The last day of work prior to Christmas started with an all staff breakfast, some last minute work tasks and then preparations for the Christmas lunch with the Friends,volunteers and staff from Aldinga library. It was a very enjoyable end-of-year celebration - and a good time was had by all! 
He's arrived! That jolly old man with the white beard and bright-red suit...
with the installation of 6 new public PC's at Seaford library the computer changeover for 2009 has finally been completed!
Yesterday was the first day of staff delivering behaviors/actions that demonstrate their understanding of the project principles and their application... with some obviously using the tools at their disposal in 'interesting' ways!
A new set of WORLD BOOK encyclopedia have arrived, been processed and put on the shelves! (Well, they've been out for a couple of weeks now but sometimes it takes a while for me to notice...)
The electrical testing has been completed at Seaford library (and the wonderful technician even fixed the blown fuse on the microwave oven). Now we are protected from any future shocking news (ptp)...
The teacher and student surveys have been completed, the data compiled and extrapolated and the results show...
Student art work is on display in the library for all to see...
OF NOTE: late last week we set up the new parenting collection in the children's library. It's a new collection that already has a significant number of resources for those looking for 'parenting information' - and the location should be a winner...
a new LCD information screen has been installed at the service counter - and it's a stunner...
what is that huge dome inside the library?
no, it's not some ghostly face - it's a paper hand towel dispenser.
Our courier Keith is on leave for a month, so we now have Phil doing the job. We did have 'Johnno' for a coupe of days - but now we have Phil...
disaster was averted thanks to quick action taken by staff...
a new motivational tool and performance enhancer has been installed in the library work room. We will now be able to experience the phenomenal power of these 'lollipops' in delivering improved staff work performance and work outcomes through:
painting (finally) commenced on our internal curved wall yesterday! The peeling seam tape and the 'rough spots' have been repaired and the whole wall is now getting a couple of coats of fresh paint...
this is the first working day with daylight savings. The clocks have all been put forward (and wasn't that a big task!). There are clocks on the lighting system, air conditioning, computers, software programs, etc, etc...
...we took the opportunity to 'pause and celebrate' yesterday and had a get together of staff and volunteers. There was food, coffee and the opportunity to reflect on our achievements for the year!
A 'pandemic' of Pandas?...is that the right description/terminology? - right or wrong, that's what we're going with for the school holidays. The Panda Trail is one of many activities at the libraries for the school holidays and is sure to be a 'winner'!
10 PC's were changed over today - 5 service desk machines; 4 public on-line catalogues; 1 PC reservation machine. It all went smoothly and we are looking forward to PHASE 2 in November.
it's been a long time coming but finally, FINALLY - we have an EFTPOS service available at the library. Now our customers can pay by credit card, giving them the same convenience they have been afforded at all other commercial organizations!
the 'inner' fluffy bits of the library building were exposed when workers took down an external facade panel. This was necessary because we wanted to know how the external panels had been fixed prior to considering how they could be replaced.
No network available from the start of the day - meaning: No computers; No Phones; No WiFi; No Photocopier. Needles to say we were quiet!
A lovely cool (but clear) evening at Seaford, so I've taken the opportunity to take a shot of the library.
we've consulted staff, we've consulted the customers...
no wonder the picture was breaking up....
the dust covers are off...
the old Canon colour photocopier has reached the end of it's service contract and so it is Goodbye! It served us well over the last 5 years with lots of copying, with very little fuss or bother. But now we bid it adieu...
The high cleaning was completed last Saturday removing the dust and grime, spider webs (and spiders) and other accumulated stuff from all the high areas throughout the library. All is now 'spick and span'!
...like we needed more magazine shelving? Apparently so! The collection was getting larger, we needed to get them off the bottom shelves, with all the rain there was a risk of flooding (well, you never know)...
Three staff have undertaken refresher Workplace Emergency Training - Warden Course.
36 new chairs have arrived and been installed in the ITC and the student computer area in the library. The new chairs are height adjustable with solid frame construction and glides rather than castors. We will see how they survive after some fairly solid use by students...
New bins for general garbage and recycling were delivered and installed today. They are very distinctive and clearly labeled, large but not obtrusive. I'm sure we will make good use of them and do our bit for the environment!
The Seaford library BOOK SALE started today. The sale includes all of the videos that the library held (as these will no longer be a collection), all debited books, magazines and CDs as well as donated items. Time to grab a bargain!
As of 1 July there are no longer any videos available for borrowing from the library. It's the end of an era. The new digital technology has supplanted the old tape system. I wonder how long it will be until the DVDs are 'old hat'!
Today saw the launch of the new ''Onka'' branding. There was good use made of the ''O'' (hence the abundant supply of colourful donuts), a great range of colour and SIZE and a good sprinkling of vibrancy!
New Slatwall panels have been installed in two areas of the library and they look great! They have replaced the tired old pin-up boards and have given the areas a real lift. It has also allowed us to display some of the collections in the acrylic storage boxes that just click on the wall.
We have a new kettle!
We are well into stage 3 - the curved wall! The replacement skylight has been installed but we need to have the 'gaps' filled with 'capping' tomorrow. All is going well and we should be well finished before the forecast rain arrives. Then we'll see if it leaks!...
Stage 2 is now complete! This is the skylight that runs down the centre of the building (east to west) and is the longest length to be replaced. The final stage should commence early next week (this is the curved wall on the northern perimeter) and that should be it!
The new desks were delivered and installed today! We had them bolted to the floor to ensure their stability and place in the room.
The skylight replacement project has begun today with work commencing on the southern perimeter of the building (above the children's library). All is going well and hopefully this stage of the project will be completed tomorrow. Then we can plan the implementation of the next 2 stages...
The demolition has begun! We are removing all the 'old' furniture in preparation for the installation of the 'new'. We've made a start by detaching the in-built furniture on the northern wall and starting on the eastern wall. The rest is modular so it's easy. New desks arriving on Thursday.
