[Libs-Or] Libs-Or Digest, Vol 213, Issue 20

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Sat Nov 21 13:34:21 PST 2020


Re scheduling: try Calendly.

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>    1. Re: Scheduling Software Libs-OR submission (Leah Burch)
>    2. Re: EXTERNAL:  Scheduling Software Libs-OR submission
>       (Sarah Beeler)
>    3. Register soon for these cataloging webinars from MCLS!
>       (Gwen Haviland)
>    4. January - June 2021 MCLS training classes open for
>       registration! (Gwen Haviland)
>    5. Re: Scheduling Software Libs-OR submission (Adam Carlson)
>    6. What are teens reading, listening to, watching,   or playing?
>       (Katie Anderson)
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> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Leah Burch <LBurch at cityofcamas.us>
> To: Courtney Koch <courtneyk at multco.us>, "libs-or at omls.oregon.gov" <
> libs-or at omls.oregon.gov>
> Cc:
> Bcc:
> Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2020 20:41:42 +0000
> Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] Scheduling Software Libs-OR submission
>
> Hi Courtney,
>
>
>
> We also use Schedule 3W for our small library.
>
>
>
> [image:
> http://www.cityofcamas.us/images/LIBRARY/logos/300_dpi/CPL_SQ_Color_notag300dpi.png]
>
> Leah Burch
>
> *Library Associate*
>
> 360.834.4692 Ext. 4704 <360.834.4692>
>
> 625 NE 4th Ave Camas, WA 98607
>
> www.camaslibrary.org <http://www.CamasLibrary.org>
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>
>
> *From:* Libs-Or <libs-or-bounces at omls.oregon.gov> *On Behalf Of *Courtney
> Koch
> *Sent:* Friday, November 20, 2020 11:35 AM
> *To:* libs-or at omls.oregon.gov
> *Subject:* [Libs-Or] Scheduling Software Libs-OR submission
>
>
>
>
>
> Hello,
>
>     I am looking for suggestions on scheduling software. I help schedule a
> team of about 30, each day 10-20 staff work. Currently we have staff enter
> requests onto a Google Calendar and then we populate a Google Sheet with
> the vacation, training, etc, and specific tasks they do each day. We build
> the daily schedule off a template, so are not recreating everything each
> week. I like that you can easily see at a glance who is doing what each
> hour, but am hoping to find something that can automate more of the process.
>
>      We have looked at products such as ClickUp, Sling, Shift by Microsoft
> Teams, When I Work, and Skedda. However, these all tend to schedule an
> entire shift and we are looking for something that can schedule tasks by
> the hours, such as reference desk, bookdrop, shelving, as well as input the
> data from Google Calendar.
>
>      Does a magical product like this exist?! If you have any
> scheduling software you enjoy I'd love to hear what you use.
>
> *Courtney Koch*
>
> *(Formerly Leach. My new last name is Koch, pronounced Cook)*
>
> *Midland Library Assistant *
>
>
>
> Multnomah County Library
>
> 503.988.5123
>
> multcolib.org
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> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Sarah Beeler <sbeeler at co.tillamook.or.us>
> To: Courtney Koch <courtneyk at multco.us>, "libs-or at omls.oregon.gov" <
> libs-or at omls.oregon.gov>
> Cc:
> Bcc:
> Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2020 20:43:19 +0000
> Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] EXTERNAL:  Scheduling Software Libs-OR submission
>
>
>
>
>
> *From:* Libs-Or <libs-or-bounces at omls.oregon.gov> *On Behalf Of *Courtney
> Koch
> *Sent:* Friday, November 20, 2020 11:35 AM
> *To:* libs-or at omls.oregon.gov
> *Subject:* EXTERNAL: [Libs-Or] Scheduling Software Libs-OR submission
>
>
>
> Hi, We’ve used WhenToWork, https://whentowork.com, for many years.  They
> have a free trial (upper right corner of screen).  It is used by other
> libraries, hospitals, police departments, etc.
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Sarah Beeler
>
> Tillamook County Library
>
>
>
>
>
> [*NOTICE:*  This message originated outside of Tillamook County -- *DO
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> Hello,
>
>     I am looking for suggestions on scheduling software. I help schedule a
> team of about 30, each day 10-20 staff work. Currently we have staff enter
> requests onto a Google Calendar and then we populate a Google Sheet with
> the vacation, training, etc, and specific tasks they do each day. We build
> the daily schedule off a template, so are not recreating everything each
> week. I like that you can easily see at a glance who is doing what each
> hour, but am hoping to find something that can automate more of the process.
>
>      We have looked at products such as ClickUp, Sling, Shift by Microsoft
> Teams, When I Work, and Skedda. However, these all tend to schedule an
> entire shift and we are looking for something that can schedule tasks by
> the hours, such as reference desk, bookdrop, shelving, as well as input the
> data from Google Calendar.
>
>      Does a magical product like this exist?! If you have any
> scheduling software you enjoy I'd love to hear what you use.
>
> *Courtney Koch*
>
> *(Formerly Leach. My new last name is Koch, pronounced Cook)*
>
> *Midland Library Assistant *
>
>
>
> Multnomah County Library
>
> 503.988.5123
>
> multcolib.org
>
> Monday/Wednesday/Saturday: 9:30-6
>
> Tuesday: 11:30-8
>
> Pronouns: she/her
>
>
>
> *Did you notice my font is large?* This is done for accessibility
> purposes. It is recommended <http://createsend.com/t/d-ABFFF5F25EC93A19> to
> use at least 14pt font size with Arial or Verdana fonts being the most
> legible.
>
>
>
>
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> Cc: Training <training at mcls.org>
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> Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2020 21:43:08 +0000
> Subject: [Libs-Or] Register soon for these cataloging webinars from MCLS!
>
> Two December cataloging webinars from MCLS!
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> *RDA for Non-Catalogers: What Do I Need to Know?
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> Gwen Haviland, Training Department
>
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> Cc: Training <training at mcls.org>
> Bcc:
> Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2020 22:14:15 +0000
> Subject: [Libs-Or] January - June 2021 MCLS training classes open for
> registration!
>
> Check out the new roster of training classes from MCLS for January – June
> 2021!
>
>
>
> MCLS Training Store <https://store.mcls.org/>
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>
>
> Please check out one of our new courses here that is coming up in January:
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>
> Leveraging Disruption: Building INTRApreneurial Skills to Thrive in a
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> *************************************
>
> Gwen Haviland, Training Department
>
> Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS)
>
> 1407 Rensen St, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910
>
> 800-530-9019 ext 404
>
> training at mcls.org
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>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Adam Carlson <Adam.Carlson at mcminnvilleoregon.gov>
> To: Courtney Koch <courtneyk at multco.us>, "libs-or at omls.oregon.gov" <
> libs-or at omls.oregon.gov>
> Cc:
> Bcc:
> Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2020 22:49:53 +0000
> Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] Scheduling Software Libs-OR submission
>
> Hi Courtney,
>
>
>
> We were looking for a similar thing to you a year or so ago after using
> Excel spreadsheets for years prior. After extensive research the closest
> two options we came up with were WhenToWork and SLING. Ultimately we chose
> SLING. It’s not perfect. It can be slow and doesn’t automate things as much
> as I’d like it to. But it can do what you’re looking for, I think. I will
> contact you directly with more information. But wanted to share with the
> group as others may be looking into this as well.
>
>
>
> *Adam Carlson*
>
> Circulation Supervisor
>
> McMinnville Public Library
>
> (503) 435-5556
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> *From:* Libs-Or <libs-or-bounces at omls.oregon.gov> *On Behalf Of *Courtney
> Koch
> *Sent:* Friday, November 20, 2020 11:35 AM
> *To:* libs-or at omls.oregon.gov
> *Subject:* [Libs-Or] Scheduling Software Libs-OR submission
>
>
>
> *This message originated outside of the City of McMinnville.*
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Hello,
>
>     I am looking for suggestions on scheduling software. I help schedule a
> team of about 30, each day 10-20 staff work. Currently we have staff enter
> requests onto a Google Calendar and then we populate a Google Sheet with
> the vacation, training, etc, and specific tasks they do each day. We build
> the daily schedule off a template, so are not recreating everything each
> week. I like that you can easily see at a glance who is doing what each
> hour, but am hoping to find something that can automate more of the process.
>
>      We have looked at products such as ClickUp, Sling, Shift by Microsoft
> Teams, When I Work, and Skedda. However, these all tend to schedule an
> entire shift and we are looking for something that can schedule tasks by
> the hours, such as reference desk, bookdrop, shelving, as well as input the
> data from Google Calendar.
>
>      Does a magical product like this exist?! If you have any
> scheduling software you enjoy I'd love to hear what you use.
>
> *Courtney Koch*
>
> *(Formerly Leach. My new last name is Koch, pronounced Cook)*
>
> *Midland Library Assistant *
>
>
>
> Multnomah County Library
>
> 503.988.5123
>
> multcolib.org
>
> Monday/Wednesday/Saturday: 9:30-6
>
> Tuesday: 11:30-8
>
> Pronouns: she/her
>
>
>
> *Did you notice my font is large?* This is done for accessibility
> purposes. It is recommended <http://createsend.com/t/d-ABFFF5F25EC93A19> to
> use at least 14pt font size with Arial or Verdana fonts being the most
> legible.
>
>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Katie Anderson <katiea at wccls.org>
> To: "libs-or at omls.oregon.gov" <libs-or at omls.oregon.gov>, "
> kids-lib at omls.oregon.gov" <kids-lib at omls.oregon.gov>
> Cc:
> Bcc:
> Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2020 23:34:18 +0000
> Subject: [Libs-Or] What are teens reading, listening to, watching, or
> playing?
>
> Hi, all!
>
>
>
> I’m posting about teens’ 2020 media favorites on the OYAN blog
> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__oyanpeeps.wordpress.com_&d=DwMGaQ&c=pslXprxdtWHFBuj41-AaSLF1gHAT1_cek1PvLND777Q&r=DbS4fHSdY6YokHDOjweChoZ0O7Se8VAzZgT2HO4HcNA&m=jRa6qnfcSmrxIDGarJLyvMULeCNj8efWD1A6POnUDKk&s=mQ0D8KnZdN0x2aVEgtmQrJfDhXK9O_CQOxBYD4ybvYY&e=>,
> and need your help please.
>
>
>
> *Do you work with teens? If so, what are your teens reading, watching,
> listening to, or playing to help them get through this terrible, horrible,
> no good, very bad year?*
>
>
>
> Let me know the name of the book, show, game, etc. and provide a link
> where folks can learn more about it*.* If you’ve figured out how to
> leverage that teen interest into a program, please let us know about that
> too!
>
>
>
> I’ll post about it on the OYAN page on your/your organization’s behalf,
> like Beaverton City Library
> <https://oyanpeeps.wordpress.com/2020/11/19/2020-teen-favs/> and Cedar
> Mill & Bethany Community Libraries
> <https://oyanpeeps.wordpress.com/2020/11/20/2020-teen-favs-part-2/>.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> *Katie Anderson*
>
> Youth Services Librarian
>
> Library & Community Initiatives Team
>
> Washington County Cooperative Library Services
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