Monthly Report: November

  • Programming
    • This month, I partnered with David Torres of Austin Typewriter Ink., of Austin, Texas. Mr. Torres brought vintage typewriters of different eras for participants to try out and either experience analog tech for the first time or reminisce days gone by; depending on their age. The event drew members of the group from across the state from Arlington to Austin to Houston. All ages participated from older adults to young children, 34 people in all. Mr. Torres in addition to bringing his typewriters, creates an atmosphere of warmth and welcomes all to his type-ins.
  • Trainings
    • I've signed up for a Merchandising Training in January as assigned.
  • Teamwork
    • I assisted at McCreless Branch Library on  two Fridays, November 7th and 21st.
    • After the Senior Circulation Attendant requested for meeting room contracts to be either attached or printed out, I vetted the upcoming month for meeting room reservations without contracts and created the contract. Then I either attached to the reservation or printed it out and placed it in the meeting room contract folder.
      • On the note of meeting room contracts, I reached out on Teams regarding how to correctly account for non-paying groups. Haley Holmes replied with the recommended procedure.
  • Etc.
    • As Assistant Branch Manager, I completed the Annual EPEs for the three Library Assistants I supervise.

 

EPE goal for next month: 

  • I plan to find a place for and utilize one of the two pyramid book displays I procured from Brook Hollow. 

EPE Year: October 2024 - September 2025

  • Committees

    • National Pet Week
      • Homemade Pet Food Made Easy
        • May 6th - Potranco Branch Library
        • May 8th - McCreless Branch Library
        • May 10th - Mission Branch Library
    • National Poetry Month
      • Typewriter Type-In (partnership with Austin Typewriter Ink.)
        • April 13th - Igo Branch Library 
        • April 19th - Mission Branch Library 
        • April 19th - Semmes Branch Library
        • April 26th - Landa Branch Library

  • Trainings

    • Adjusting Fines - May 6th
    • Address Formatting in Patron Accounts - May 28th

  • Branch projects

    • Created informative signage for Quiet Rooms to clarify patron use of the space
    • Created binder of Suspended Persons for staff quick reference
    • Created LIC Handbook for LIC's quick and easy reference when dealing with patrons not following library conduct policy
    • Created signage for Reference Desk for patrons' ease of locating

  • Programming

    • Get Up & Dance for Kids
      • Monthly, October 2024 thru August 2025
    • Bingo for Older Adults
      • Monthly, beginning August 2025
    • NaNo WriMo Typewriter Type-In (partnership with Austin Typewriter Ink.)
      • November 9th
    • Write a Holiday Letter 
      • December 14th
    • Beginner Weaving
      • Weekly, Thursdays in January 2025

  • Outreach

    • Normoyle Senior Center - August 5
    • Hot Wells Middle School - October 22

  • Regular Duties

    • Daily/Weekly/Monthly
      • Update SNAP scheduling management system
    • Weekly
      • Began emailing scanned vendor logs to Facilities personnel in July 2025
    • Monthly
      • Ensure branch programming statistics have been recorded on data dashboard
      • Attend Change Management Call and distribute updates to staff
      • Attend Adult Services Meetings

  • Etc.  

    • Adjust work schedule to accommodate early voting
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