CLPL Catalog is Growing! September 28 – October 1, 2024
What: Crystal Lake Public Library catalog is growing! Mount Prospect Public Library District and Waukegan Public Library are joining the CCS consortium.
When: beginning September 28, 2024
Frequently Asked Questions about the library catalog
Please contact CLPL by phone (815.459.1687) or by email (ihaveaquestion@clpl.org) if you have questions that are not answered in the following list:
Question 1:
Will the library be open while data from Mount Prospect and Waukegan is being added to the catalog?
Answer: Yes! CLPL will be open, and you’ll be able to check out materials. The process of adding data from both libraries will begin at close of day on Friday, Sept. 27, and continues through Monday, Sept. 30.
Question 2:
How will my checkouts be affected?
Answer: You’ll be able to check out materials at the Circulation Desk and normal loan periods will apply. We will not be able to check anything back in until Oct. 1. Materials returned Sept. 28-30 will be checked in as if they were returned on Sept. 28.
Question 3:
Is there anything I won’t be able to do?
Answer: During the transition period (Sept. 28-30), we will be able to use the catalog, but with limited functionality. Item availability will not be accurate after close of day on Sept. 26, and features such as My Account, renewals, and placing or maintaining holds won’t be available. Access to some electronic resources won’t be possible.
Question 4:
What about my holds?
Answer: Any holds you currently have will remain, and you will not lose your place in the holds queue during the transition period. You will not be able to place new holds, or suspend, unsuspend, or cancel existing holds until Oct. 1.
Question 5:
Will I be able to renew my materials?
Answer: Renewals will not be available between Sept. 28-30.
Question 6:
What about eBooks and other online resources? Can I still use them?
Answer: Yes, most of our online resources will be available!
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- You will be able to register for programs in the CLPL Calendar.
- eBooks, eAudiobooks, and digital magazines will be available through Libby (Overdrive/North Suburban Digital Consortium) and eRead Illinois (Axis360).
- Access to most of the Library’s databases and online resources, such as Flipster, CreativeBug, and Consumer Reports, will also be available. Visit our Research page for a complete list of resources.
Services that will not be available Sept. 28-30:
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- hoopla – items already checked out and downloaded will still be accessible, but new items can’t be checked out
- LinkedIn Learning
- Find More Illinois
