Barcoding was an intensive project and took several months. Circulation went online in May of 1997. We had preregistered 5,000 patrons before summer started. We offer patrons improved access to materials with improved searching tools. With a modem in your PC, you can dial in to the library database.
Patrons can place a hold on materials at either library and choose a delivery location.
Patrons can return materials to either library. Patrons can renew books by telephone. An electronic system notifies a patron of books placed on hold or materials overdue by a few days. The system automatically generates notices to patrons. Clerks who formerly spent hours typing overdue notices, making telephone calls, carding returned materials and checking out books do this improved service to users with little or no effort.