Greetings McHenry Library Patrons, Now that our renovation is finished, it's time for a bit of clean-up on various projects. During the first week in Jan. 2011, we will be relaying carpeting in the main library, service desk area because the rubberized/cork surface did not stick well. Hopefully this carpeting will remedy the situation. We have also changed the outdoor drive-up materials drop - basically lowering it, restripping the return lane, adding signage for drivers/pedestrians and wrapping the drop for weather/damage. In Feb./Mar., we'll be adding interior blinds/window coverings. Also in Feb., we'll be changing our PC reservation and printing/wireless printing software to an updated version, easier for staff and patrons to use.
In Mar. 2011, patrons will be able to use a social network catalog - much like Amazon.com - called BiblioCommons to access our card catalog. Wish lists, writing reviews and commentary, doing RSS feeds and linking to your Facebook page will all be part of this software. Additionally, we'll be launching e-readers with pre-loaded books for children and adults. Patrons will be able to check them out and/or use them in-house.
We hope you like what we've done with the place and what we have planned in the near future. We'd love to hear from you by e-mail and or written suggestions. Thanks. Jim Scholtz.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
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