I have created a wiki page for library staff about From Physical Collections to Learning Spaces Project (I call it PCP). It is linked from the Projects and Planning Page on the wiki.
I’m happy to receive feedback about what you would like to see on this page.
I will also host a regular zoom meeting update on the project every 2 months for library staff, and will advertise these on counterculture. The next one of these will be scheduled during October.
**Update**
Due to being in Alert level 2, we will limit the numbers at morning tea for Joanne. Please only attend if you have worked in a team with Joanne, or worked at EPS.
Thanks
Jenny
You are invited to a morning tea this Friday 14 August 10am in EPS Library to celebrate the retirement of Joanne Webb. She has worked with us for 25 years and Friday will be her last day.
One of UC’s key objectives is to drive environmental sustainability. We also have a UC Waste Plan which aims to reduce single use packaging on campus.
One of the ways the Library can help achieve this goal is to reduce our use of plastic packaging. To help meet this goal the Library will be implementing the following in regard to packaging for books sent out for interloan and distance customers.
We already practice lots of re-use of packaging and many thanks to all who do this. Glenna will be involved in ordering new biodegradable products and ensuring packaging is re-used. I’m also happy to be contacted if you have other ideas of how we can be more environmentally sustainable.
Jenny
The Habit at Work online tool from ACC is no longer available. It was retired on 10 July 2020 (must have decided to follow Felicity into retirement). The reasons given are outdated technology and information. More information can be found here
https://www.acc.co.nz/for-business/workplace-health-safety/habit-at-work/
We will remove the link from the DPI Awareness wiki page. There are still many other good links on this page to look at.
The Library Covid-19 webpage has been updated to include the library services being offered under Level 3. Please all take a look so you can answer any questions you may get.
There are 3 services being offered for UC Staff and Postgrads only.
1. Click and Post
2. Scanning/digitisation
3. Access to MB collections
The webpage indicates the service will start on Tues 28 April, and we expect requests to come in from that date. However there is a backlog in the approval process for allowing staff back on campus, so we may not get access until later in the week. If we get any enquiries please indicate it may take a few days to get fully up and running due to the admin and Health and Safety requirements. We will update you on this next week.
There is a team of 15 staff from Customer Services, MB and LAC teams who will be working in 4 bubbles that will come onto campus and provide this service, plus staff working from home who will also be involved.
The Resource Discovery Team have been busy adjusting to WFH (working from home), responding to enquiries as well as working on their usual tasks. We were fortunate that most team members had trialled a day WFH before the lockdown commenced which made the transition a little smoother and they could pass on tips and tricks such as not using skype from your remote desktop!
Eservices: Have handled 141 enquiries related to COVID-19 so far. These include:
They have also had quite a few student enquiries about logins, resource links, and working from overseas. On top of this they have setup chat channels on Zoom, done some work on Minisis and starting looking at learning about FOLIO (open source library software)
Resource Discovery Librarians:
Information Resource Assistants:
The team are doing an amazing job and I’m very proud of all their work and the way they help others. We are all finding this week slightly easier and more familiar routines now for WFH. We are finding taking more breaks from your computer is a big help with the tiredness. Some of us have also taken a few days leave which is helping as well.
Kia ora koutou
Many people are reporting aches and pains, a symptom from working at home in not ideal work spaces and ergonomic setup.
Please can I ask that anyone who has developed aches and pains over the last week fill out an Event Report Form in RMSS. This will help us track how many people are affected.
These are extraordinary times and we need to be kind to ourselves and our bodies. You have permission to take slightly longer breaks, extra breaks, extra stretching exercises, go for a lunchtime walk etc. Whatever works for you so you can still function and do your work as required. There is also the option to take sick leave if you feel a longer break would be helpful. Please discuss with your manager if necessary.
A reminder there are some ergonomic setup links on our Working from Home Camelot page.
There are lots of resources and exercise classes online, just search for home workouts. Chch City Council has fitness classes on their Facebook Live page and Les Mills has classes on TVNZ On Demand.
You are welcome to add any other ideas in the comments.
Let’s look after ourselves, and take care.
Jenny
Kia ora koutou
The website will be updated later today. Please reassure everyone that due dates will be extended and no book will be due back before the libraries re-open. Eservices can extend the dates from home.
We will waive all fines. Recalls have been suspended so any book out on loan that is also requested, will not need to be recalled.
PJH and EPS close at 5pm today. MB closed yesterday at 5pm.
Jenny
IT Service Desk on level 2 of PJH will close today (Wednesday) at 5pm. It will re-open on 6 January 2020.
Tomorrow (Thursday 19 Dec) all of ITS are unavailable in the afternoon from 12pm for their Xmas function