New library catalog to launch in November
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| George Mason Regional Library. |
The Fairfax County Public Library is rolling out
a new catalog system, called Polaris, Nov. 13, which is expected to provide a more user-friendly experience.
Polaris
will help library users navigate the system’s collection of 2.3
million books, e-books, audiobooks, movies, and other items with a faster and
more intuitive searching tool.
will help library users navigate the system’s collection of 2.3
million books, e-books, audiobooks, movies, and other items with a faster and
more intuitive searching tool.
Among the changes:
- Users will be able to log in
with a username instead of a library card number. - In addition to email notifications,
users will be able to choose text notifications in English, Spanish, or Korean. - Users will be able to download materials directly from OverDrive,
RBDigital, and other sources. - Physical items borrowed from
the library will be automatically renewed up to three times. - Users will be able to create
a wish list to save items to borrow later.
To prepare for the new
system, all library branches will be closed on Nov. 12, and the old catalog
will not be accessible. If there are service disruptions this fall, no fees
will be charged and due dates will be automatically extended.
Beginning around Oct. 28, the current library catalog will
no longer let users place holds. Checking out materials via Overdrive and RBdigital will
not change until Nov. 13.
no longer let users place holds. Checking out materials via Overdrive and RBdigital will
not change until Nov. 13.
