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Library business, like all things, is cyclical. We have our slow months and our busy months. When targeting growth, we face a dilemma: Do we push more during the traditionally busy months of the cycle, or do we work to increase use during the slower months? We've opted to work on increasing library use during the months when staff has the capacity to handle the increased workload, instead of doubling up on the stress and hectic volume of summer. You might notice that FY23 had a slower summer than FY22- as measured through physical material circulation- but it had a higher overall annual circulation total. My ideal is NO peaks and valleys at all, but a steady rate of high use that we can grow through growing capacity and finding efficiencies. The stress of FY23 summer was almost nonexistent compared to FY22, or even the slower FY21. Why? Because we started to mitigate peaks and valleys by setting a new normal for the rest of the year. I'd add that being a relative ghost town in February is actually a factor in July's stress levels. Thanks to staff buying into the plan, we've been able to improve service and work-life at McKinney Public library System all year round!

Lost books and belongings in the library are a common frustration. Smart lockers can be a simple, elegant solution for you and your patrons. They're secure storage units that can hold reserved books or personal items. Here is a breakdown of all its benefits: 1. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: Patrons can go to the library anytime, scan their library card or phone, and open the locker to get or return their books—no need to worry about library hours, busy periods, or staff availability. 2. 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐮𝐞𝐬: Using smart lockers allows patrons to skip the checkout counter and save time. This also frees the staff from handling routine tasks, allowing them to focus on more specialized services and assistance. This means less waiting and more learning for everyone. 3. 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Smart lockers can be customized to display messages, promotions, or event announcements, enhancing the library's engagement with its users. For example, you might send them a message thanking them for their support, a recommendation for a similar book, or an invitation to a book club or a workshop. Smart lockers are the future of libraries. They offer your patrons a seamless and satisfying library journey—While helping you optimize your library operations, reduce costs, and increase patron loyalty. Looking to upgrade your own library? DM me the word "lockers" to know how you can install them and see the difference for yourself.

National Library of Australia has migrated to FOLIO library management system and now requires every user to login via email not userid. This will then let person realise they have lost all their bookmarks they saved for years because they couldn't work out how to migrate bookmarks to FOLIO from Voyager even though FOLIO is open source software. Save any valuable book bookmarks in one's own database or spreadsheet or bookmarks on browser never just on NLA or you will get burnt when they can't work out technical problems like migrating bookmarks as a CSV emailed to user. Such a simple SQL query they could not get right to download CSV of bookmarks and email it to user's email address for their information. Not that hard. https://lnkd.in/g_-TfdPV #libraries #folio #nla #bookmarks #login #email #incompetence

Knowledge shouldn't have borders, right? Recently, I heard from a reader who loved my "Master Software Architecture" book but mentioned that the price is too high for many in their community. My goal has always been to share the knowledge as widely as possible. To address this, I am giving away 10 copies of my book. I hope this knowledge can reach those who might benefit from it, regardless of their location or financial situation. How to receive it? Details are in the attached picture. What's your biggest challenge in software architecture right now? #softwareengineering #softwarearchitecture

Use this opportunity to learn from Maciej who knows a lot about architecture 💪 I've already started reading the book, ~400 pages, no fluff, mentioning fundamentals, but mainly focusing on important things people overlook. A great read!

Hi all, 📚 Why 'Modernizing Legacy Systems' is a Must-Read Today📚 Navigating the intricate world of enterprise information systems? Then you're familiar with the Herculean task of keeping them current and valuable. That's exactly why 'Modernizing Legacy Systems' by Robert Seacord, Peter Gordon, Daniel Plakosh, and Grace Lewis is your go-to guide. This isn't just another technical manual. It's a holistic journey through the A to Z of legacy system modernization, backed by a detailed case study of a 30-year-old retail system. What's inside? - Strategies for arguing in favor of modernization - Selecting the best modernization path - Applying software engineering principles effectively - Balancing risks and costs - Assessing modernization impacts - Maintaining the revitalized system Praise for the book isn't in short supply. Experts like Barry Boehm, Mary Shaw, and John D. McGregor laud it as a critical, comprehensive guide. With a solid 3.8/5 stars on Amazon and 3.67/5 on Goodreads, it's clear that this book is striking the right chord with readers. 🌟 Why am I recommending it? Because in our fast-paced tech world, staying ahead means understanding not just how to build new systems, but also how to rejuvenate the old. This book is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone dealing with legacy systems. P.S. If this resonates with you, don't forget to follow for more insights and share with your network! ♻️ Amazon Links: - BR: https://amzn.to/48EPmG0 - US: https://amzn.to/3ObGH5M #Modernization #LegacySystems #BookRecommendation #SoftwareEngineering #ProfessionalGrowth

For many of us, class is either back in session or just about to be. As students begin to utilize their Chromebooks in the classroom, the Five Star Software Team has a few questions for you: ❓Are your students' devices on the correct OS version? ❓Is your district maximizing its existing Chromebook fleet? Do you have any devices that are being underutilized? ❓Do you know how often your students are using their Chromebooks? Can you compare usage by grade level? If you can't answer these questions confidently, listen to the full conversation with our Five Star Software team below to learn how you can be more proactive and make the most out of your Chromebook investment. Learn more at: https://hubs.li/Q02Lw4fl0

Important news about RefWorks at the Library: The Library is terminating its subscription for RefWorks as of December 31, 2024. All RefWorks users will have to transfer their references to another citation management tool before December 31, 2024 or lose access. The Library has institutional storage access with the citation manager, Zotero, if you're looking for an alternative tool to use. Read more about this change and gain access to educational tools to help you make the switch >> https://lnkd.in/gJUbn669

नमस्ते! everyone,  just launched our website TheLibraryHub.in on which i have been working on from months ,  using this website we can find and join any library near us  and we also provide a management tool to libraries to manage their students and subscription more effectively and efficiently. (currently there are 10 libraries in total and we are bringing more libraries day by day) here is the website link - https://thelibraryhub.in/ here is a video explaining how you can join any library using The Library Hub - https://lnkd.in/dKi7VE9s here is a video explaining how library owners can add their library on The Library Hub - https://lnkd.in/dEr4tN7D here is a video how the admin dashboard works (management tools) - https://lnkd.in/dZQ8qpzT

Attention forward-thinkers! Ready to unlock the full potential of observability? https://lnkd.in/efaSvhM6 Dive into our latest ebook featuring vFunction and discover how you can modernize your approach to software development while minimizing technical debt. Read our latest article now! #vFunction #TechnicalDebt #TechRadarbyDevoteam2024 #BeGuidedByNatives #CloudNative Sam Cole Samantha Cartwright Aliya Junis