Stevens Memorial Library

February Musings

NEW TECHNOLOGY FOR THE DO-IT-YOURSELF PATRON
The Library has installed two new patron self-check machines. One is located in the Children’s Room and the other can be found opposite the Reference Desk. Patrons who have no overdue material and are fine free, may want to avoid lines and try this express check out system.

NEW IN THE REFERENCE AREA & READING ROOM
Now that our electrical and data wiring projects have been completed, we have been able to reorganize our computer equipment and make room for new reference shelving.

New paperback display cases in the Reading Room offer our patrons better access to our popular browsing collections and the reading tables have been moved to provide laptop users with greater access to electrical outlets.

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This Week’s Featured Database is:

HOBBIES AND CRAFTS REFERENCE CENTER
From Home: EBSCO’S HOBBIES & CRAFTS REFERENCE CENTER

Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center provides comprehensive full text content for many of the most popular hobbies, crafts and recreation activities today. Including full text for more than 740 magazines and books, as well as access to more than 720 videos and over 140 hobby reports, this database offers detailed “how-to” instructions and creative ideas to meet the interests of virtually every hobby-enthusiast. Subject areas include arts & crafts; collecting; games & electronics; model building; home & leisure;

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The Stevens Memorial Library has a new phone system. Installed on Thursday, January 28th, the system gives callers an opportunity to connect directly with Departments or staff members without being transferred. The system includes a voice mail system so that callers may leave messages for staff who are on another line or away from their desks.

Directory:

• Press 0 (zero) at any time during the message to be connected to a staff member who can help direct the call to the appropriate person or department
• Press 1 (one) for hours and directions
• Press 2 (two) for the main Circulation Desk (renew materials reserve museum passes)
• Press 3 (three) for the Reference Desk (research assistance or requesting materials)
• Press 4 (four) to be connected to the Children’s Room (story times, book requests and other programs for children)
• Press 5 for the Library Administration sub-directory which includes the Director, the Assistant Director, Library Department Heads and other administrative personnel and activities

Start the new year with us in the Children’s Room. The Library is offering several regular programs for different ages: story times for kindergartners and 1st & 2nd graders; a preschool story time & craft; and book clubs once a month for 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th graders. Registration is required for these programs. Registration begins Tuesday,  Jan. 18 in the Children’s Room in person.

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The Stevens Memorial Library offers the following link to our NewBank Special Reports with up-to-date information about the Earthquake in Haiti.

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The Boston Public Library has provided the following information and Resources:

“In response to Tuesday’s earthquake in Haiti, The Boston Public Library has compiled a list of resources for patrons and library staff alike.  This list is available via the BPL homepage under “New & Noteworthy” as well as at http://www.bpl.org/news/haiti.htm. The web page includes links to local/international news coverage of this tragedy, city and community resources for those seeking assistance, as well as library resources.

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