We're rolling out a brand-new library catalog with a fresh, user-friendly interface this spring. Searching for your favorite books, placing holds, and discovering new titles will be easier than ever. Our staff is fully trained and happy to assist you.

We’ll need a little time to transition to make this upgrade happen. In February, we’ll temporarily pause adding items to the catalog as we prepare to transition. There will also be a brief pause on placing new holds right before the big launch in March. We appreciate your patience while we work to improve your library experience.

Important Dates

  • February 17: due dates are extended through April 9
  • March 3: Holds are paused. Anything you currently have placed on hold will transfer to the new system on March 19.
  • March 9: Holds not picked up by March 9 will be transferred to the indoor Holds Pickup by the Circulation Desk and are available through March 19.
  • March 10 through 18: The online catalog will be read-only, and cardholder accounts will be offline. (Staff can still check out items but will not be able to check in materials.)
  • March 19: the new catalog is LIVE on our website
  • March 19: launching the new mobile app
  • After March 19: Update your account information and communication preferences at schaumburglibrary.org. Grab your library card and PIN to log on.

Please Note

  • Library account numbers and PINS will not change.
  • Please keep your materials between March 10 and 19, as we cannot check them back into your account.
  • Purchasing new and requested materials resumes after the new catalog is active.
  • Interlibrary loan requests from OCLC and Find More Illinois are unavailable from February 21 through March 18.

Get Ready and Save Your Checkout History

We recommend that you save your Checkout History by March 9. You can download your list by logging in to your Account, going into History, and choosing the "Print History" option.

New Catalog Features

  • Create family relationships between accounts and monitor them from one log-in.
  • Check out and hold eBooks, audiobooks, and more from the catalog.
  • Select a preferred pickup location from any of our three locations.
  • Change communication preferences to be contacted via email, text, or automatic calls.
  • Create "saved searches" to get updates whenever new items that match your searches are added to the catalog, and add them to your holds.  

Library App

Part of the upgrade to a new catalog includes the development of our own Library app. You can download the app from your App store beginning March 19.

Features:

  • Mobile-friendly catalog
  • Check out materials
  • Manage holds
  • Renew your items
  • Check your account
  • Sign up for an event
  • Reserve a study room
  • Access downloadable ebooks, eaudiobooks, and more