UPDATE August 30, 2023: It’s here! Take some time to explore our new catalog. Thank you for your patience as we migrated to our new system and start operating our new catalog.
Please note that during the catalog upgrade, all PINs were reset.
- Library users with a phone number associated with their account will use the last four digits of their number.
- Example: 812.555.4343 would have a PIN of 4343.
- Library users without a phone number associated with their account but who have a ZIP code will use their ZIP code.
- Example: 47715.
- Library users without a phone number or ZIP code associated with their account can call 812.428.8200 for help.
TUTORIALS
Explore EVPL’s New Catalog • Sign In To Your Account
Explore EVPL’s New Catalog • Account Overview
Explore EVPL’s New Catalog • Browsing the Catalog
Explore EVPL’s New Catalog • Place a Hold
Explore EVPL’s New Catalog • Linked Accounts
Explore EVPL’s New Catalog • Make a List
Explore EVPL’s New Catalog • Renew an Item
Explore EVPL’s New Catalog • Update your hoopla PIN
Explore EVPL’s New Catalog • See what’s on order
See what’s On Order in each area of the catalog. Click on the section heading (Example: Read >> Best Seller Books). When the new page loads, remove the “Added in the Last Quarter” filer, and choose “On Order” from that menu on the left side of the screen. Check out this quick tutorial to learn more.
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Beginning August 1, we’re undergoing a catalog upgrade! We’re making it easier to browse our catalog, find new materials, and modernize our system. During this time, we apologize for any inconveniences you may experience.
Reminder, you will still have 24/7 access to our thousands of digital materials!
New catalog features
- Access the catalog on any device
- Bookmark items you want to save for later
- Checkout and hold digital content with one-click
- Create reading lists
- Quickly find what you need
- Save searches of your favorite topics and authors
- Save your reading history
- See all available materials with matching titles on multiple tabs
FAQs
How will I (as a library user) be impacted during the transition?
Because there is so much information in our catalog that has to be transferred, we have to essentially “freeze” our catalog. So this means there will be a period of time when we cannot enter new materials, new library users, or make changes.
There are a few dates to keep in mind:
- Beginning August 1, new physical materials that come into the library will not be cataloged. This means new physical materials won’t be available to check out until the end of the month after our new catalog goes live. If you know of a title coming in August that you’d like to checkout, you have until August 22 to place a hold. As soon as that physical title is ready, our holds and normal circulation will resume.
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- Don’t worry! Materials released in August will still be available, they will just be a little late hitting our shelves.
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- The last day to process Interlibrary Loan requests will be August 14. After this time, requests can be submitted but will not be processed until September 5.
- Between August 23 and August 29, you must have your EVPL library card to check out materials. Also, library cards cannot be renewed or updated during this time.
- Library materials returned between August 23 and August 29 will not be checked in until August 30, at the earliest.
- Due dates will be extended! No materials will be due between August 21 and September 5.
- When our new system goes live on August 30, PINs will be reset.
- Library users with a phone number associated with their account will use the last four digits of their number.
- Example: 812.555.4343 would have a PIN of 4343.
- Library users without a phone number associated with their account but who have a ZIP code will use their ZIP code.
- Example: 47715.
- Library users without a phone number or ZIP code associated with their account can call 812.428.8200 for help.
- Library users with a phone number associated with their account will use the last four digits of their number.
- You will still have access to all of our digital resources during this time.
When will things go back to normal?
Our new catalog will go live on August 30! Please be patient with staff and other library users as we all learn and get familiar with this new system together.
Can I get a preview of what the catalog will look like?
Yes! These libraries use the system we are moving to:
- Darien Library
- North Olympic Library System
- Main Library Alliance
- Nashville Public Library
- Arlington Public Library
Digital Materials and Resources
During our catalog upgrade, you will still have 24/7 access to all of our thousands of digital materials.
ComicsPlus | eComics
Unlimited access to digital comics, graphic novels, and manga on desktop, mobile, or tablet.
hoopla | eBooks, eAudiobooks, TV, movies, and more
Stream and download movies, TV shows, music, audiobooks, ebooks, and comics. Plus, explore a growing collection of BingePasses to access Curiosity Stream, hoopla Magazines, The Great Courses, Highlights, and more. Borrow up to 20 items per month.
- App Store (iOS) download
- Google Play (Android) download
- Amazon Appstore download
- Access hoopla in your browser
- hoopla help (includes streaming/casting help)
Kanopy | Movies and TV
Kanopy is a video streaming service that provides instant access to movies, documentaries, and kids’ shows and movies. Borrow up to 20 items each month. Learn all about what Kanopy has to offer.
- Watch Kanopy on your desktop
- Download apps
- Kanopy help (includes streaming/casting help)
- The Great Courses on Kanopy
- Classic Films on Kanopy
Note: Kanopy is now an OverDrive product and is also available through your Libby app.
- App Store (iOS) download
- Google Play (Android) download
- Kindle and Fire Tablet download
- Access Libby in your browser
- Libby Help
Note: Libby is an OverDrive product and has replaced the former OverDrive app. Learn more about switching to Libby.
- ProQuest News – Search or browse top newspapers from across the U.S., with coverage from 2008 to present (with a 3 month embargo). Click on “Publications” to view a list of available sources.
- ProQuest Global Newsstream – Search global news content, from the 1980s to present, from newspapers, newswires, and news sites. Click on “Publications” to view a list of available sources.
- ProQuest Historical Newspapers: Indiana Collection – Search or browse full-page digitized editions of historical Evansville and Indiana newspapers, dating back to 1875. Click on “Publications” to view a list of available newspapers.
- Newsbank Local Archives – This collection is also available through the microfilm collection at EVPL Central. Contact Reference Services to learn more about microfilm.
