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North Country Library System Unveils New Online
Catalog
Published: April 27, 2023 at
12:00 a.m.
By: Press Release from North Country Library System
NORTH COUNTRY LIBRARY SYSTEM UNVEILS NEW ONLINE
CATALOG
WATERTOWN, NY – The North
Country Library System is proud to announce the launch of Vega, a new
mobile-friendly online catalog aimed at creating a more streamlined,
efficient experience for library users.
The new catalog
allows library patrons to:
- Access the catalog from a computer, tablet,
or smartphone
- Get improved search suggestions with the
option to see related keywords
- See all of the relevant versions of the same
title in one place, including audio and e-books
- Enable reader history to keep track of
previous checkouts
- Bookmark titles to save for later as they
browse through search results
- Customize communication preferences to
include email or text messages
Current North
Country library users will not need to sign up for new cards, and any
current checkouts or holds placed prior to the catalog transition will
automatically carry over to the new catalog.
One highlight of
the new online catalog for library staff is that it can be accessed on a
tablet or other mobile device, allowing library staff to assist patrons
away from the traditional service desk.
“North Country library staff will be able to meet users where they are,
whether that’s in the library building or at an outreach event like a
farmers market or fair,” says NCLS Youth Services and Outreach Consultant
Katie St. Laurent, adding, “I think you’ll see libraries really taking
advantage of this feature, especially during Library Card Signup Month in
September.”
NCLS Executive Director Paulette Roes says, “Upgrading our system is a huge
undertaking that has not only involved migrating library data and ensuring
compatibility with other online resources, but also training over 300
library staff across four counties. This investment of time, talent, and
technology reflects our commitment to providing the best possible library
service to our North Country communities.”
For more information, please contact Angela Newman at 315-782-5540, ext.
225 or via email at anewman@ncls.org.
About
the North Country Library System
The North Country Library System is a support organization that delivers
services to the 65 public libraries located in Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego,
and St. Lawrence counties. Through shared library services, cooperative
purchasing, coordinated literacy campaigns, and training, NCLS maximizes
sharing, creativity, and innovation to help improve the lives of North
Country residents at home, at work, at school, and at play.
Visit us online at ncls.org.
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