Tag Archives: C-Car

C-Car update, sorting and scanners

So, back in June we were told to sort items. It seems that depending on which route we are on, depends on the answer. Since we are on Route A, Avant Services prefers that we DO NOT sort the books.

Also, back during the summer, they installed at barcode by the gray bin. I was told at Tuesday’s meeting that as of this week, September 23rd, all A Route drivers have the scanners to use with it. So, to allow for training, we should begin to see our guy using the scanner in the next few weeks. Let’s all keep watch.

C-Car Changes

There have been some changes in the C-Car instructions. When sending A-V materials, we no longer need to TAPE the iffy bags closed, use elastic bands. AND more good news, we don’t need to worry about putting an A-V label on the package either.

Sharon Brettschneider did a new webinar on C-Car. To view the PDF presentation, go to this link: http://ct.webjunction.org/ct/ccar/-/articles/content/101682962 Click the link: “View PDF Version of this Webinar”. I have also posted it on the desktop of the computer in the back room. Please be sure that the students watch it, it shouldn’t take more than 10 minutes.
Thanks, Kim

Yesterday’s CCAR delivery, Wednesday, July 14

From Sharon at the State Library:

The following libraries may not receive their deliveries today due to driver’s vehicle break down.
Berlin Peck Mem, Bristol Pub, Middlebury Pub., Middlesex Comm. Tech., Middletown Lib Service Center., Russell Lib., Lucy Robbins, Briarwood Coll., Weslyan Coll., Ct Central, New Britain Pub, Plainville Pub, and Southington Public Library.

C-Car Turnaround Study, 2010

Connecticut Libraries:

How long does it take to get a book sent on Ccar? Based on business day calculations the answer is an average of 1.66. Many more results are now available, including a comparison to the results from a similar study in April 2008. Thank you to all the libraries participating in this important study.

The study results are at:

http://ct.webjunction.org/ct/ccar/-/articles/content/94060764

From Sharon

FOR FRIDAY: Ccar Turnaround Time Study, April 7-11

connecticar.jpgInstructions for Next Week’s CCAR’s Turnaround Time Study:

OUTGOING CCAR:

STUDENTS: Starting after noon on Friday, April 4th, get 10 items ready to be shipped by CCAR, but do not FILL OUT the slips. Give the pile of materials to me and I will do it using the ORANGE slips. We are going to do this every day for the next week. The last day you will do it will be on Thursday, April 10th.

INCOMING: To WHOEVER DOES THE MAIL: Next week, we will begin to receive CCAR materials with white slips and with neon ORANGE slips. When we start receiving the orange slips, keep them together and give them to me. I will take care of the rest of the process.

Thanks. Kim

CCAR Turnaround Time Survey

The State Library is doing a CCAR Turnaround Survey April 7-11th. connecticar.jpg

OUTGOING CCAR:

STUDENTS:  Starting after noon on Friday, April 4th, get 10 items ready to be shipped by CCAR, but do not FILL OUT the slips.  Give the pile of materials to me and I will do it using the ORANGE slips.  We are going to do this every day for the next week.  The last day you will do it will be on Thursday, April 10th.

INCOMING:  To WHOEVER DOES THE MAIL:  Next week, we will begin to receive CCAR materials with white slips and with neon ORANGE slips.  When we start receiving the orange slips, keep them together and give them to me.  I will take care of the rest of the process.

Thanks.  Kim