Change is in the Air!

We've been very busy at the SERC Library this summer, implementing a whole host of changes to serve you better. Over the past two weeks we've been physically rearranging the front end of the library, with a whole new circulation set-up that we hope will be more convenient. You'll also see some welcoming new faces when you walk in. There will be even more changes coming in the month of August. Here's a look at some of our upcoming developments:

• Coming up very soon we will be transitioning to a brand new library software system called AGent VERSO in order to modernize and streamline our circulation processes. We are very excited about this and we hope you are too, because you will definitely notice a difference. You'll be able to log in to your own patron account from home and see the items you have checked out, any fines accrued, your borrowing history, and more. The new system will also automatically send you reminders a few days before your items are due, which we know some of you will appreciate! As always, feel free to ask any of us if you need assistance with using the new software.
  
• Over the next few months we will be revisiting a lot of our existing policies and updating them to better serve both your and our needs. As these policies are overhauled we'll keep you posted here and when you're visiting the library.
  
• As part of the agency's overall effort to be more environmentally conscious, the SERC Library will soon be offering our own reusable shopping bags. By purchasing one of these bags you'll not only be supporting us, but the earth as well. Both attractive and sturdy, these bags will be perfect for hauling all those heavy library materials around!
• In September SERC will be celebrating its 40th Anniversary. That's right...40 years of serving Connecticut's education community. Check back with us throughout the year as we will be updating our website and blog with special anniversary events and initiatives.

Whew! So much for summer being slow! We have some other ideas in the works as well, such as offering book groups, children's story time, and other community programs. Please feel free to weigh in via the comments or in person with your feedback on what you'd like to see at the library. Despite all the work involved during this period of transition we know that it will be worth it. We're looking forward to improving the SERC Library so that we can be there for you for the next 40 years. Come visit us soon!