Check It Out
Posted by Alicia - Lakeview on June 10, 2011
Posted by Tana on June 7, 2011
Some new (re) additions to the Madison Public Library web site may be of interest to you.
You can subscribe to MADreads: http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/madreads/feed
You can subscribe to Check It Out: http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/new/feed
You can request a purchase: http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/recommendation-for-purchase
Further bulletins as events warrant.
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Posted by Jon - Central Library on June 6, 2011
Posted by Jon - Central Library on June 6, 2011
All Madison Public Library locations will be closed Monday, May 30 for Memorial Day. All libraries will be open regular hours Tuesday, May 31.
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Posted by Tana on May 30, 2011
Posted by Tana on May 30, 2011
Posted by Tana on May 26, 2011
Posted by Tana on May 25, 2011
The transition to a new public catalog and checkout software wasn't the only thing that changed with our migration to new LINKcat. The migration to the new LINKcat meant migrating all our behind-the-scenes functions as well, such as ordering, tracking receipt of, and adding new titles to our catalog. While we did not order new titles for about a month, we were still adding titles ordered under our previous system. We have recently resumed ordering so please check back with us if you do
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Posted by Alicia - Lakeview on May 18, 2011
Posted by Alicia - Lakeview on May 18, 2011
We appreciate your continued patience and goodwill as we work through the problems we've experienced in moving LINKcat to new software.
In the first few weeks, we received many questions about holds. Here are some updates on fixes that were made to hold functionality:
Holds and Suspended Holds are now separate (fixed May 17)
Holds that are on the shelf for you now show the date they need to be picked up by (fixed early May). We are aware that holds notices by email still do not include a
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Posted by Tana on May 17, 2011
Posted by Tana on May 17, 2011
Posted by Alicia - Lakeview on May 12, 2011
The Central Library now has a new way for you to access much of the large OverDrive digital collection for use on your personal devices: the OverDrive Download Station. OverDrive offers patrons access to thousands of titles in downloadable audiobook and music formats. Don't have a personal computer? Don't worry! The OverDrive Download Station allows for you to download media directly to your personal listening device, such as your MP3 player or iPod.
Downloading is easy and fast! Bring
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Posted by Alicia - Lakeview on May 12, 2011
Posted by Alicia - Lakeview on May 12, 2011
