The Addlestone Library Circulation department is collecting Yoplait lids to support the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure campaign during the months of October to December 2010. Last year the organization reached their goal, raising $1.5 million for the cure.

Yoplait will donate $.10 to the Susan G. Komen foundation–up to $1.6 million dollars for every pink lid collected and mailed to Yoplait by December 31, 2010.  Come join us in supporting of Cancer Research.

Bring your clean, pink Yoplait lids to the Circulation desk  in the Addlestone Library and place them in the pink Yoplait box on the Circulation desk.

Better World Books (www.betterworldbooks.com) is a national organization that hosts student-run book drives on various university and college campuses. Upon singing up to participate, all the required materials are sent directly to the individuals organizing the book drive (i.e. all flyers, donation boxes, shipping boxers). The donated books are then either sold online, with all profit going to one of five charities, or the books are directly donated to one of the literacy charities. Currently, Better World Books is affiliated with these five charity programs: Books for Africa, Room to Read, Worldfund, the National Center for Family Literacy, and Invisible Children.

The box to donate the books is on the first floor near the main staircase in the alcove.

Pass the message along!

Dont’ forget that you can renew your books three different ways:

1. Online: log into “My library account” under Quick Links. If you renew online, make sure that you do it before the due date. Otherwise, call or come to the desk.

2. In person: just bring your CofC ID.

3. Over the phone–call 953.8001.

If you have any questions or have problems renewing, call 953.8001.

Yesterday, we found out that James Williams III has been promoted from his previous position of Head of Circulation to the position of Assistant Dean for Public Services!

This is a well-deserved promotion for James and we are excited for him!

Currently, the Browsing Collection uses LibraryThing and Shelfari to give an online preview of sorts to what we have in the collection.

For those of you who use them, which one do you like better?

http://www.shelfari.com/addlestone

http://www.librarything.com/profile/AddlestoneBrowsing

The new academic year has started!

As you come in to use the library for the first time or if you’re a seasoned veteran, keep in mind these few points:

1. No food is allowed in the library–you can eat in the cafe or on the porch. Covered drinks are allowed.

2. If you need to check something out (even something that is on reserve), you will need to have your Cougar card.

3. The second and third floors are quiet areas. If there is a problem on one of those floors, contact the Public Safety officer at the Security desk.

4. If you want to reserve a study room, you need to have 3 people present at the desk, a valid Cougar card and no overdue books or fines over $3.00.

Those are just the highlights–if you have more questions, come by the desk and ask!

Have a great semester!

Circulation Student Team Leader Policy

0.0 Contents

1.0 Purpose

2.0 Evaluation

3.0 Eligibility

4.0 Promotion

5.0 Conduct

6.0 Benefits and Incentives

7.0 Demotion

1.0 Purpose

The Purpose of the Team Leader policy is to identify, recognize, and reward student employees who have outstanding work ethics, demonstrated strong leadership qualities, and practice excellent customer service skills.

2.0 Evaluation

The student employee coordinator will evaluate each student employee at the end of the second semester of employment. Upon completion of the evaluation, the student employee will be selected and considered for promotion to team leader the following semester.

3.0 Eligibility

After one year of employment in the Circulation Department, student employees will be considered for the team leader position based on performance, work ethics, leadership qualities, customer service skills, and conduct. Also, the student employee must be responsible, dependable, and have the ability to encourage, motivate, and inspire a team.

4.0 Promotion

Student employees receiving promotion will be determined by recommendations from the Head of Circulation and shift supervisors.

5.0 Conduct

Student employees are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the guidelines as set forth in both the College of Charleston Student Handbook and the Circulation Student Assistant Manual.

6.0 Benefits and Incentives

The benefit of becoming a student employee team leader is a leadership opportunity with lifetime career benefits. The position was designed to inspire and empower the student employee with leadership skills and experience. Team leaders will be given incentive rewards for outstanding performance.

7.0 Demotion

Failure to adhere to the guidelines described in both the College of Charleston Student Handbook and the Circulation Student Assistant Manual will result in demotion.

The Circulation department and Shelving department are in the process of merging!

Welcome Jim and Will! We’re thrilled to have you and your students!