tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-93986092024-03-19T05:13:28.951-04:00BarnardRefDeskThis blog serves to keep Barnard librarians posted about Reference Desk goings on. Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07460410131226843716noreply@blogger.comBlogger419125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9398609.post-27423288557305302462011-04-26T17:11:00.002-04:002011-04-26T17:13:45.107-04:00printer troubleThe printer in the lab has been jamming repeatedly in the same spot. The Help Desk has been notified. Apparently all of the printers in the Diana are out of commission as well. So far the printer in research continues to function!Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07460410131226843716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9398609.post-21711977385463228682011-02-02T12:34:00.005-05:002011-02-10T11:19:41.678-05:00Hands-On Workshops in the LibraryWorkshops will be held in the Digital Training Lab on the first floor of Barnard Library in Lehman Hall. Please RSVP by e-mailing Lois Coleman at lcoleman@barnard.edu, or just drop in!Wednesday, February 16, 12:15 - 1:15: EndNote Bibliographic SoftwareEndNote allows you to export citations from catalogs and databases, store them, and cite them easily in papers.Wednesday, February 16, 4:30 - 5:00Loishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01810474765123787404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9398609.post-22061324004271344272011-01-18T10:35:00.006-05:002011-01-18T11:37:49.084-05:00Teacher TrainingWe are offering a workshop for all who wish to teach at Barnard Library. It will be offered twice, on Friday, January 28, from 10:00am to 1:00pm, and on Wednesday, February 9, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.The workshop will provide an introduction to the goals of library instruction at Barnard, the types of instruction carried out, our role in the First Year English program, how to prepare your session,Loishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01810474765123787404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9398609.post-80586674676596111992010-12-14T12:43:00.003-05:002010-12-14T12:49:12.029-05:00SPSS on lab computersI didn't think we still had SPSS on the computers in reference, but it turns out that we do! We have SPSS Statistics 18.The way users access it is: Go to the Start menuClick All ProgramsClick ApplicationsClick Quantitative ApplicationsOpen SPSS!Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07460410131226843716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9398609.post-69021506461905470242010-12-07T19:17:00.002-05:002010-12-07T19:33:20.771-05:00printing from a laptopCUIT has a list of printers from which people accessing the BC/CU network via a laptop can choose. The NINJa printer on the 2nd floor is bclibrary200a. Presumably the one on the 1st floor is bclibrary100a.I had no idea this existed! Printing from a laptop should be easy once the user has the proper driver installed.Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07460410131226843716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9398609.post-15771517373178229462010-11-13T10:46:00.003-05:002010-11-13T10:48:25.778-05:00Use the paper from the green and white boxes only for the Ninja printerWe should use the paper from the green and white boxes only for the Ninja printer, according to Paul Woo. He believes the reason the printer has been jamming so much recently is because we've been using the paper from the orange/red boxes.Loishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01810474765123787404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9398609.post-11092247187126252322010-10-27T13:28:00.002-04:002010-10-27T13:33:26.942-04:00library wirelessTo access the secured wireless network you need to configure your computer. Find out how. Or bring your computer to the lab in the Diana, where BCIT trained staff will set your computer up for you.There is an unsecured wireless network, but it is inferior to the secured network and may not provide access to important library resources such as CLIO.Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07460410131226843716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9398609.post-41229189505462280352010-10-01T12:30:00.016-04:002010-11-02T10:27:19.938-04:00Hands-on WorkshopsBarnard Library announces a series of hands-on workshops, open to the Barnard and Columbia community.The workshops will be held in the new Digital Training Lab on the first floor of Barnard Library in Lehman Hall (enter through the Reading Room).RSVP by e-mailing Lois Coleman, Research and Instructional Services Librarian, at lcoleman@barnard.edu, or just drop in.Wednesday, Oct. 27, 4:30pm - 5:Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07460410131226843716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9398609.post-59611943456160124002010-07-07T14:10:00.001-04:002010-07-07T14:12:29.760-04:00keep 201 lockedSince we're storing archival and special collections materials in room 201 during the construction in the archives, the room should be kept locked. Key #1 will open and close it.Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07460410131226843716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9398609.post-74981875049262499802010-06-22T13:24:00.003-04:002010-06-22T13:31:19.402-04:00Wireless keyboard back in actionI put new batteries in the wireless keyboard at the reference desk. It seems to be working fine now. LoisLoishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01810474765123787404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9398609.post-63970360412933565952010-06-15T15:59:00.004-04:002010-06-15T16:13:28.427-04:00Paper for Ninja printer will be in ref desk cabinetEsther suggested storing the paper for the Ninja printer in the reference desk cabinet instead of the staff room. All the other supplies, like printer cartridges, are going to the staff room, but Esther suggested that she would make room on the bottom shelf of the reference cabinet for the printer paper. Michael and I agreed that this was a great idea. Any objections from the rest of you? Loishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01810474765123787404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9398609.post-15994582606229428562010-06-02T16:49:00.002-04:002010-06-02T16:52:06.337-04:00scanner username and passwordThe username and password for the scanner station have been stuck on the computer with label tape.The one word username is the same as the password. Hint: it rhymes with schmibrary.Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07460410131226843716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9398609.post-15598157245228449022010-06-01T10:07:00.003-04:002010-06-01T10:10:55.642-04:00door to the 3rd floor stairsEvery so often (once that I know of in the seven years I've been here) the door to the 3rd floor stairs gets locked by security. The key is in the reference desk drawer--it's #15. Incidentally, that key also opens the staff room, which gets locked more often.Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07460410131226843716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9398609.post-21988517492141122112010-05-18T12:54:00.000-04:002010-05-18T12:56:43.715-04:00workplace reviewsgood to know we're not alone ...hmwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16656983079621196873noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9398609.post-109720025183423802010-05-12T18:28:00.003-04:002010-05-12T18:31:49.869-04:00maintenance folderI created a folder on the reference desktop called maintenance. In it are CCleaner and Malwarebytes, both of which should be run every so often. CCleaner cleans up the C drive, and Malwarebytes checks for web nasties that LiveUpdate might have missed.Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07460410131226843716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9398609.post-2818313291071394022010-05-12T18:27:00.002-04:002010-05-12T18:28:23.510-04:00201 podium keyI put the podium key for room 201 with the reference desk key collection, #45.This key is meant for our use, primarily, not for instructors. They should have their own keys.Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07460410131226843716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9398609.post-23356578908438695792010-04-25T17:34:00.000-04:002010-04-25T17:35:21.480-04:00scanning instructionsfrom Esther:To Scan: (on scanner) press scan button ->ScandALL PRO will open OR (on desktop) double click on the icon "ScandALL PRO"LOCATION: scanned images are saved to a folder called "SCANNED" which is on the desktop, and unless removed, will remain until the computer is rebooted (back to original state).For Tools & Manuals, double click on the icon "SCANNER"Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07460410131226843716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9398609.post-91747128473979922082010-03-10T11:17:00.003-05:002010-03-10T13:40:19.371-05:00hootsuite.com, pbworks.com added to Bookmarks & Favorites menushmwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16656983079621196873noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9398609.post-57577906065118869852010-03-01T16:39:00.001-05:002010-03-01T16:40:57.054-05:00multiple copies of novels no longer on course reservePer an email from Michael Elmore, Head of Technical Services:...it is our policy to place every copy of a title on course reserve. Until now, that has been true for novels as well as for non-fiction. As of today, that has changed. We will now place only one copy of a novel on reserve....Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07460410131226843716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9398609.post-47653535386707785962010-03-01T11:25:00.003-05:002010-03-01T11:30:33.542-05:00Movement in the P StacksThe Ps are on the move, and so the eastern stacks labels on 2nd floor (soon to be removed for the duration) may be inaccurate.The goal of the shift is to get all of the PRs to the eastern stacks (Would it be easier if I say Broadway side or windows side stacks?), expanding the Ps to where the 80s and then the evaluating for weeding stacks used to be.Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07460410131226843716noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9398609.post-69527175333335360392010-02-09T13:36:00.001-05:002010-02-09T13:38:24.878-05:00closed reserves, use outside the libraryPer a staff announcement from the Head of Collection Services, responding to requests from students,"We have changed the policy limiting daytime use of closed copies. Closed copies still circulate for 2 hours, but students can take the books out of the library."Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07460410131226843716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9398609.post-6423893865118943112010-01-28T17:45:00.002-05:002010-01-28T17:51:29.419-05:00BorrowDirect & ILL Loan PeriodsI had a question come up about the exact loan periods for ILL & BorrowDirect today and I thought I'd share the answer with everyone. I spoke with ILL who told me:BorrowDirect: loan period is 6 weeks, however items may not be renewed.ILL: load period 4 weeks, and items may be renewed multiple times.Ellyssa Kroskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07939163391174272618noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9398609.post-86044943428797345362010-01-21T11:38:00.003-05:002010-01-21T11:41:34.469-05:00single reserve copy overnight checkoutfyi: The only (or last) copy of a reserve book may now be checked out overnight in the last two hours before closing. It must be returned by opening. It can even go in the book drop.This policy is about a year old.Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07460410131226843716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9398609.post-70730529922840656992010-01-19T13:33:00.003-05:002010-01-19T13:36:14.376-05:00open room 201 at 9amIt would be helpful if the person working the 9-11am desk shift would make sure room 201 is open. After you log in and get the phones turned on, please unlock room 201 (key #1 in the drawer) if necessary.JennaJennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07460410131226843716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9398609.post-47283694726743965442009-12-09T19:11:00.003-05:002009-12-09T19:20:19.008-05:00Print error 900.43 serviceI have to admit I was a little scared when the error message included the phrase "RIP software," but I thought I'd search the internet anyway to see if someone offered a solution to the problem.Fortunately, they did: reboot with the network cable out.I unplugged the ethernet cable and then turned off the computer. I restarted the computer after waiting 30 seconds and plugged the ethernet cable Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07460410131226843716noreply@blogger.com0