Computer changeover!
During the week 10 new PC's were delivered to the library for the changeover. The circ. desk PC's (x5) were changed over on Thursday in a process that went fairly smoothly (apart from the emergency evacuation procedure during the morning). The new machines seem to be working well and we have already seen some positive outcomes (standardized desktops; no log-ins required for Citrix; etc). The other 5 machines (Opac's) will be installed this week (Thursday) and we should see improvements in this area as well. New tables were delivered for the meting room (no more heavy hauling of desks by staff) and electrical work was completed in the workroom (allowing us to plan for the completion of changes to this area). New shelf-end display stands were delivered and installed as was an additional stand-up Opac stand. Additional shelving for the toy library equipment was purchased and will be installed this week and a new stool purchased for the student access computers. Also this week we are expecting the perimeter fencing to be installed around the school which will affect library access by students - that will be interesting!

Queen's Birthday! 16 June
Yes... it was her birthday this week (no wonder she is smiling) and it was nice for us too that we didn't have to work on Monday. A nice long weekend and then the ensuing bedlam!
As it was a short week not much changed. There was lots of work in preparing the new laptops purchased by the school and then getting the city school laptops ready to go! Well done guys.
More work was done in tidying-up the counter and filling the gaps where glass was removed (and removing the bolts that were protruding from the counter). The City Services Leadership Forum was held in the meeting room as was the presentation of service awards - and all went well!
Lots of plans have been made for next week where we should see lots of action (and hopefully the selection of a new team member).
Cheers

more colour...14 June
In preparing for a new HIP terminal installation, we needed to strip the pinboard off the wall (which left the wall looking decidedly dull). The solution? More colour! It won't be long now until the installation (and the area will look great).
...other happenings?
Four new desks in the workroom; further preparation of the toy library shelving; organising the sports library equipment; moving the ref. collection; planning the reorganisation of the circ. desk functions; preparing for the CKI room to be operational - and all other usual business.
We're still in the recruiting process for the L3 position but hopefully we will have someone in place soon. That's all for now! Cheers

Check-in room closer to completion!
It's been another busy week and Dean has been working hard to complete the CKI room. The glass has been installed in the foyer, the wall painted and the internal cladding completed (apart from painting).
Toy shelving has been purchased and constructed by Ross. It looks great and we think we have room to add another bay along the wall.
May was very busy and we have recorded our highest monthly door count ever - 23, 862!
Seaford staff attended Mandatory Notification Training (all day at the Adelaide Sailing Club-great venue) so we now have updated skills and knowledge in this area.
Last week was Reconciliation Week and the school had a great performer in the library giving students a great cultural perspective of what the week means.
PixiFoto was on site delivering their program of portrait photography and raising the profile of libraries and we had the regular range of activities and services...
We are still in recruiting mode and hopefully we will soon have a full complement of permanent staff to ensure that we can continue to deliver the range of services, programs and activities that we would like to see in the library. Ciao for now!