Opening

• Turn on the Self-Check, digital monitor, display case light, tween display light (switch is in Tree house).

• Make sure the public computers say "Available." If not, contact PS staff. 

• Clean any toys in the Yucky Bag.

• Clean the scheduled Family Place toys.

• Refill paper and sharpen color pencils in the Writing Center. 

• Sign into a workstation. It's a good idea to have the following sites bookmarked or in an open tab. 

Useful links 

• • • • Address Verify

      • CPPL Staff Page 

      • Gimlet 

      • Ingram ipage

      • Koha

      • Library Catalog

      • Library Calendar

      • Library Intranet

      • When I Work

    • Also open:

      • Outlook

      • Webex

Closing

• At the 30 minute announcement, start to clean up toys, straighten shelves, and refill displays (as possible depending on how busy the room is).

• At the 15 minute announcement turn off the digital monitor, straighten the public computers/headphones, and continue to clean up toys. one staff member will go to the lobby to help folks coming in near the end of the day (hopefully!) accomplish what they need and make sure we're clear there. They will also:

  • • Turn off the lobby monitor

    • Make sure the Community Room and Night Vale doors are locked.

    • Once clear, turn off the lights in the cafe and lobby.

    • Check to make sure bathrooms are clear.

    • Lock garden door/make sure it is locked.

    • Unplug light in glass display across from the Check Out Desk.

• The staff person stationed at Info will monitor the main part of the building to make sure patrons have cleared the building. They will also check in with the staff person in the lobby and in Kids. Once they are clear, they will inform the person in the lobby. They will also:

  • • Once clear, turn off the self-check out displays

    • Once clear, turn off lights next to garden door. 

    • Lock the garden door/make sure it is locked.

    • If there is no Library Aide scheduled, close the blinds. 

***If we are short or particularly busy, ask the circulation team, technical services or youth services for help clearing the building.