Los Alamos County has new Library System online catalog

Los Alamos County recently announced an upgrade to the County's website. Part of that upgrade includes the addition of the Library System online catalog. Now you can search the library's more than 160,000 holdings, check your account, create a booklist, etc. To see your account, you must have a PIN, which you can obtain by calling the library circulation desk at 662-8250.

Updated 6/6/02

Laboratory organizations can set up information booths at County Fair

Los Alamos County is inviting Laboratory organizations to set up an information booth at its annual fair and festival Aug. 9 and 10. The Los Alamos County Fair, Festival and Rodeo is a Laboratory sanctioned event.

The information booths are approximately 10 square feet in size and will be set up around Ashley Pond. The county fair and festival is an opportunity for Laboratory organizations to meet with and talk to the public about their programs and projects. The deadline to sign up for booth space is Aug. 7.

To obtain a registration form and for more information about fees and booth electrical requirements, contact Mike Kolb of the Community Relations (CRO) Office at 7-2076 or Laura Valdez of the Los Alamos County Recreation Department at 662-8173.

Updated 6/6/02

Retirement party for Carol and Pat Beaulieu on June 13

A retirement party for Carol and Pat Beaulieu will be from 2 to 4 p.m. on June 13 at the Otowi cafeteria, Siderooms A and B. Please stop by to visit and congratulate Carol and Pat, and make their last day at the Laboratory one of their best.

For more information, contact Carolyn Guillen at 7-4536.

Updated 6/6/02

10 K-A-Day Walk update/announcement

The 10 K-A-Day Walking Program is in full swing. During the second week of the program, participants who reported their steps walked a total of 67, 864, 868 steps. For the 982 people who reported, that's an average of 9,873 steps, almost 5 miles, a day. Congratulations to all of those hard working feet. Now just a few more steps to make (and hopefully keep) the 10 K goal.

For a chance at this week's prize drawing, check your knowledge of walking terminology by completing the Walking Word Search at http://drambuie.lanl.gov/~wellness/svc/motive/10k/act2.htm online. Also plan to join the Wellness Center staff at the last scheduled program walk on the Homestead Trail at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11. For details, see the 10 K Events Calendar at http://drambuie.lanl.gov/~wellness/svc/motive/10k/index.htm online.

Updated 6/6/02

Latest Management Institute session scheduled

Training and Development's (HR-TD) Management Institute No. 10 is scheduled to begin Aug. 14. The Management Institute is a series of two-day workshops that provide current management information from leading experts, practical and Laboratory-tested tools and techniques to help participants apply new knowledge, and the opportunity to share lessons learned and develop a network of support.

Managers can nominate any employee who supervises the work of others. Topics scheduled to be covered in this institute include:

• The Management of Creative Professionals: how to deal with technically creative people who don't work well in teams.
• The Mechanics of Money and People: how money flows from Washington to the Laboratory
• Integrated Planning
• Coaching Skills for Managers with an emphasis on performance improvement
• Managing change.
  

More information on the Management Institute, including the application form and schedule, can be found on the Leadership Center Web page at http://www.hr.lanl.gov/Leadership/ online.

To submit applications and for more information, contact Sue Bargeloh of the Leadership Center at 7-8036 or write to bargeloh@lanl.gov by electronic mail.

Updated 6/6/02

Research Library offers Safari Tech books online

The Research Library has arranged for a free Lab-wide trial of Safari Tech Books online. The trial period is June 3-16. A login ID is not required during the trial period, just go to http://search.safaribooksonline.com/ and begin searching.

Safari is an online electronic library that provides full-text access to a collection of technical books. This service offers the latest titles from Addison Wesley Professional, Adobe Press, Cisco Press, O'Reilly, Peachpit Press, Prentice Hall PTR, Que, Sams and many other publishers.

For more information, contact Carol Hoover of the Research Library (STB-RL) at 7-3061 or write to hoover@lanl.gov by electronic mail.

Updated 6/4/02

Fourth of July run planned by Los Alamos Family YMCA

The Los Alamos Family YMCA, a Laboratory sanctioned organization, is sponsoring a Independence Day Firecracker Family 5-kilometer run.

The run begins at 8:30 a.m. and race-day registration is accepted between 7:30 and 8:15 that morning. Pre-registration is ongoing for the race, which include age group and male and female categories. The cost is $10 for the first family member, $8 for the second family member and $6 for each family member thereafter. T-shirts will be given to the first $100 people to sign up for the run.

The Los Alamos Family YMCA is located at 1450 Iris St. downtown. For more information, contact John Marble at 662-3100.

Updated 6/4/02

Fidelity Investments at Lab on June 11 - 13

Greg Finch of Fidelity Investments will be at the Laboratory on June 11, 12 and 13 to meet with employees about their 403(b) and Defined Contribution Plans. To schedule an individual appointment call 1-800-642-7131.

Appointments are held at the Benefits Office.

Updated 6/3/02

Integrity Networking Systems, Inc awarded new JIT subcontract

A new Just-In-Time subcontract has been awarded to Integrity Networking Systems, Inc. providing the Laboratory with Xerox-manufactured printers and related hardware and accessories. The new JIT subcontract will be implemented on June 1. For your ordering information, the new JIT part numbers consist of the old part numbers with a -INT suffix.

JIT stock orders will be delivered in seven work days and non-stock orders will be delivered in 20 work days. Customers can place orders at http://jit.lanl.gov/ online or purchase direct from Integrity Networking Systems, Inc. by dialing (505) 294-7747, ext. 129. For more information, call Joann Sandoval at 5-4024 or Pam Vigil at (505) 247-7747, ext. 129.

Updated 5/29/02

New feature lets Lab workers renew library books online

Laboratory personnel can now renew library books online. The new service was operational on Wednesday (May 15).

In the library catalog, a "Circulation Record" button now appears in the upper left hand of the screen. This will take you to MyLibrary (http://mylibrary.lanl.gov/), the Research Library's personalization product. Lab workers can sign up as a MyLibrary customer and then go their own circulation record. Lab personnel who don't share a computer can elect to have the system remember their password.

Once in, click on the "Item List" to view library books currently checked out and their due date. There also is an option to renew any or all items checked out.

The new online renewal system also allows Lab workers to view items placed on hold and cancel any holds no longer needed.

Updated 05/17/02

Volunteers and athletes needed for Los Alamos TNT track meet on June 15

The TNT Los Alamos Track Club, a Laboratory sanctioned organization, will host its 3rd annual home Track and Field meet at Sullivan Field on Saturday, June 15. TNT is dedicated to encouraging a lifelong love of running, throwing and jumping in Los Alamos youth. However, this meet is open to unattached runners as well - all ages from five years up, including Open and Master's (over 40) Divisions. It is not necessary to be a member of TNT to participate. A full range of sprints, relays, distance events, throws and jumps will be competed, including hurdles, discus, javelin, pole vault, triple jump and race walking. Last year, over 290 athletes from all over New Mexico attended our meet. We welcome volunteers to help time, spot, measure and otherwise officiate this meet. Volunteering in the meet does not prevent you from participating as an athlete.

Please contact David Hampton, TNT Head Coach, at 7-1915 or write to dehampt@lanl.gov by electronic mail if you would be willing to help out. For a detailed meet announcement, click here.

Updated 05/15/02

Web page provides health care information for Lab employees, retirees

In a continuing effort to keep Laboratory workers and retirees apprised of the nationwide trend toward higher health-care costs on the UC system and the Lab and its neighboring region, the Lab has created a Web page.

The "Health Care Pathways to Change" Web page can be found at http://www.lanl.gov/worldview/welcome/health.shtml online. It contains Web links to previously published Daily Newsbulletin news stories, UC's benefits Web pages, local hospitals and information on health and wellness programs and prescription costs.

Updated 05/09/02

Leadership Center offers workshop for managers focusing on talent selection and retention strategies

To support managers in meeting hiring goal the Leadership Center is pleased to offer a two day workshop focusing on talent selection and retention strategies.

Day 1: Talent Selection, presented by B.T. Novations. This eight hour hands-on workshop focuses on the belief that it is easier for managers to identify technical excellence in potential job candidates than it is to quantify and identify excellence in the softer skills that are necessary to ensure overall high performance in a new worker. Managers will be coached to systematically identify and quantify the non-technical behaviors and characteristics they want to see when interviewing potential workers. Having once identified the behaviors and characteristics that would enhance overall team performance (such as problem-solving ability, communication capability, collaboration, etc.), managers will use tools to develop a question set that can be used in interviews to understand whether or not the candidate possesses the desired traits. Participants will also learn how to evaluate the information they receive in an interview as a basis for making a hiring selection.

Day 2: Love 'Em or Lose 'Em, presented by Vengel-Lash Associates. This eight hour interactive workshop provides managers with retention strategies that they can implement now. Managers will participate in self-assessment and group activities to understand how their actions affect their employees' decisions to stay or go. In the workshop managers will formulate strategies for retaining their key people and develop an action plan to put their strategies in motion.

The cost for the two day workshop is $600. Four workshops have been scheduled: June 25-26, August 6-7, September 10-11 and October 9-10. All workshops will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Canyon School. Participants can register through the Virtual Training Center, Leadership and Management online. For more information please contact Sue Bargeloh at 7-8036.

Updated 05/08/02

Golf Course Pool memberships available

Golf Course Pool memberships are available for the summer. For more information contact Lou at 661-2568 or 7-1458.

The Golf Course Pool is a Laboratory sanctioned organization.

Updated 04/10/02

Employees leaving Lab must attend termination presentation

Employees who are leaving the Laboratory or changing to casual status must attend a benefits termination presentation held by Compensation and Benefits (HR-1).

The termination presentations are held every Laboratory pay day for University of California Lab employees. Employees who are retiring aren't required to attend a presentation, but rather, they should schedule a meeting with their designated benefits specialist.

The presentations begin at 8:30 a.m. in room P280 on the second floor of the Otowi Building at Technical Area 3. Pre-registration is required. Employees should register on line at http://www.lanl.gov/internal/training/training.html one to two weeks prior to their last scheduled work day to sign up for a benefits termination presentation.

Employees also must obtain a departure processing form from HR-Staffing (HR-5) before the presentation. This form is available at http://www.hr.lanl.gov/hrstaffing/Terminations/index.stm online.

At the presentation, employees will receive a packet of information about their benefits and savings balances. They will learn about options to continue or convert insurance plans and distribution options for savings funds.

Employees who require a sign language interpreter should write to benefits@lanl.gov by e-mail three days in advance of the presentation they plan to attend. Or call the benefits office at 5-3842 (TDD).

Because of limited parking, employees should plan to arrive early and/or make alternative transportation arrangements, such as using Johnson Controls Northern New Mexico's ride service.

Updated 05/02/02

Found: set of keys on a silver ring in the intersection of Diamond Drive and Jemez Road. Identify by calling 7-7057.

Lost: blue enameled earring, vaguely feather-shaped, with natural pearl hanging in center. Lost possibly in Admin Building back parking lot or vicinity of A-wing, maybe Otowi area. Has sentimental value. If found, please call Nancy at 7-0471.

Lost prescription glasses with sunglass clip-ons, green case. Contact Gabriela at 5-7352.

Lost: short coral bead necklace in TA-3, Diamond, Trinity, Sandia, Ridgecrest areas on May 22. If found, please contact Ronaele (Ronalee) at 5-2712.

Found: pair of prescription glasses were found on May 17 in the Tapa Conference Room. Please call EES-11 at 7-6384 to claim.

Lost: single Ford truck key in the TA-3 area. If found, page Bob at 104-7421.

Found: men's watch at TA-3, Bldg. 440. To claim, contact Liz at 7-4949.

Found: men's wedding ring in Bo's Gym (TA-3, SM 132). Describe to claim. Please call Ginger at 7-5133.

Found: reading glasses at Central Park Square, TA-00, Bldg. 0767, Conference Room 1. Please contact Marie at 5-9067 to claim.

Lost: set of three keys with three remotes on ring. If found, please contact Di at 7-7251.

Found, women's silver pin in TA-55 parking lot. Describe to claim. Call Paula at 5-3317.

Lost: Ericsson radio receiver transmitter, PN 957901, SN 454456. This hand held radio was lost on Friday, April 19 possibly at LANSCE. If found, please call Cindy at 7-5904.

Found: Nissan key on badge clip. Key is at the Badge Office for owner to pick up.

Found: white scarf, handmade knit/crocheted at TA-3. Contact Research Library at 7-5809.

Found: pair of reading glasses in TA-3, SM-123. Please call 7-4403 to claim.

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