All libraries in the Old Colony Library Network (OCLN) have been undergoing a major system upgrade since April 27. The system came online on April 30.
Please note that OCLN is still transferring and testing services, and some resources may not yet be fully accessible. We will continue to provide updates here.
We appreciate your patience as we work through this process.
| Update – May 13, 2026 SPL Mobile App Update: Accounts: the app is not showing correct patron account information. We are working with OCLN and our app vendor. Until this is resolved, we recommend that patrons not use the app for these functions: Search the Catalog Account Management Digital Collections To reconnect to the app, you may need to reset your library account PIN/Password. Follow these steps: 1. Go to the New Library Catalog. 2. Sign in using your library card number. 3. Click “Re-set my password” (please note this is now UPPERCASE). 4. You may reuse your previous password (PIN), as long as all letters are entered in uppercase. Once your library password has been reset, you should be able to log back into the mobile app using your updated credentials. PIN/Password (interchangeable) is now case-sensitive. If you have a PIN/Password that uses lower case letters, those letters will also transition to uppercase. Many traditional circulating materials, such as books, magazines and DVDs will now circulate for a 21-day lending period. All patrons are signed up for automatic renewal. Patrons will be able to access their checkout history if they have opted in to retain it. In progress. As previously stated, saved lists in your library account were not transferred. Patron Account and Library Materials OCLN is aware of issues regarding patron accounts, including library PIN/Password and holds, and is working to get them fixed as soon as possible. Online Resources – we are still testing and fixing links from our website; this will be finished by the end of this week. Access from New Library Catalog or SPL website will look different. Please note that access to some* resources requires logging into your library account first. Barron’s* New York Times (including Cooking and Games)* Newsbank State Research Databases Wall Street Journal* Not yet available: Commonwealth Catalog | Interlibrary Loan Expected to be online at end of week. If you experience issues with resources other than interlibrary loan, contact Adult Services at 781-784-1578 x1422 or reference@sharon.ocln.org Libby/Overdrive: Please follow instructions below to re-link your Libby account to your library account. System Message: “Due to backend system updates, patrons will need to sign in to continue using Libby and OverDrive. If you have not changed your OCLN PIN/Password recently please enter all letters in UPPERCASE.” hoopla: If you see this message when borrowing an item “Your Library requires a PIN that matches your Library Account PIN” follow these instructions in your hoopla account: Go to Settings | scroll down to LIBRARY CARD AND PIN | type PIN into “Library Card Pin (if applicable)” and Save. |
Questions? Just Ask.
Account and library materials: contact Circulation Services at 781-784-1578 x1420 or mskaar@sharon.ocln.org
Online resources: contact Adult Services at 781-784-1578 x1422 or reference@sharon.ocln.org