Library puts integrated system online
Melissa Teutsch

In May, Noel Memorial Library implemented a new Integrated Library System (ILS) that provides new online features to students and faculty.

“The system is much more functional,” said Carla Clark, head of access services and systems. “We are very excited about this new feature.”

Under the new system, users have more options such as viewing “My Account,” “Interlibrary Loans” and “Reserves.”

In “My Account,” users can view the materials they have checked out and their due dates, renew items and place holds on items that are currently checked out.

Easy-to-follow instructions get new users started quickly.

The other new features, “Interlibrary Loan” and “Reserves,” will not be ready for use until mid-fall.
Once ready, though, users can request items electronically from other libraries by using the “Interlibrary Loan” feature. And, with the “Reserves” feature, Clark said professors can submit reserve items electronically so students can download the items online.

“The system is also a lot more efficient for the staff,” Clark said.

Staff members will now be able to notify patrons by e-mail of overdue books and late fees. They will also be able to block patrons from checking out more books if they have high fines or too many books already checked out.

For assistance with using the new system, users can call the Library Reference Desk at 797-5068.