- Programming
- I took responsibility to represent the library and create a welcoming environment for the long-time weekly SA Needle Craft Group. The name of the program was changed to the Knittin' Kittens in an effort to rebrand and revitalize the program. I became the point of contact, created a branch flyer and have promoted the program in a local Facebook group.
- After multiple requests and inquiries about when the next Typewriter Type-In would be from attendees at all four programs last month, I decided to make the type-ins a monthly recurring program at the branch on the 3rd Saturday of the month using my personal collection of machines. The program will coincide nicely with the Mission Marquee's Farmers Market which occurs on the first and third Saturdays of the month. The first of the recurring Typewriter Type-Ins was Saturday, May 16th. Luckily, David Torres from Austin Typewriter Ink., was able to come, host the program as well, and also brought his machines as well, so that I could extend the program by an hour. Twenty-five persons attended.
- Committees
- I met with the Discovery Team committee.
- Trainings
- I attended the training, Serial Collection: Basic Overview and Updates, in which I became familiar with the process for processing incoming serials via Symphony, learned about reporting claims when items do not arrive, and more.
- Teamwork
- For Mission's fifteenth birthday celebration on May 2nd, I assisted with technology setup and troubleshooting for various operations.
- I adjusted my schedule to cover early voting.
- Etc.
- I created a replacement flyer for the Children's weekly story times that was more in line with the current focus on SAPL branding.
- I prefilled out EOD cash envelopes using a typewriter to create a more neat and consistent appearance.
- Programming
- I hosted Get Up & Dance for Kids, a monthly recurring program I offer on the first Saturday of the month, in which children are encouraged by music to move around and learn to follow directions in a fun environment.
- As part of the Vaisakhi annual initiative, I created a cardstock flag and an informational zine with a mini coloring page for attendees to make and color. The program, Vaisakhi Craft, was on Saturday, April 18th. 3 persons attended.
- For National Poetry Month annual initiative that I am a part of, I coordinated and hosted 4 Typewriter Type-Ins.
- Saturday, April 11th at Schaefer Branch Library. Sixteen persons attended.
- Sunday, April 19th at Encino Branch Library. Eighteen persons attended.
- Saturday, April 25th here at Mission. Twenty-eight persons attended. Two were repeats from prior type-ins.
- Sunday, April 26th at Potranco Branch Library. Seven persons attended; 3 were repeats from prior type-ins.
- Committees
- I attended the monthly Discovery Team meeting. The goal of the committee is to improve how patrons discover and access library materials digitally.
- Trainings
- I attended the Collection Development: Reviving the Collection training held virtually on Wednesday, April 29th. In the training, I observed and learned how and when to repair the spine of a book and how to recover a book.
EPE goal for next month:
- I would like to host a recurring monthly Typewriter Type-In program.
- Programming
- I partnered with David Torres of Austin Typewriter Ink to come and host a Typewriter Type-In on Saturday, March 28th. David and I brought the majority of typewriters along with 3 other attendees who brought typewriters. Attendees came from Austin and Houston. About 25 typewriters were available for attendees to use. David and I would encourage attendees to choose a machine and sit down. We then showed them the basics of operating the machines.
- As part of the system-wide Traveling Craft Series aimed at older adults, I used the branch's Cricut to make supplies for attendees to make a 3D tulip from cardstock. The program, Cardstock Tulip, was on March 20th.
- Committees
- I attended the monthly Discovery Team meeting. The goal of the committee is to improve how patrons discover and access library materials digitally.
- Outreach
- On Friday, March 20th, I visited Greenlake RV resort (which is in the branch's ADI) and set up an informational table for 2 hours.
- Teamwork
- I routinely like to scan the branch's Outlook calendar for meeting room reservations that have been made without a contract and create the contract.
- Programming
- I hosted Get Up & Dance for Kids, a monthly recurring program I offer on the first Saturday of the month, in which children are encouraged by music to move around and learn to follow directions in a fun environment.
- I covered K-Pop Craft Night (a 2-hour program) when Megan was sick and unable to work that day.
- Committees
- I attended the monthly Discovery Team meeting which I joined last month; it is a newly formed committee that began in January 2026. The goal of the committee is to improve how patrons discover and access library materials digitally.
- Trainings
- I attended the last-minute and required meeting for all librarians at Central at 8 AM the morning following my days off.
- Teamwork
- I covered the Circulation desk all day when both Megan and Brittany called in sick on Sunday. I also covered another Sunday for half the day after Brittany left and Megan had called in sick for the day.
- I covered the second half of the day at McCreless when they needed help. I also shared with staff there a newly updated document I made of instructions for patrons on how to release print jobs.
- Branch Projects
- I updated the instructions for patrons on how to release print jobs. The new three page document includes large numbers and pictures in color as well as written instructions. I hung it on the wall in front of the printers as well as made a laminated copy for each service point.
- Etc.
- As part of librarian duties during elections, I altered my usual work schedule to accommodate early voting. This includes arriving to work as early as 6AM when it's still dark outside and no other staff or security are present.
EPE goal for next month:
- I would like to connect with at least one organization or business within Mission's ADI.
- Programming
- I hosted Get Up & Dance for Kids, a monthly recurring program I offer on the first Saturday of the month, in which children are encouraged by music to move around and learn to follow directions in a fun environment.
- I hosted Bingo for Older Adults, a monthly recurring program I offer on the last Friday of the month, in which older adults can come together and enjoy playing bingo together.
- Committees
- This month I joined the newly formed Discovery Team committee. The goal of the committee is to improve how patrons discover and access library materials digitally. In addition to the first monthly meeting, I joined a subcommittee focusing specifically on the reorganization of the databases on the library catalog. The subcommittee met an additional two more times during the month of January.
- Trainings
- I attended the Visual Merchandising Training at Central Library in January as assigned, and learned valuable techniques that can be applied to creating displays at the branch.
- Teamwork
- Amanda and I decided which items to purchase from a list with the money awarded to the branch for our attendance of the Virtual Merchandising Training.
- Worked on Sunday January 25th, when many other business and offices were closed due to the hazardous driving conditions presented by rain and subfreezing temperatures, and despite the warning by the Texas Department of Transportation urging people to stay home and off the roads.
- Branch Projects
- I brought and displayed my personal collection of vintage touch-tone and pulse phones in the glass display case in the lobby.
- I submitted the Property Disposal form for several broken chairs and a very old printer that needed to be disposed of.
- Etc.
- I successfully recorded the Holiday Greeting for MLK Jr., Day for the CISCO phone system with the help of Library Aide Perla Campos, who recorded the Spanish portion.
EPE goal for next month:
- I would like to come up with another program for older adults to replace the monthly recurring Bingo program.