PrairieCat News

NEWS: Talcott Delivery Code Change (TRLY to TFLY)

Submitted by augsburgera on August 6, 2019 - 11:36am

ACTION: Informational

Effective Wednesday, August 7, Talcott Free Library District’s delivery code has changed from TRLY to TFLY. Some changes may take effect today (Tuesday, August 6). If you have a printed code list, you will need to update that list.

News: PC Technical Services Committee Thursday, August 8th, 2019 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Submitted by Sandy Tedder on July 31, 2019 - 10:55am

ACTION: Informational

The PC Technical Services Committee will meet Thursday, August 8th, 2019 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM via Zoom.

The meetings are open meetings, so anyone is welcome to attend, but only the 11 members vote.

TRAINING: Sierra Cataloging Item Entry Class | Mon., Aug 12 at RAILS Bolingbrook

Submitted by augsburgera on July 29, 2019 - 3:35pm

ACTION: Informational

Calling all Union Listing, Basic Online and Fully Participating PrairieCat agencies in the RAILS Bolingbrook area …

There will be a Sierra Cataloging Item Entry class taught Monday, August 12 9:00AM – 12:00PM at the RAILS Bolingbrook Service Center.

This class has a prerequisite: completion of the Sierra Essentials class.

TRAINING: Cataloging Item Entry Class added at North Suburban Library District, Loves Park, Thursday, July 25, 2019 (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM)

Submitted by Sandy Tedder on July 22, 2019 - 12:53pm

ACTION:  Informational

Not too late!  A few seats are stiill available! 

A Cataloging Item Entry class has been schedule for Thursday, July 25, 2019 (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM) at North Suburban Library District, Loves Park.  Registration is now available for this class in L2 at:  https://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=29462 [1]

You must be signed in to view/register class.

Who should attend:  Fully Participating, Basic Online & Union List library staff

TRAINING: Did You Know?, July 2019 Syndetics Bookmarks and Flyers

Submitted by augsburgera on July 22, 2019 - 12:19pm

Did you know? PrairieCat contracts with Syndetics, Inc. to supply enriched content for our OPAC. This includes series information, readalike suggestions, and author information that displays beneath the item’s details.

CRITICAL: Sierra server down UPDATE Sierra back up

Submitted by Sandy Tedder on July 19, 2019 - 12:19pm

ACTION:  Immediate Action Required 

We've got the all-clear from Innovative.  We've done some internal testing and all is good.  Please report if you are still experincing issues.

NEWS: PrairieCat Mobile App Demos

Submitted by Elizabeth Smith on July 15, 2019 - 1:10pm

The User Experience Committee is currently reviewing RFP responses for a mobile app. This is an opt-in service for PrairieCat, and the cost will be spread over those that wish to participate. Save the date for two upcoming online demonstrations from the vendors who have responded. 

TRAINING: Sierra Cataloging Item Entry Class Thurs., July 11 at RAILS Coal Valley

Submitted by Sandy Tedder on July 3, 2019 - 8:33am

ACTION: Informational

Calling all Union Listing, Basic Online and Fully Participating PrairieCat agencies in the RAILS Coal Valley area …

There will be a Sierra Cataloging Item Entry class taught Thursday, July 11th 9:30am – 12:30pm at the RAILS Coal Valley Service Center.

This class has a prerequisite: completion of the Sierra Essentials class.

NEWS: Independence Day Closing (Thursday, July 4)

Submitted by augsburgera on July 2, 2019 - 9:12am

ACTION:  Informational 

On Thursday July 4, 2019 PrairieCat will be closed for the Independence Day holiday and all PrairieCat support staff will be unavailable.

Standard support issues should be conveyed via the Help Desk app by submitting a ticket which will be addressed the next working day.

TRAINING: Cataloging Item Entry Class scheduled at North Suburban Library District, Loves Park, Thursday, July 25, 2019 (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM)

Submitted by Sandy Tedder on June 28, 2019 - 10:21am

ACTION:  Informational

A Cataloging Item Entry class has been schedule for Thursday, July 25, 2019 (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM) at North Suburban Library District, Loves Park.  Registration is now available for this class in L2 at:  https://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=29462

You must be signed in to view/register class.

Who should attend:  Fully Participating, Basic Online & Union List library staff

Prerequisites: Sierra Essentials

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