FW: [WEB4LIB] scheduling software suggestions?

[Edwin Rodarte]

We use shiftplanning.com

So far it has been great


On Thu, Oct 24, 2013 at 9:52 AM, Kristi Bryant <kbryant at wellstown.org>wrote:

> Below is information from Jeff Cabral.... Hope this helps!
>
>
> Kristi Bryant
> Reference and Technology Librarian
> Wells Public Library
> Wells, Maine  04090
> 207-646-8181 ext. 205
> e-mail:  kbryant at wellstown.org
> web:  www.wellstown.org
>
> "Google can bring you back 100,000 answers, a librarian can bring you back
> the right one."  Neil Gaiman
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jeff Cabral [mailto:jcabral at mcarthur.lib.me.us]
> Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2013 12:47 PM
> To: Kristi Bryant
> Cc: Web technologies in libraries
> Subject: RE: [WEB4LIB] scheduling software suggestions?
>
> Hi there
>
> At the moment we don't use a scheduling software, but I think I mentioned
> to you that we were hoping to change over (to a product I used in the past
> at a former library). I am still trying to convince my staff of the merits
> - they will get there in the end. Right now it's done in Publisher and is
> not interactive or useful at all.
>
> The product that I would highly recommend is http://www.whentowork.com/Very cost-effective and I believe it will do most, if not all of what you
> want, including the optional items you listed.
>
> Thanks
> Jeff
>
> Jeff Cabral
> Library Director
> McArthur Public Library
> Box 346
> Biddeford, ME 04005
>
> (207) 284-4181
>
> jcabral at mcarthur.lib.me.us
> www.mcarthurlibrary.org
>
>
> Quoting "Kristi Bryant" <kbryant at wellstown.org>:
>
> > Hi Kelli,
> >
> > I know Jeff Cabral from McArthur Public Library in Biddeford, Maine
> > uses a scheduling software.  You might check with him.  His email
> > address is jcabral at mcarthur.lib.me.us
> >
> >
> > Kristi Bryant
> > Reference and Technology Librarian
> > Wells Public Library
> > Wells, Maine  04090
> > 207-646-8181 ext. 205
> > e-mail:  kbryant at wellstown.org
> > web:  www.wellstown.org<http://www.wellstown.org/>
> >
> > "Google can bring you back 100,000 answers, a librarian can bring
> > you back the right one."  Neil Gaiman
> >
> >
> >
> > From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU]
> > On Behalf Of Kelli Staley
> > Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 4:39 PM
> > To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU
> > Subject: [WEB4LIB] scheduling software suggestions?
> >
> > I don't want to use Outlook for this.
> >
> > I'm looking for a (free or cheap) scheduling software that:
> > Allows staff to input requests off (optional, but nice)
> > Allows input of special events; assign someone to work the event
> > (i.e. Juan is scheduled 12-5, but is handling the computer class
> > from 2-3:30)
> >
> > Allows scheduling without setting up fixed shifts, but shows areas
> > are covered.
> > Allows view/print of multiple weeks at a time.  We always do a
> > monthly schedule, most of what I've found already is basically a
> > grid list of days across the top, names down the side.
> > I really don't want to waste the paper for a weekly schedule.
> > Keeps track of total hours per employee (optional)
> > Any suggestions? TIA
> >
> > Kelli Staley
> > COSUGI Conference Chair Elect 2013-2014
> >
> > Circulation, Collection and Computer Services Dept. Head
> > Lansing Public Library
> > 2750 Indiana Ave.
> > Lansing, IL 60438
> > (708) 474-2447x123
> > kelli at lansingpl.org<mailto:kelli at lansingpl.org>
> > http://www.lansingpl.org
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Edwin Rodarte
Circulation Assistant Supervisor
Western University of Health Sciences
erodarte at westernu.edu

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