Software Upgrade

The South Dakota Library Network is upgrading its software this week. That means some functions we all take for granted will not be available. You will be able to check items out and return them. The Internet will be available. Staff will be available to help you find items in the collection and place holds manually.

What won't work: the online catalog, placing holds and interlibrary loans electronically, checking your library card record from home, paying fines

Why is it taking a week to do? There are 6 major parts of the software: online catalog, circulation, cataloging, serials, acquisitions, and administration. SDLN has 70 member libraries. That's a lot of data to convert.

While this week may be an inconvenience, software upgrades are necessary to keep the information flowing and improve efficiency. Thanks for your patience.