Rare Books serials location in Closed Storage

I just learned from Sharon Rankin in Rare Books that some serials that appear in the catalogue as available for consultation are in fact in closed storage. If the location says “Rare Books/Special Collections – Serials,” that means that the volume is actually in storage in the McLennan basement. Clients have to go to RBD and fill out a request card, and then the volume will be pulled for them to pick up later.

Here is an example: http://catalogue.mcgill.ca/F/?func=find-b&find_code=SYS&local_base=MGU01&request=000436083 (Journal title: Twentieth Century).

I’ve asked Sharon for more info about when (if?) the items’ statuses will be updated to reflect this. Right now it just looks as if they’re available for “immediate” consultation like regular RBD items.

Megan

POSTSCRIPTUM:
Another note from Sharon:

The “by consultation” status for these items is in fact correct. Clients just might need to wait a bit longer for them than other materials.

Megan

iPads for Staff

We have now available, for staff borrowing only, 2 iPad and 2 iPad2. Staff from HSSL ,HRML, Islamic Studies and Rare Books can request this equipment . The loan period is 2 weeks, one possible renewal if no requests are pending.

Staff is asked not to use or display the iPads near the desks, where our library users could see them and start demanding to borrow them. Please contact one of the supervisors at the loans desk if you are interested in using an iPad. They will inform you of the procedure to follow.

The main purpose of the loan is to allow staff to familiarize themselves with the equipment. There are guided tours in video at http://www.apple.com/ipad/guided-tours/. If you need additional information, you may want to contact Maria Savova. It is possible that some introductory session might be organized if the demand requires it. Please be aware that only a few free apps have been loaded, but you can add more apps that you want to try for different applications from the apps store (credit card number is required, even to get free apps).

Those who borrow the iPads are responsible for taking good care of them. Replacement cost is about $850 - full retail price of the whole package (iPad, accessories, cover and pouch) + $150 administrative fees

We would appreciate if you share your experiences using this new tool that result in improving or enhancing our work experience. Please send an e-mail to anna.dipietro@mcgill.ca , who will centralize the information



Juanita Jara de Súmar

Printers are being moved again.

Printers are being moved again.

The two printers that were inside the McLennan e-zone, by the iCare room, have been moved back to room 17 (ex photocopy room).

So one 6400 in McLennan e-zone, one in RM- 17 by the telephones and one inn Blackader for use by non-students.