Acomb Explore Library
The Library Service have issued the following statement,
“To improve the service we offer customers we will be upgrading our IT systems from 5 November to 10 November. There will be some disruption to our normal service during the updgrade.
Between Monday 5 November and 9 November:
you will not be able to place a request for a book
staff will not be able to process any books that you have previously requested
our computers will not be bookable, although access will still be available on a first come first served basis
In addition, from the 5 November we are permanently withdrawing our 24 hour telephone renewals service. Telephone renewals will still be possible by contacting any library within opening hours.
You will be able to borrow and return books as normal and use the library’s online catalogue to search for books during this period.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused during this time.
New library website and catalogue
Our exciting new library catalogue and website will be launched on 10 November, offering a whole new range of functions including:
Quicker and easier online joining with immediate access to, online resources, and lending privileges.
A mobile app
Clearer and faster navigation
Social media integration, you’ll be able to keep up to date with our twitter feed, and access the catalogue through Facebook
New books’ jacket images will be displayed on the site, similar to Amazon
There will be areas of the site specifically designed for children, young people, reading and more … “