Here are upgrades coming soon to our SHARE catalog system:
- A self registration module so people can apply for library cards before coming in or at a library card signup station in the library. People can type in their own information and create a temporary user record that is held for address verification before they can check out materials. They may place up to 4 holds on items ahead of time with their temporary account.
- Signature pads will arrive at all locations shortly. Patrons can no electronically sign for their accounts, eliminating the need for paper applications.
- New display information in the library catalog will help guide people toward series information, much like recommended reading icons in Amazon. These icons will show book jackets of other titles in the series, labeled with #2,#3, etc. if the series is ordered.
- We will be eliminating our Chase Paymentech credit card machines and switch to Propay, the credit card service integrated into Sirsi. This will reduce the number of steps you will take to perform a payment transaction and the fees we pay will be less. Look for this switch sometime this spring.
If you could out light novels and graphic novels into their own category that would be great. I've had a few patrons bring that up to me within the last two weeks. Labeling a title that is "new" or "featured" should also be present on the catalog, because it would make it easier for staff and patrons to find.
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