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==Responsibilities==
== Responsibilities ==


==Adding books==
=== Adding books ===
# Add the book to Library Thing
# Add the book to Library Thing
#* Username: Pumpingstationone
#* Username: Pumpingstationone
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# Type the call number in an office program. They are left-aligned 14pt Times New Roman.
# Type the call number in an office program. They are left-aligned 14pt Times New Roman.
# Print it out, cut it out, and attach it to the book with packing tape.
# Print it out, cut it out, and attach it to the book with packing tape.
# If the book is to be used by a class or still belongs to someone else, put a red dot sticker on it and add it to the [[Library Red Dots]] page.
# If the book is to be used by a class or still belongs to someone else, put a red dot sticker on it and add it to the https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Library/Red_Dots page.


==Removing Books==
=== Removing Books ===
There is not a lot of space in the library. Sometimes, books need to be removed to make room for new ones.
# Check the library use statistics to see if people have been using it. If not, continue.
# Attach a tag to the book saying that it is going to be removed in two weeks.
# Post on the mailing list that the book will be removed and why it will be removed.
## If someone gives a good reason why the book should not be removed, consider it.
# In Library Thing, move the book to the Removed collection.
# In Library Thing, move the book to the Removed collection.
# Move the book to the wut zone.


===Shelf Reading===
=== Shelf Reading ===
Keep the books in order.  
Keep the books in order.  


http://www.usg.edu/galileo/skills/unit03/libraries03_04.phtml
http://www.usg.edu/galileo/skills/unit03/libraries03_04.phtml


===Tracking===
=== Tracking ===
# When someone checks out a book, move the book in Library Thing to the Checked Out collection.
# Check the cards to make sure people have not kept the books for more than 30 days. If they have, send them an email.
# Check the cards to make sure people have not kept the books for more than 30 days. If they have, send them an email.
# If anyone has returned a book to the basket
# If anyone has returned a book to the basket
## Move the book in Library Thing back to the correct collection.
## Take the correct card out of the basket  
## Take the correct card out of the basket  
## Cross out the name and date, and write the current day's date over the crossed out info  
## Cross out the name and date, and write the current day's date over the crossed out info  
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## Put the book back on the shelves in the correct order  
## Put the book back on the shelves in the correct order  


===Library Use Statistics===
== Supplies ==
The librarian must figure out a way to keep statistics on what books people are interested in.
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==Supplies==
* Elmer's® Rubber Cement, Acid-Free http://www.quill.com/elmers-rubber-cement/cbs/018003.html?promoCode=200200555&Effort_Code=901&Find_Number=E904
*Top Notch Library Cards, White http://www.quill.com/top-notch-library-cards-pack/cbs/241881.html?promoCode=200200555&Effort_Code=901&Find_Number=JV37967
* Avery® Removable Color Coded Dot Labels http://www.quill.com/avery-05051-neon-red-removable-color-coded-dot-labels/cbs/046502.html?promoCode=200200555&Effort_Code=901&Find_Number=05051Q
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*Elmer's® Rubber Cement, Acid-Free http://www.quill.com/elmers-rubber-cement/cbs/018003.html?promoCode=200200555&Effort_Code=901&Find_Number=E904