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overseen staff for assistance and to avoid <br /> (Experience has taught us that computers must b <br /> possible conflicts.) <br /> Currently, the Technical Services Librarian, <br /> whose main focus is the ordering, cataloging, <br /> processing and <br /> maintenance ofthe entire library's collection, as well as Interlibrary Loan Services <br /> is also responsible for Reference Services. She can't be in both places at once. <br /> There1 <br /> si nificant re work needed on a daily basis to open and run.the library. <br /> -Checking in materials, receiving from other froother libraries, managi <br /> lng requested <br /> materials contacting patrons, shelving materials, gathering materials to send elsewhere, <br /> recordkeeping. <br /> Staff hours are shifted to primarily cover the Desk areas when the Library is open, other <br /> If� ' <br /> duties will be delayed or need to be completed while the Staff is trying to goal with the <br /> needs of the Public. <br /> At a basic level, with current staffing, there will likely be insuff�rient coverage for: lunch <br /> breakspicking the nail, going to Town Hall for checks... vacation time, sick time, <br /> during children's programming,, attending necessary CLAMS meet*ngs wort shops <br /> SERVICE <br /> 'fiep rovide professional, prompt service.to the Public. often'it is necessary to cone out from <br /> behind a desk and assist a patron nth a specific need. We are concerned that the following types <br /> of library service will he affected if staffing is minimal: <br /> Prompt Service <br /> Reader's Advisory <br /> InterLibrary Loans <br /> Children's Programming <br /> Issuing new Library Cards <br /> Cataloging & Processing of Materials <br /> Repair/replacement of damaged items <br /> Routine Maintenance & Troubleshooting Computer Issues <br /> Collection Development <br /> Professional Development <br /> -eve value our vola-nteers, however just as volunteers do not replace employees in the Assessor's <br /> Office, Accounting, Personnel or the Town Clerk's office they should not in the Library. <br /> - The Director, Children's Librarian, Technical Services Librarian have Master degrees with <br /> considerable professional development, Circulation Staff have years of experience and training in <br /> their positions. <br /> -volunteers are not capable of providing Reference work, Reader's Advisory, Technical Services. <br />