Showing posts with label Library Catalogue. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Library Catalogue. Show all posts
Never too old...
Your library has an enormous range of learning opportunities.
Try these links for inspiration, or ask staff how to get the best out of your library's catalogue.
Investigate your Favourite Things. through DVD's, articles, ebooks, music recordings, streaming video and regular printed books.
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| How do raindrops affect your roses? |
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| And what do whiskers mean to kittens? |
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| Metal work can be rewarding, |
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| and knitting or needlecraft a comfort. |
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| Make the wrapping of presents delightful. |
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| Fuel your passion for horses |
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| or find a good use for cooking apples |
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| Teach yourself to play an instrument |
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| or create the perfect meal. |
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| Investigate what it takes to keep geese |
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| or why the moon fascinates us so much. |
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| Look for girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes. |
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| Understand why snowflakes are so individual |
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| always melt into spring |
Images sourced from Britannica Image Quest
New Items Lists - First test lists now live
We know you've been waiting for them and now they're here. The first test New Items Lists are now available. Thanks for your patience while we worked on these lists and now we'd really like to hear what you think.
Initially we've only created a couple of lists. Once we've heard your feedback we will create more new items lists for different types of materials.
The first set of lists for New Adult Fiction, New DVDs and New Mills & Boon titles are available now on the Library's catalogue at
http://webpac.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/
For instance, the New Adult Fiction list will show adult fiction titles received by the library in the past 4 weeks. Each day new items added to the collection are then added to the list, while items older than 4 weeks will drop off the list. Some lists may cover a different period, but all will work on the same continuous rolling model.
In addition, we have added the ability to subscribe to email updates for each list. If you are interested in new DVDs, for example, you can sign up to receive a daily email listing the new titles added that day. If there are no new DVDs added that day, no email. And for any fans of RSS, there's also a feed for each list.
The list of new items in each category are coming from a direct query on our system database. Unfortunately, the items aren't really sorted in any useful order such as title or author. Also, the links to each title point to our 'classic catalogue' and not our main discovery interface (Encore), however, you can still perform all the actions you would otherwise have available (reserve, add to list, etc.)
Ideally we would change those two aspects if we could but it's just not possible.
Check these lists out and leave us a comment with your thoughts and questions or suggestions for other lists you'd like created. We can't promise anything now but we will look at your suggestions and requests and see what we can do.
Initially we've only created a couple of lists. Once we've heard your feedback we will create more new items lists for different types of materials.
The first set of lists for New Adult Fiction, New DVDs and New Mills & Boon titles are available now on the Library's catalogue at
http://webpac.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/
A bit more about the New Items Lists...
These new lists work a bit differently to the lists you may have been familiar with on our old system. Where previously the library produced a self-contained list each month, for example new fiction in July, in the new system the lists are updated daily and cover the previous month.For instance, the New Adult Fiction list will show adult fiction titles received by the library in the past 4 weeks. Each day new items added to the collection are then added to the list, while items older than 4 weeks will drop off the list. Some lists may cover a different period, but all will work on the same continuous rolling model.
In addition, we have added the ability to subscribe to email updates for each list. If you are interested in new DVDs, for example, you can sign up to receive a daily email listing the new titles added that day. If there are no new DVDs added that day, no email. And for any fans of RSS, there's also a feed for each list.
The list of new items in each category are coming from a direct query on our system database. Unfortunately, the items aren't really sorted in any useful order such as title or author. Also, the links to each title point to our 'classic catalogue' and not our main discovery interface (Encore), however, you can still perform all the actions you would otherwise have available (reserve, add to list, etc.)
Ideally we would change those two aspects if we could but it's just not possible.
Check these lists out and leave us a comment with your thoughts and questions or suggestions for other lists you'd like created. We can't promise anything now but we will look at your suggestions and requests and see what we can do.
Receive Hold Notifications Via Email
Sutherland Shire Library Services will be making hold notifications available via email from Monday September 3rd.
This means that when you reserve an item to borrow, you will receive an email letting you know it is available for pick up. This service will not incur any fees in addition to the regular hold fee.
If
you would like to receive your hold notifications through email instead of regular mail, please ensure the email
address listed in your library account information is correct and up to date.
You can check and update this online through your library account.
Please see a library staff member in any shire library or call 9710 0351 should you have any questions or require assistance to update your details.
A Change to Hold Fees has been Implemented
Hold/reserve fees are now only placed on requests for Adult materials, regardless of whether the library member holds a junior or adult membership.
Prior to the installation of our new library management system, reservation fees were incurred based on borrower type - adult borrowers were charged a fee, regardless of the material type, and junior borrowers (under 18 yrs) were not.
With fees being applied in that way we found that a number of adult members were being charged hold fees for requesting books and other material for their children because their children weren't members or they didn't have their card with them. In addition, some adult members were taking advantage of the system and requesting their own books under their child's name to avoid the hold fee.
With the change of library computer system we have made the change to the way that fees are charged for reserved material.
There is a notice to this effect shown on the library catalogue at the time you place a request.
The Library's Conditions of Membership as well as Council's updated schedule of fees and charges also reflects this policy.
We apologise for any inconvenience that our members may have incurred as a result of this fee change.
Prior to the installation of our new library management system, reservation fees were incurred based on borrower type - adult borrowers were charged a fee, regardless of the material type, and junior borrowers (under 18 yrs) were not.
With fees being applied in that way we found that a number of adult members were being charged hold fees for requesting books and other material for their children because their children weren't members or they didn't have their card with them. In addition, some adult members were taking advantage of the system and requesting their own books under their child's name to avoid the hold fee.
With the change of library computer system we have made the change to the way that fees are charged for reserved material.
Requests for material from the adult collection are charged at $1.00 per item. This applies to both adult and junior members. There is no charge for items requested from the junior, HSC or Young Adult collections for any library member.
There is a notice to this effect shown on the library catalogue at the time you place a request.
The Library's Conditions of Membership as well as Council's updated schedule of fees and charges also reflects this policy.
We apologise for any inconvenience that our members may have incurred as a result of this fee change.
Update Your Personal Details during July for a Chance to Win
Discover is the National Year of Reading theme for July, and we are asking you to ‘Discover’ what the new library search, Encore, has for you.
There are a number of new features in your library account that you might not yet know about and we are encouraging all library members to take a look and update their account details.
For instance, did you know that you can now opt in to have the library save a record of all the items you borrow? Or that you can elect to receive messages from the Library via email?
To take advantage of these new options you must make some choices for your own personal library account. Since you have to login to your account to update your preferences it's a perfect time to make sure that your contact details (phone, address and email) are all up to date as well.
For your chance to win just login to you library account online during July and check / update your contact details and account preferences as necessary. Then click on the Enter Now button on the account page, add your name, phone & email and you're in the draw to win.
You will need your Library Card number (the barcode number on your card) and PIN. If you don't know your PIN you will need to visit one of the Shire Libraries and ask for it to be reset. You could take that opportunity to ask our staff to show you how to login.
(note: you can reset your PIN online from the login page, but only if we already have your current email address. If not, the online reset will not work)
The options in your account include:
Items checked out - a list of items on loan to you and their due dates.
Requests (hold) - Lists the items you have requested & your place in the queue.
Unpaid fines and bills - Provides details of the outstanding charges.
Modify Personal Information - Add OR update your email address, mobile and/or home phone
Modify PIN - change your PIN.
Preferred Searches - View and manage your favourite to searches to quickly run them each time you login.
Reading History - Opt in to keep a list of all the items you borrow from this day on.
My Ratings - See the ratings you have given items in the catalogue.
My Reviews - Manage the reviews you have added to items in the catalogue.
My Lists - Save items from the catalogue in personalised lists.
Update Your Details Now
Check the Library website for full details of the Competition Terms and Conditions.
There are a number of new features in your library account that you might not yet know about and we are encouraging all library members to take a look and update their account details.
For instance, did you know that you can now opt in to have the library save a record of all the items you borrow? Or that you can elect to receive messages from the Library via email?
To take advantage of these new options you must make some choices for your own personal library account. Since you have to login to your account to update your preferences it's a perfect time to make sure that your contact details (phone, address and email) are all up to date as well.
For some extra motivation (as if you needed it!) we are offering everybody who checks/updates their personal account details during July the chance to win a $200 JB HiFi voucher.
For your chance to win just login to you library account online during July and check / update your contact details and account preferences as necessary. Then click on the Enter Now button on the account page, add your name, phone & email and you're in the draw to win.
You will need your Library Card number (the barcode number on your card) and PIN. If you don't know your PIN you will need to visit one of the Shire Libraries and ask for it to be reset. You could take that opportunity to ask our staff to show you how to login.
(note: you can reset your PIN online from the login page, but only if we already have your current email address. If not, the online reset will not work)
The options in your account include:
Items checked out - a list of items on loan to you and their due dates.
Requests (hold) - Lists the items you have requested & your place in the queue.
Unpaid fines and bills - Provides details of the outstanding charges.
Modify Personal Information - Add OR update your email address, mobile and/or home phone
Modify PIN - change your PIN.
Preferred Searches - View and manage your favourite to searches to quickly run them each time you login.
Reading History - Opt in to keep a list of all the items you borrow from this day on.
My Ratings - See the ratings you have given items in the catalogue.
My Reviews - Manage the reviews you have added to items in the catalogue.
My Lists - Save items from the catalogue in personalised lists.
Update Your Details Now
Check the Library website for full details of the Competition Terms and Conditions.
The new Library Catalogue has arrived!
The next time you visit the shire libraries - either in one of our branches or online you will notice a change! We've had a brand new Library Management System installed. The new system includes a new library catalogue for you to explore. Features include:
- A brand new look - much simpler and similar to the way you already search the web.
- Easier searches including online articles incorporated into search results.
- Rate your reads.
- Create reading lists.
- Book reviews.
- Tagging items.
Log in to your library account using your PIN to update your email address, place holds on items you want to borrow, opt-in to keep your reading history and start rating and reviewing! You should also check all your personal account details are correct and up to date.
Another thing to remember, any holds you had suspended will be once again made active, so be sure to use your account to freeze them again should you want to.
We hope you enjoy using the new system, please feel free to ask staff for assistance. We are all learning as well so appreciate your patience!
Try it out - Search the Catalogue Now
Try it out - Search the Catalogue Now
Watch a short overview of the new Catalogue
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