Historical February 1988 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Coming attraction: On Saturday, February 13 at 11 a.m. the Kingsbury Kiosk’s children’s hour will feature Dr. Stephen Brammeier of Kingsbury Animal Hospital, who will talk to the kids about their pets, and Rose Flynn, who will read pet stories.
This will be at 28th Ward Democratic headquarters.
The library would like to express its appreciation to the 28th Ward for allowing the Kiosk to have its activities there. Perhaps most of our regular patrons know by this time about our new request system. Requests for books from other locations are typed right into the computer. Requests come to us from other locations through the printer.
When a book is scanned that is wanted by another location, the printer will start up and print a delivery slip to be attached to the book which is then sent on its way.
If the book is in, it may be received the same or the next day.
The computer also generates a post card to notify the person who made the book request that the book will be available for pickup at the Kiosk for seven days.
This replaces the old system where the librarian tried to reach everyone by telephone when the book arrived. Librarians and patrons alike are pleased by how quick and efficient the new system is. Come by and reserve some of your favorites and see how the system works.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, February 1988.
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Original source: SD_Times1988_02.pdf, printed page(s) 6; PDF page(s) 6.
