming To: "'mailman at abos-outreach.org'" Date: Thursday, February 25, 2010, 3:58 PM I'm looking for information on library outreach programs targeting seniors with mental disabilities, dementia, Alzheimer's, etc. I'm thinking of developing a program similar to children's story time, but for this group's vastly different needs. Is there any here on the list that have done or are currently running an outreach program that targets this underserved population? I have heard, or thought I've heard, of a mystery reading program in the Pacific Northwest, but that's all I know. I am thinking of a 15-30 minute program where a short story, like a five minute mystery, or a poem is read out loud (maybe through a loud sound system) and discussed. Such a program would occur outside of the library, in various care facilities. ? If you are doing such a program: What do you read? Do you use volunteers? What, if any, activities do you have? How long is the program? How long does it take to prepare? Is it worth the effort? Any advice for me? ? Jacob Browne Outreach Associate Jefferson County Public Library 10200 W 20th Ave Lakewood CO 80215 303-275-6161 Jacob.Browne at jeffcolibrary.org Find us on the web: http://jeffcolibrary.org ? ? -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ Mailman mailing list Mailman at abos-outreach.org http://abos-outreach.org/lists/listinfo/mailman -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100226/7ed4f332/attachment.html From KMayo at leegov.com Fri Feb 26 17:27:45 2010 From: KMayo at leegov.com (Mayo, Kathleen) Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:27:45 -0500 Subject: [ABOS] Reference aboard bookmobiles In-Reply-To: <600C90D126460F499C9E58EEC99012FBA0A3BD@Cougar.ad.kcls.org> Message-ID: <9086C54911686A4D976851A230FB5977037A06CA@EXCHVS4.lee-county-fl.gov> Amber: Few libraries have printed reference materials on their vehicles aside from some ready reference titles - and most of us probably circulate those. Perhaps what's more useful is for Bookmobile staff to be able to help the customer identify what they really need. They can then help the person to locate information on the library's web site, submit the query to an Ask a Librarian service, or suggest that they call a telephone reference number. Helping the customer to frame their question is a big step and the reference folks will appreciate this assistance. If the person is not in a hurry, we'll also take the query back with us and find the information. However, I prefer for customers to get reference help from the folks who do reference all the time. Kathy Kathy Mayo, Outreach Services Manager Lee County Library System 21100 Three Oaks Pkwy. ESTERO FL 33928 239-533-4440 kmayo at leegov.com Please note: Florida has a very broad public records law. Most written communications to or from County Employees and officials regarding County business are public records available to the public and media upon request. Your email communication may be subject to public disclosure. Under Florida law, email addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing. ________________________________ From: mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org [mailto:mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org] On Behalf Of Amber Slaven Sent: Friday, February 26, 2010 12:35 AM To: mailman at abos-outreach.org Subject: [ABOS] Reference aboard bookmobiles Hi all, I'm doing a project for library school on planning reference services on bookmobiles. I know it's tricky because the stops are short, space is tight, and resources are limited. Any advice, suggestions, resources would be most welcome. Thanks so much! Amber Slaven Public Computer Instruction Coordinator King County Library System Issaquah, WA 9802 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100226/5b8631bb/attachment-0001.html From KMayo at leegov.com Sat Feb 27 10:54:51 2010 From: KMayo at leegov.com (Mayo, Kathleen) Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 10:54:51 -0500 Subject: [ABOS] FW: [LibraryLink] Library Link of the Day for 2010-02-27 Message-ID: <9086C54911686A4D976851A230FB5977037A06D8@EXCHVS4.lee-county-fl.gov> Check out this great story from rural Colombia. Kathy Mayo http://www.cnn.com/2010/LIVING/02/25/cnnheroes.soriano/index.html Teaching kids to read from the back of a burro [CNN] ................................................................ Library Link of the Day http://www.tk421.net/librarylink/ (archive, rss, subscribe options) Please note: Florida has a very broad public records law. Most written communications to or from County Employees and officials regarding County business are public records available to the public and media upon request. Your email communication may be subject to public disclosure. Under Florida law, email addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing. From ktotten at anythinklibraries.org Sun Feb 28 10:04:56 2010 From: ktotten at anythinklibraries.org (Kathy Totten) Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:04:56 -0700 Subject: [ABOS] FW: [LibraryLink] Library Link of the Day for 2010-02-27 References: <9086C54911686A4D976851A230FB5977037A06D8@EXCHVS4.lee-county-fl.gov> Message-ID: <3332F13D8F7F4941915D4A99F06AA6F283BA57@rv-svr02.Rangeview.local> I love the biblio-burro. Long live Alpha and Beto. The kids look delighted to get books, just like kids in my neighborhoods. Kathy ________________________________ From: mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org on behalf of Mayo, Kathleen Sent: Sat 2/27/2010 8:54 AM To: mailman at abos-outreach.org Subject: [ABOS] FW: [LibraryLink] Library Link of the Day for 2010-02-27 Check out this great story from rural Colombia. Kathy Mayo http://www.cnn.com/2010/LIVING/02/25/cnnheroes.soriano/index.html Teaching kids to read from the back of a burro [CNN] ................................................................ Library Link of the Day http://www.tk421.net/librarylink/ (archive, rss, subscribe options) Please note: Florida has a very broad public records law. Most written communications to or from County Employees and officials regarding County business are public records available to the public and media upon request. Your email communication may be subject to public disclosure. Under Florida law, email addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing. _______________________________________________ Mailman mailing list Mailman at abos-outreach.org http://abos-outreach.org/lists/listinfo/mailman -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://abos-outreach.org/listarchives/mailman/attachments/20100228/3ff2ad4b/attachment.html From barbha at stdl.org Sun Feb 28 17:54:12 2010 From: barbha at stdl.org (Barbara Adrianopoli) Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:54:12 -0600 Subject: [ABOS] Reference aboard bookmobiles References: <600C90D126460F499C9E58EEC99012FBA0A3BD@Cougar.ad.kcls.org> Message-ID: would your computer on your bookmobile be able to be attached to your electronic resources at your central building location? And would you have a printer attachment to your bookmobile computer. If so, I would suggest that use instead of print materials on your bookmobile ________________________________ From: mailman-bounces at abos-outreach.org on behalf of Amber Slaven Sent: Thu 2/25/2010 11:34 PM To: mailman at abos-outreach.org Subject: [ABOS] Reference aboard bookmobiles Hi all, I'm doing a project for library school on planning reference services on bookmobiles. I know it's tricky because the stops are short, space is tight, and resources are limited. Any advice, suggestions, resources would be most welcome. Thanks so much! Amber Slaven Public Computer Instruction Coordinator King County Library System Issaquah, WA 9802