Our Library catalog will be getting an update on January 28 to bring you a better online browsing experience! As part of the transition, Encore, our current Library catalog, will be unavailable beginning Sunday, January 25 at 5pm. Aspen, our new Library catalog, will be available beginning Wednesday, January 28.
All of your current checkouts, holds, and reading history will carry over to the new system. When you log in to the new catalog, you will sign in with your Library card number and an updated PIN. Your updated PIN will be the last four digits of the phone number we have on file.
Our new Library catalog experience, powered by Aspen Discovery, will feature a powerful search engine that makes it easier than ever to discover physical and digital materials from our world class collection. It will also offer exciting customization features and value-added content like reading recommendations, read-alikes, reviews, ratings, and more!
FAQ
Why is ASCPL making this change?
Aspen Discovery offers a more user-friendly, modern browsing experience that makes it even easier to find the materials you want. It also offers exciting personalization features and search tools designed to help you more easily discover all that ASCPL has to offer.
What is Aspen Discovery?
Aspen Discovery is a new way of discovering books, eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, movies, music, Library of Things, and more. This powerful new search engine includes features like predictive search text, curated lists, personalized recommendations, and greater control over your user experience.
Other exciting features include:
- Filter search results by format, language, Accelerated Reader Level, Lexile measure, and more
- Search results display in groupings, making it easier to find your preferred format
- Explore Featured Lists
- Create your own lists and save your favorite searches
- Keep track of your borrowing history
- Get reading recommendations and find read-alikes
- Easily find all the books in a series
- Explore ratings, reviews, author bios, and more
What will happen to my reading history?
If you enabled your Reading History in our previous catalog you will still be able to access it in Aspen Discovery by logging into your account and clicking on the My Borrowing History link.
My Borrowing History is a feature that allows you to voluntarily track the items you check out. You may start or stop using it, as well as delete any or all entries in your history at any time. If you choose to enable the My Borrowing History feature, you agree to allow our automated system to store this data.
Your privacy is important to us. To better protect your privacy, we provide a notice explaining our online information practices and the choices you may make about the way your information is collected and used on the Confidentiality of Library Records and Patron Information page.
Will Libby, hoopla, Kanopy, or library databases be affected?
You may be asked to login again. Your PIN will be the last 4 digits of the phone number we have on file. To ensure uninterrupted access, you can call or visit one of our locations or log into your library account online before January 25th to update your phone number.
Checkouts, holds, tags, and other personalized elements in these apps will not be affected by the transition.
