All libraries in the Old Colony Library Network (OCLN) are preparing for a major system upgrade, which will take place from Monday, April 27, through Thursday, April 30.
During this transition period, many of our usual services will be temporarily impacted. This message outlines in detail what you can expect over those three days.
Library Hours During Upgrade
- Monday, April 27th: 10AM-6PM
- Tuesday, April 28th: 10AM-8PM
- Wednesday, April 29th: 10AM-8PM
- Delayed Opening: Thursday, April 30th: 1PM-8PM
- Friday, May 1st: 10AM-6PM
- Saturday, May 2nd: 10AM-5PM
What services will be disrupted due to the upgrade?
During this time, our system will be operating in offline mode. As a result, the following services will be unavailable:
Services related to patron accounts
- Looking up accounts by patron name
- Issuing new library cards
- Checking out materials without a library card or card number
- Placing, canceling, or modifying holds
- Making changes to patron accounts/Pay bills
Services related to library materials
- Item look up/Checking item status
- Check materials in
- Receive delivery from other libraries
- Commonwealth Catalog/Interlibrary Loan
Access to Digital Services
- SPL Mobile App
- Libby/Overdrive: Place new holds or check out new content (Patrons will have access to materials checked out prior to the system upgrade. Any items that become available during upgrade will automatically be suspended.)
- Hoopla/Kanopy
- State Databases (Gale in Context, Gale OneFile, PowerSearch, PebbleGo)
- New York Times (including Games and Cooking)
- Wall Street Journal
- Barron’s
- NoveList
- Ancestry
What about the items I have at home?
Since we are unable to check in any library materials, we are requesting patrons to keep their materials at home during the upgrade.
This would be a great time to get a few extra days with our Lucky Duck Books or our Mobile Hotspots! All due dates will be extended.
What services will be available?
Services that will continue without disruption:
- Wifi and Internet Access
- Check out with Library Card
- Access to Public Computers and Printing
- Study and Meeting Room Use
- Museum Passes: Reservation & Checkout
- Ancestry (in-library use)
- Novelist
- Mango Languages
- Valueline
- Udemy
- Online Newspapers (including New York Times, Boston Globe, Barron’s, and the Wall Street Journal)
What can you do to prepare for the transition?
The best way to prepare for the migration is to make sure you have access to your library card.
We recommend that you:
- Locate your current library card
- Request a replacement card, if yours is lost
- Take a clear photo of your card and save it on your phone
- Download a digital wallet app to store your card number. Please note that SPL’s mobile app will be unavailable during this time.
Questions? Just Ask.
We will continue to share updates as more information becomes available to ensure you feel prepared and well informed throughout the upgrade process. In the meantime, please don’t hesitate to reach out with any pressing migration questions at mskaar@sharon.ocln.org.