Library services upgrade planned for this weekend

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We at the Jasper County Public Library will soon be migrating our ILS (integrated library system) - our computerized inventory - to a newer version. We are anticipating a smooth transition; however, some things will be different or unavailable during this migration and some things may look and work differently after the migration. Here are a few important things to know:

• Beginning at 5:30 pm on Saturday, August 20 our online catalog will not be available. Additionally, you will not be able to access your patron account. We anticipate that the online catalog and patron accounts will be accessible on Monday, August 22 with some gaps in data. Records are expected to be fully functional by Tuesday, August 23.
• To give our staff time to get acquainted with our new ILS we will delay opening to the public on Monday, August 22. All Jasper County Public Library locations will open at noon on August 22.
• While our ILS system is down, remote library services such as Libby and Hoopla, and other digital database content, may not be available.
• Once migration is complete you will access our online catalog via LS2 OPAC. Classic OPAC will no longer be available. LS2 OPAC has been available on our website for quite some time and many patrons are already familiar with using it.
• Lastly, we may need some extra grace as we navigate the changes to our processes and how we serve you. We are hoping for a smooth, seamless transition, but that doesn’t always happen with technology. Also, since many of the changes directly affect the technical services department and how they process new materials, there may be some slight delays in getting these items out on the shelves.

As always, our main priority at JCPL is to “inform, enrich, and empower our diverse community,” and this transition will allow us to continue providing the best service possible!