…And Then There Were Ten!

As of July 1, Manville Public Library is the tenth municipal library to become a part of the Somerset County Library System (SCLS).  Patrons with a Manville library card will immediately be able to borrow materials at all SCLS libraries, and use its extensive collection of eBooks, downloadable audiobooks and licensed data.

Manville patrons will be able to borrow materials through the LMxAC consortium until July 31.  SCLS patrons will not be able to borrow materials from the Manville Public Library until September 5, when data conversion has been completed.

The Manville Public Library will close for a week at the end of August and re-open the Wednesday after Labor Day, September 5.  The week will be spent converting data and training staff more fully on SCLS systems including the on-line catalog.  At that point, Manville will be fully integrated into the SCLS system, utilizing the same website and catalog, along with other internal processes.

“We are delighted that we will be able to serve the residents of Manville,” said Brian Auger, library director. “We are working with them on a two-part transition, with the first stage kicking off on July1 and a complete integration by September 5.”

The two stage transition gives Manville patrons immediate access to all the resources of SCLS, while allowing for thorough staff training along with time to seamlessly integrate digital and other systems throughout the entire library system.

Patrons with further questions can call SCLS at (908) 526-4016 or visit the website at http://www.sclsnj.org for each branch’s hours. The Somerset County Library System has branches in Bridgewater, Bound Brook, Hillsborough, at the Mary Jacobs Library in Rocky Hill, North Plainfield, Peapack & Gladstone, Somerville, Warren Township and Watchung.  Manville Public Library becomes a part of SCLS on July 1.