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Salutations!
Today's Topic comes from Melissa Klein: What's are bounced emails, and what do I do about them??
There are several kinds of email that get sent automatically by some part of our ILS system to various library staff. These are messages that usually require some action on your part. You may see an email come into your inbox with the subject heading “Favorite Author Club Failed Holds,” "Library Overdue Notice", "Library Courtesy Notice", or "Library Hold Available." Or you might receive emails from "Distribution Services" or "Library Notice." What to do with these system-generated emails depends on what generated them, but usually you will need to do something..... Read More...
What's New in General
Teen Tech Week™ is March 5–11, 2017 and the theme is "Be the Source of Change". Use these free tools to make Teen Tech Week a success at your library:
- Activitiy Ideas Toolkit — 50 ideas to try at your library
- Webinar Recordings — videos on topics including Developing Hands-On Learning Experiences for Teens, and TTW Activities for Older Teens
- Event Planning Toolkit — includes materials list, planning calendar, and more
- Publicity Toolkit — sample press release, sample letters to the editor, PSAs, and other tools to publicize TTW in your community
- Making in the Library Toolkit — provides materials and resources for programs (stealth programming, sewing, bicycle repair, etc.), outreach, and collections
- 25 Easy Tips for Teens — ideas for getting teens involved in Teen Tech Week at your library
- websites on youth empowerment & community service, STEM resources, and internet safety