Library Clerk News
January 21, 2021
What's Happening at GCLD

Thank you for accepting the new position, Temporary Library Clerk (TLC) with GCLD.  Each month, about this time of the month, we'll send you an update of new resources, changes in resources, and other miscellaneous information in an effort to keep you in the loop as you serve patrons.  
 
In response to our community needs assessment completed in 2020, we are operating on a new strategic plan that focuses on diverse collection and services, increased access, and promotes the library as an essential community service.  We've expanded our community connections, collaborating on different outreach events and resource sharing and are working to expand our well recieved early childhood and school age services to teens and adults. 
 
We're currently working to build our capacity.  We've just hired Chris Newell, who reached out to you yesterday, as our director of Public Services.  She's the supervisor of our branch manager and oversees the services we provide to the patrons and community of GCLD. If you know someone looking for a part-time position or temporary position, we're on the hunt for additional library clerks, both for set schedules and temporary.  Candidates need to be able to provide positive customer service, be tech savvy, attentive to details, and have flexibility in their schedule.
 
Looking forward to this year and all the opportunities available to us. Thank you for joining us on this awful big adventure!
 
Polly Gallagher
Executive Director
 
Reminders
 If you haven't already, please remember to 
  • Turn in your Staff Handbook acknowledgement
  • Turn in your Staff Safety Manual acknowledgement
  • Turn in your Contact Information sheet
  • Complete your PPE training (with a branch manager)
  • Complete the survey regarding branch & day availability.
 
 
Resources to Check Out
A to Z
AtoZ Databases
Hungry to learn more about the USA, the world, local and international cuisines and cultures, and where to travel? Explore all six AtoZ databases to have access to symbols, video guides, history, geography, government and politics, food culture and traditional recipes for each US state and 174 countries. AtoZ World Maps Online has the most comprehensive collection of royalty-free downloadable maps. AtoZ Travel includes topics such as city facts, climate & weather, health & medical, security, transportation, and excursions. An excellent resource for classes, home, and work. Enjoy!
Changes with RBDigital & Libby

January 31, RBDigital will no longer be available to GCLD patrons (and those in the Marmot Network).  But alas, Libby is expanding.  Sometime in February, you will be able to not just choose eBook or eAudiobook but will also have magazines as an option.  This means patrons can access digital magazines through Libby or Flipster.
Wall Street Journal

The Wall Street Journal will be added to the collection in the next couple weeks.  This is in response to the heavy use of our online newspapers including the New York Times, Denver Post, and the 1,000s available through NewsBank.
Miscellaneous Items from 2020
  • Hot Sulphur Springs Library hours have expanded on Wednesday until 7 p.m. and, once we have a clerk hired, will expand to 6 p.m. on Monday.s
  • One4Fun Library card expanded to all minors 17 and younger
  • Social Media Policy put in place
  • Those with property damage due to the East Troublesome Fire do not need to pay for lost/damaged materials due to the fire
  • While a valid gov't issued id is still required for adults to obtain a library card, we no longer record the information.  
    • If updating an expired library card, please delete the id number.
  • Meeting Rooms are currently closed for large groups until our COVID levels reduce
  • Grand County is currently vaccinating people 70 and over.  Register on the Grand County COVID page
  • Graphic Novels is now its own catalog category (Adult and Juvenile)
  • HSS Library's E collection is now organized by topic rather than alphabetically
  • Colorado Grants Guide is available online from any location
  • dPlans (Disaster Plans) have been developed (and used) for each of our facilities.  Please be sure to review next time your working to familiarize yourself with steps to take in case of a disaster.
In February, we're highlighting...
  • Love Our Library Month
  • AAS (American Antiquarian Society) which is a massive database of periodicals from Colonial America through Reconstruction.  A great primary source documenting life from 1684 - 1912.
  • African American authors highlighted
  • STEAM kits (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Music/Math/Mechanics)
Grand County Library District
PO Box 1050
Granby, CO 80446
970-887-9411
www.gcld.org