Logging the Day's Activity

So we've been asked to keep track of our daily work, to better
be able to account for our time, colleague support and departmental
contributions.

Herewith, I will begin blogging on this blog about my day's work achievements.

I have broken the day into 15 minute increments, and will account on daily
basis for the time I spend at work on various duties and tasks.

I estimate the process takes around an hour a day
to track and fill out the information properly.

At the end of the week, by COB Friday,
I will compile my daily logs/blog and submit the weekly report, the daily
logs to my supervisor, in print and electronic format. This is to ensure the
information is properly tracked.

So - what did I do, today 9/13/07? I began my day by opening
the reference desk. I arrived at 9:01 to the building, put my lunch
in the fridge, and proceeded to put my purse and keys at my desk.

I turned on my desk computer. Then went back to the ref
desk and turned on the ref desk computers (2), cleaned them,
and the desk. Logged into Horizon, Sam and Internet. Cleaned
the phones with wet wipes. Dusted the desk and printers.

Loaded fresh paper into all the printers.

That took me to 9:30. Then I began cleaning screens on
the Internets, and turning on the screens. I completed
that at 9:50.

I was not on the desk at opening, so I went and took a pee
break. I then went back to the office, to begin my individual
reference duties.

I checked work email, responded where needed - then -
put the cart of new books for review away - shelving the
new ones on the new book shelves, putting more mysteries
on the displays, and transfering the paperback and digital
sound media to the shelving carts for circulation.

After that, I went to find the book cart for Reference.
It was fully loaded with books, so I
swapped the old cart for the new cart.

Brought it back to Ref Office. Distributed the discards,
damaged items for review. Assisted Hugh in putting
cart in order. Emailed Jordan to let her know 1/2 the
cart consisted of "new" travel books that superceeded
older editions, so she could review and pull older copies
and replace as needed.

Then I worked the desk 12-1. I had lunch a quick
pee, and then sat down to reviewed incoming
work email 1-2, also scanned the
Wash Post and other media to improve my "awareness"
of current events during this time period.

2-3 worked the Ref Desk. 3-4 worked on getting up
to speed on Programming - my new duty. Reviewed
proceedures with Aaron and Jason and Brett. Made
sure September program set ups were good to go.

4-5 worked the Ref Desk, and worked on setting up my blog
entry in between reference transactions.

I reviewed my paper 15 minute log, compiled statistics
for the day (no. reference desk transactions).

At 5 pm (30 minutes from now) I will be leaving for the
day, having opened at 9 am.

Cheerio!