The library recently got a massive grant from the town, so we're using that to upgrade our computer systems. We're getting a RFID system! *dances* I learned about that in school, so it should be made of awesome.
In addition to that, we're also digitizing a lot of our collection (they won't tell us what that means, exactly, but they hired some people to do it, so I'll assume they know what they're doing). Also, we got a new program in place to sign patrons onto the computer! I was so excited when the lady came around to instruct us. I even volunteered to write a procedures manual for this new system. It's so cool, called PC Connect, and allows people on circulation to go in and see the status of every computer in the building. We can book time for patrons, log them off, extend their time, etc. It was very cool, and a great experience to write the manual for the circulation department.
After this, I volunteered to update the circ procedures manual, so I'm doing that right now. I've gone through the existing manual, noted the things that need to be changed for greater understandability, and even procedures that are missing (there were quite a few). I've gone over my proposed changes with my supervisor and she's okayed me to proceed with updating this!
I shouldn't be so excited to write procedures manuals, but I am. I even know that nobody in circ will look at the thing, but just in case they need to, it's there. It'll be great for new employees in the circ department, which will be very cool. I wish the manual had been up-to-date when I'd started. They try to teach you how to do things, but the instruction left me confused as so many different people do things their own way, and sometimes, 'their own way' isn't the correct or even proper way to do things.
Then again, I am a bit of an eccentric nerd who loves writing, so why wouldn't I approach this self-appointed/afflicted task with the same gusto that I approach a super-uber-chocolate sundae?
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