Barcodes are moving!

If you've checked out a new book recently (within the last week) you might have noticed that our barcodes which we always placed on the first page of the book have moved. This is a result of a new policy that the Massachusetts Regional Library System has asked all Minuteman Library Network members to use. The goal is to have all barcodes placed in a uniform part of the cover -- this will help the system move towards an automated sorting system. This will help all users with faster delivery times, it will also make it easier for staff at the circulations desk -- no more guessing where the barcode is. For libraries that have a self-checkout machine patrons will be also be able to find the barcodes easier.
This policy does not ask libraries to retrospectively convert their barcode placement this would be take too much time and also money. So anyway watch for the moving barcodes.

Vault Project

Due to the library vault project the short story and large print book collection are temporarily off limits to the public. If you need a title please let a staff member know and we'll get it for you. Sorry for any inconvenience

Video Games

The library has added video games to our collection! We have games for the WII, Playstation3 and for Xbox360. The games boxes are on display at the end of the DVD racks downstairs, the actual discs are kept behind the desk. The games circulate for 1 week and are requestable by Lincoln residents only. So have fun we are still adding games so if you don't see one that interests you check back in a couple of days and who knows maybe one will be there.

Vault closing September 2 2008

The library is just about ready to start a significant renovation of our vault and historical room. The collection will reopen on September 16th,there will be a very limited amount of materials that aren't in long term storage. To check out the plans stop by the library. If you have any questions please ask Jeanne at reference.

Vacation

Hi
It's summer time and vacation time. Personally I can't wait. I'm off to Hilton Head Island next week. I have a huge pile of books to take with me, I've decided to read all the Elizabeth George Inspector Lynley series (I've already started and I'm really enjoying the first book A Great Deliverance). We'd love to hear from you were are you travelling to, what books are you taking? what movies or dvds will you be watching? Also don't forget to take books on compact discs and some playaways for the beach!
Have a safe and fun trip.

Summer time and the reading is easy

I'm sitting here at the library on a very warm and beautiful Saturday and thinking of what I should be reading. I was wondering if people would be willing to share some of their favorite recent books they've read (or listened to). It will be a great way to discover books that you may not have heard about. I'll start of this week I just read the mystery book Mistress of the art of death by Ariana Franklin. Set in 12th century England the plot involves murder, the Crusades and anti-Semitism. A very engrossing story.
So please let me know if you've read anything good, I'm always looking for new authors to discover and I'm sure other people are to.