LOGAN Libraries will introduce a new online catalogue from Tuesdan November 8.
It includes new ways for patrons to borrow digital library items such as eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazzines straight from the catalogue.
The delivery of personal recommendations based on each member’s reading history will also make it easier for people to discover their next great read, a statement said.
The system will also alert people if they have previously borrowed an item.
Council’s lifestyle chair Laurie Koranski said the upgrade would deliver a range of benefits to library patrons.
“We have been using our current system and catalogue since 2003 and a lot has changed since then so it is time for us to refresh things,” she said.
“This will be another step by Logan Libraries towards enabling members to have a ‘library in their pocket’ experience and this is expected to occur by late 2022.”
The new mobile library app will be able to be used on a variety of devices and will allow members to easily access their account details and search the new catalogue.
A changeover period will impact online access to the library catalogue from the close of business on Saturday, October 29 until the morning of Tuesday, November 8.
During the changeover period, people will not be able to log into their accounts on the catalogue, renew or place holds on library items.
People can still visit any of the city’s nine library branches during this time to borrow items.
Loan and hold periods will be extended during the changeover period.
Deliveries from the Home Library Service will continue for housebound clients.
Loans and reservations lists will be visible as will any recommended reading lists previously created.
More information on the changes is available by:
• Visiting the Frequently Asked Questions page on Logan Libraries website
• Calling 3412 5420
• Talking to the library staff when next visiting the library.
