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New Library Catalog and Automated System

The Washington County Library System has moved to a new catalog and automation system from Polaris Library Systems. For updates on our progess, details about any service disruptions, or assistance with using the new catalog, check our website, stop by the Library, or call us at 479-750-8180.

What You Need To Know About the Transition

Library Cards

Your card and your card number will not change. Your password for renewing or holding items will be reset to your last name, but the new system will allow you to change it at any time.

Returns & Renewals

All due dates for all materials have been extended until January 23, 24, or 25. We encourage you to return items after January 12, as we will be unable to check them in during the week of the transition.

Holds

Patrons and staff should be able to place holds at this time.

Reading History

If you used this feature in our former catalog, regretfully that information will not move to the new catalog. The new catalog will have a similar feature, but you will need to opt in again.

What To Expect from the New System

The new system will keep all of the features of our current catalog- online patron accounts, online renewals and requests for materials, reading recommendations from NoveList – plus many new services, including a mobile catalog, patron usernames, and more. On the staff side of things, an inventory module and a wider array of automated services will enhance collection maintenance and workflows, ultimately allowing staff to better serve the public.

Additionally, the Washington County Library System will save approximately $400,000 over the next ten years by making this change. These savings can then be reallocated to the library collection and patron services. In the words of Marcia Ransom, Library Director, "the Springdale Public Library looks forward to moving to a system that will allow us to provide excellent customer service at an affordable price."

As always, please contact our staff with any questions or concerns about the new system, by phone at 479-750-8180, by email at comments@springdalelibrary.org, or in person at the Library.

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Winter Programs for Adults

Annual Holiday Reception
Thursday, December 8, 5:00-7:00 pm
Join us for refreshments and a special holiday performance by the Central Junior High Selected Group Symphonic Band! The event is free and registration is not required.

Zumba
Saturday, January 21, 1:00-2:00pm
Join us for a taste of Zumba! Zumba is the dance-fitness program that blends Latin music styles. Athletic wear is a must. Sign up for this program is required!

Knitting 101
Saturday, February 4, 1:00-3:00 pm
Bring your favorite color yarn and knitting needles to make a beautiful scarf. Sign up for this program at Information Desk, call 479-750-8180, or email comments@springdalelibrary.org.

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Monthly Book Clubs

L.E.O. Spanish Language Book Club

L.E.O. Spanish Language Book Club meets the third Saturday of each month, 2:00 to 3:00 pm. The Club reads a variety of selections from current award winners and bestsellers to classics. For more information, contact Vilma Martinez at 479-750-8180 or by email vmartinez@springdalelibrary.org

December 17 La Carta Cerrada by Gustavo Martin Garzo	January 21 El Tiempo que Querría by Fabio Volo	February 18 La Sombra de lo que Fuimos by Luis Sepulveda

Avid Readers Book Club

The Avid Readers Book Club meets the third Tuesday of each month, 12 noon to 1:00 pm. The group reads a variety of popular and award winning fiction. Bring a sack lunch; the Library will provide drinks and dessert! For more information, call 479-750-8180 or email Anne Gresham at agresham@springdalelibrary.org

December 20 Half Broke Horses by Jeannette Walls	January 17 The Imperfectionists by Tom Rachman	February 21 The Red Tent by Anita Diamant

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Online Resources Spotlight

The Library is proud to announce the addition of six new online resources: Ancestry.com Library Edition, HeritageQuest, Natural Standard Databases, Little Pim Fun With Languages for Children, Gale Legal Forms, and (coming soon) NextReads. All of these resources are available from the Library’s website at www.springdalelibrary.org and free to library card holders!

Ancestry.com Library Edition and HeritageQuest brings the world’s most popular consumer online genealogy resources to your library. Using more than 7,000 available databases, you can unlock the story of you with sources like censuses, vital records, immigration records, family histories, military records, legal documents, directories, photos, maps, and more. Ancestry.com Library Edition is available only within the Library.

The Natural Standards Database was founded by healthcare providers and researchers to provide high-quality, evidence-based information about complementary and alternative therapies. The databases cover information on foods, herbs, supplements and brand name drugs. It also provides the levels of available scientific data for or against the use of each therapy for specific medical conditions.

Next Reads is the new readers service that provides you with information on the books you like to read. You can subscribe to e-mail newsletters featuring all types of books: historical fiction, fantasy, Christian fiction, |romance, non-fiction and more. Each list is linked to the Library’s catalog making it a snap to reserve titles quickly.

Little Pim Language Learning for Childrenis an online language learning system for ages 0-6. It’s the fun, easy, and effective way for kids to learn a foreign language.

Gale Legal Forms is the most extensive free forms site available to library patrons. The resource contains hundreds of state-specific forms covering legal subjects and issues including Federal topics, business, personal, and real estate.

All of these services are available through the Library’s website. All you need is your library card to access them from the comfort of your home or you can use the Library’s Internet computers or wireless Internet access. For more information, call us at 479-750-8180 or visit our website at www.springdalelibrary.org

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