#Exciting News! A New Catalog Experience Is Coming Soon!
We are thrilled to announce that a brand-new library catalog is on its way to enhance your browsing and borrowing experience! Our new catalog is set to launch early October, with a transition week starting October 1. Keep reading for a preview of some of the new features you can look forward to! To ensure a smooth transition, we encourage you to stock up on your favorite books before the conversion begins.
We can't wait for you to experience the features of our new library catalog.
#T I M E L I N E
October 1 (Transition Week Starts):
During transition week, we will offer limited service. You will still be able to check out your favorite physical and digital items but no new holds can be placed and no holds will be fulfilled during this period. Don't worry, though. Good things are coming!
In the meantime you can:
✔ Borrow books from the library
✔ Borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, and Magazines from Libby
✔ Borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, TV/Movies, and Music from hoopla
✔ Stream films from Kanopy
✔ Access LinkedIn Learning and other digital platforms from the library
✔ Use public computers and print documents
You'll have to wait to:
◆ Access the My Account page
◆ Place new holds
◆ Pay fees
◆ Suggest a Purchase through the online form
◆ Use the Books by Mail service (you can still sign up though)
#N E W F E A T U R E S
ADD YOUR LIBRARY CARD TO YOUR DIGITAL WALLET WITH THE JAXLIBRARY APP
Save your library card number to your mobile device and always stay ready to check out a great book.
SEARCH FOR AND SELECT YOUR PREFERRED FORMAT
With our new rollup capability, you will have the power to select your desired format directly from the search results. Tabs will indicate formats such as book, large print, eBook, eAudiobook, and more, making it easier than ever to find the perfect format for your reading preference.
GET AUTHOR DETAILS
Explore in-depth information about your favorite authors by simply clicking on their name anywhere in the catalog. Get access to biographical information, books and resources written by the author, related topics, and much more, all in one convenient place.
FIND BOOKS IN A SERIES
For all the series enthusiasts out there, finding books in the same series can be a breeze. When viewing details about a book that's part of a series, you can locate other books within the same series, simplifying your series reading journey.
EXPLORE SIMILAR TITLES
You can also find books that are similar to the title that you searched for to get some ideas for your next read.
#F A Q
- Will I need to get a new library card? No. Your current library card has been retained including your current materials holds.
- I am a Jax Library app user. Will I need to download a new app? No. You can still use the same Jax Libray app which is also receiving some new features.
Have more questions? Concerns? Call us at (904) 255-BOOK.
