In January of this year, the Grant County Public Library implemented a new web-based library management system. Auto-Graphics’ AGent Verso is custom-designed for public libraries and focuses on the end-user experience. The Grant County Library’s card catalog is available online and may be accessed from any internet-ready computer. Patrons may not only search for books, but also have access to enhanced features such as book jacket art, content summaries and title reviews. Furthermore, through the OPAC (online public access catalog), patrons can seamlessly access both state and local resources relating to interlibrary loan and federated search of State Library databases through a single interface. The Illuminar application also provides an appealing, icon-based Kids’ Catalog with easy searching for children and young adults.

One of the most distinctive applications of this web-based system is the Patron Account module that authorizes patrons to set up and personalize their individual accounts.  The Patron Account feature allows patrons to place reserves on materials, check their borrowing and fines activity, create reading and author lists, view recent searches and checkout history, & import web links for quick reference. Another convenient feature is the Active Alerts setting where patrons may request a weekly e-mail notice reporting the status of their account including due dates, reserved materials, and fine activity.

"Clip & Save" instructions for setting up Patron Accounts are printed below. For more detailed information, please stop by the library at 207 E Park Ave and speak with one of the librarians.

"We will be happy to assist you in setting up your Patron Account or answer any other questions you might have on the new system."

Library Hours are:
Mon. - Thurs. 10 am – 8 pm
Friday 10 am – 5 pm
Saturday 10 am – 2 pm

"Clip & Save"
Grant County Library
To browse the library’s card catalog:
www.grantcountlibrary.com
-click on the book icon

Open My Account to personalize your account. (Log In feature is on the left-hand side of screen)
1^st box - your Grant County Library card #
2^nd box - initially, use the password: userpass
A new box will pop up. Personalize with new password of your choosing
         (write this down as library cannot retrieve passwords)

                      Click on "My Account".
You may now -
*Reserve items: (will be displayed under your
account on the next open library day)

*Retain your checkout history (optional)

*Generate automatic email reminders stating
account status

*Add your favorite web links for quick referencing

*Create reading lists, author lists, series files, etc.