Starting today, the weekly hamper run is back to Tuesday each week.
Apologies if you missed it today, Allied Pickfords had not informed me of the exact date.
Jenny
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New York Library Film reminder
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A reminder of invite to film about NY Public Library, This Saturday 12 noon, Northlands. See the earlier post here
Northlands cinema has lovely wide reclining seats!
Contact Jenny Owens if you would like to join us.
Hamper run on Wednesday
Kia ora koutou
The hamper run will be on Wednesday for approximately the next 6 weeks. I will post again once it is back on a Tuesday. I’m sure some of you have noticed it was not done this morning. Apologies for late notice.
Jenny
New York Public Library documentary in the Film Festival
Join a group of local librarians in viewing a film about New York Public Library
Aoraki LIANZA committee are promoting the film Ex-Libris: The New York Public Library, which is part of the NZIFF festival
Hoyts, Northlands on 11 August, 12 noon.
Discounted tickets at $15 instead of $18. Seniors price of $11.50 (not discounted).
Email Jenny Owens if you want to join the group.
We will collect the money (must be cash) on the day. Please be at the theatre by 11.45 am. If you don’t turn up we will still be expecting to receive the money from you as we will have to pay for your seat. We look forward to seeing you there. You don’t need to be a LIANZA member to attend.
Below is information about the film
Directed by legendary documentarian Frederick Wiseman, Ex Libris: The New York Public Library explores multiple facets of the library, not only in midtown Manhattan but also in less frequented neighbourhoods. Wiseman’s approach is as always humane and low-key, with a healthy fixation on the people who fill its spaces and give them meaning. From budget meetings, to enthusiastic archivists and educators, to patient phone operators, to live events with the likes of Patti Smith and Richard Dawkins, the scope of NYPL’s service and its social and cultural value is quietly affirmed through Wiseman’s humble observational practice
You can view the trailer for it here: https://bit.ly/2xSk9OA. Film duration is 197 min
Jenny Owens
UC Open Day Thursday 12 July
There are several library staff volunteering tomorrow on Open Day around campus which is great to see. We attended a briefing yesterday and I thought I would share some of the things happening tomorrow along with all the information sessions and help points.
Library tours available on demand from our information desks
Displays from all libraries in Central L2 between the lifts – come and have a look, I think they look fantastic.
Self-guided tours all day in the 4 Engineering wings and the new Ernest Rutherford Science building.
School of Fine Arts studios open all day, Top Art touring exhibition of NCEA Level 3 2017 Art portfolios on display in Fine Arts Gallery.
Arts Centre site open 3-5pm
Trading Room and Centre for Entrepreneurship both open 10am-2pm
Accommodation tours on Wed,Thu, Fri
International food market in C block walkway
The campus should be really buzzing tomorrow!
Warehouse hamper
Kia ora koutou
We are not using a Warehouse hamper anymore in Central or EPS. Please put all items for the Library Warehouse into the MB hamper. MB staff are now shelving these items.
The weekly Allied Pickfords hamper run does not include the Warehouse so they won’t be picked up. The only items to go to the Warehouse now from Central and EPS should be Theses. All other items are now in the other stores, except for the special collections managed by MB.
Ngā mihi,
Jenny
DPI refresher reminder
A reminder of the DPI refresher sessions coming up this week and next week. We don’t have a lot of bookings for the sessions yet.
Here is a link to the original post with times and booking link
DPI tip for April 2018
3 tips for using your computer mouse to prevent arm, wrist or shoulder pain.
- Gripping your mouse – Hold your mouse lightly with a relaxed grip – there is no need to hold on tight as this tenses your muscles, which can cause DPI. The mouse should glide gently.
- Keep your mouse as close as possbile to your keyboard – your arm should be close to your body and not outstretched.
- When moving your mouse- keep your wrist straight, don’t twist or bend your wrist.
Quote of the Day
A student came to the EPS desk this afternoon with his assignment in his hand and asked us “Do you have any maple syrup?”
We gave him very puzzled looks, and he repeated again, “Do you have any maple syrup, because this is all waffle” and pointed to his assignment in his hand.
We were dumbfounded and very amused!
Hamper run on Wednesday next week
Due to Easter, the hamper run will be on Wednesday 4 April next week. This means items will need to be in the hamper by Thursday evening this week for early Wed pickup.
Jenny