It’s a database that staff uses to access patrons' and cataloged material records, as well as to check materials in and out.
What is FX?
100
The name of the department where most library materials are processed before entering circulation.
What is "Tech Services"?
100
“A community resource dedicated to lifelong learning and committed to freedom of information. The library will acquire, maintain, and provide materials which support independent learning for the citizens of Shelby County.”
What is our mission statement?
100
Ensuring the proper positioning of the free standing Computer Lab sign in the parking lot near CEW ramp.
What is easy access for any patron in a wheelchair?
100
As a belt-tightening measure, a cost of 50 cents each is now charged to patrons for these.
What are heavy plastic library book bags?
200
They are 15¢ for black and 25¢ for color.
What is the cost of printing pages from a computer?
200
This is a certain set of letters recently added to some call numbers, designating unique “sets” of books.
What is SCR for Shelby County Reads?
200
Staff can reference copies of the library's Standard Operating Procedures, Employee Handbook, and instructions for using FX in one of these.
What is a handy white 3-ring binder in each department?
200
This action comes automatically for the conscientious employee who sees trash on the floor or outside on library property.
What is … Picks it up and throws it out?
200
Number of times the library was expanded.
What is four times?
300
Often abbreviated as OPAC or simply Library Catalog, this is the official name for a computerized database of materials held by one or a group of libraries.
What is Online Public Access Catalog?
300
This special packaging system was created to simplify the check-out of one or all of any SCR title to an individual.
What are green Friends of the Library bags in the back room of Storage?
300
A famous motto that is endorsed here that says we treat others the way we want to be treated.
What is the Golden Rule?
300
The proper way to store these is stacked together in the corner outside the west basement elevator.
What are the shopping carts we use to bring in books from the book drop?
300
There have been 7 of these since the library opened for business.
What are head librarians, including current Director, Janet Wallace?
400
Other than using an OPAC, two more ways that patrons can access the library collection database.