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In February of this year, Hilda C. Landers library announced that it would be transitioning into a new and improved library system this summer.
The time has finally come! On May 23, 2024, the library web site will be updated with links pointing to the new system. While you may still be able to access the old catalog system, you will not be able to place requests or renew items.
During May 17 @ 5pm through May 23 @ 12 pm:
You will not be able to:
You will still be able to:
After May 23, 2024:
The new and improved OneSearch and its features will be available to use!
If you have any questions please contact the library at ask@smcm.libanswers.com.
For updates and more information about the migration; check out our library blog here.
SMCM Archives, May 1976
In February this year, Hilda C. Landers Library announced that it would be implementing a new integrated library system. The new system is set to go live on May 23, 2024.
There are some aspects of the migration that will minimally affect users and their accounts. Below is a timeline of key dates leading up to the go-live date.
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April 1, 2024 |
Starting Monday, April 1st at 5pm: Patrons (that’s you!) will not be able to see their Interlibrary loans (ILL) in their My Accounts within the USMAI catalog. What does this mean? If you checked out an item through Interlibrary Loan (ILL), you won’t be able to see it in your library account. Instead, you can view it through your ILLiad account here. This does not include items checked out through USMAI. |
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May 17 thru May 22 2024 |
Starting Friday, May 17 at 5pm:
Circulation freeze in our old system Aleph. What does this mean?
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May 23, 2024 |
On Thursday, May 23, 2024: New Integrated Library System goes live! You’ll be able to use the updated OneSearch interface. You’ll also be able to see your library loans under the updated search as well. |
Questions? Reach out to ask@smcm.libanswers.com
If you have created lists of saved items and/or saved searches under your library account, they will NOT be transferred over to our new library system.
Before May 23, 2024 – You will need to download and/or send them to your own email account!
Instructions for downloading and sending your ‘saved searches’ & ‘saved items’ to your email can be found here.
***Regarding saved items within My EBSCOhost account***
Saved searches, alerts or citations within a My EBSCOhost account will no longer be available in the updated OneSearch, but will still be available in individual EBSCO databases, such as Academic Search Ultimate.
Starting April 1, 2024, incoming loans of physical books (and any other physical material) from non-USMAI libraries will no longer be listed in the patron My Account feature of the current USMAI Catalog system.
Patrons will still be able to see all of their non-USMAI loans on their Interlibrary Loan (ILLiad) account.
After June 1, 2024, incoming loans of physical books (and any other physical material) from non-USMAI libraries will be included in the “My Account” feature of the new library system.
In an effort to minimize any disruptions to our patrons and their accounts during our upcoming library system migration this summer, beginning March 1, 2024, General Collection books checked out or renewed will have a due date of August 1, 2024. All current due dates of 5/01/2024 will remain.
Renew items in person at the Circulation desk or online at http://catalog.umd.edu/patron=go
Find more information about the migration in our library blog: https://library.smcm.edu/blog/
Questions or concerns? Reach out to ask@smcm.libanswers.com
The Hilda C. Landers Library, along with the 17 libraries across the University System of Maryland and Affiliated Institutions (USMAI) consortium, will be implementing a new integrated library system. The new system will go live on May 23, 2024. Throughout the spring, our migration team is working to replace the current system, which has been in place for over 20 years.
An integrated library system manages the basic functions of a library, such as providing the infrastructure that allows library users to search for and access library materials, checking library materials in and out, and keeping track of orders and subscriptions. This system migration is a huge step forward, and will help modernize the Library’s current functionality and usability.
The updated OneSearch, which will replace the current catalog, will streamline search functions and your access to local resources and scholarly research. You will notice more features that will allow you to more easily manage your loans, requests, and citations.
We will be providing updates as the project continues, especially with information on any temporary service changes as the new system is prepared in the lead up to the go live date. More information about the look, feel, and functionality of the new system will be shared throughout the summer and into the fall.
If you have any questions please reach out to our migration team lead, Kat Ryner.
Monday, December 18 – Thursday, December 21, 2023: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Library is closed Friday, December 22 – Monday January 1, 2024 for Winter Break.
Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday – Sunday: Closed
Sunday, December 10: 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Monday, December 11 – Wednesday, December 13: 8:00 am – 11:00 pm
Thursday, December 14: 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
Friday, December 15: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Monday, December 18 – Thursday, December 21: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Library is closed Friday, December 22 – Monday January 1, 2024 for Winter Break.
Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday – Sunday: Closed
