Everything You Want to Know about the Library's New Catalog: Polaris

Recently, the Troy Public Library has switched to a new Library catalog, Polaris. This replaces iBistro with which many of you have become comfortable to find and request items you want.

As with any change, there have been a lot of questions. Why was a change made? How do I use Polaris? What are its features and improvements? To help you better use our new catalog, you might want to take a look at the following:

Interested in why the Library switched to Polaris? Read Changes to the Library Catalog System.

Can't find material in the Troy Library? Read about how you can have material sent to Troy from across the State by Using MeLCat, the Statewide Resource Sharing System.

Want to know how to find and reserve audiovisual material? Read How Do I Request Audiovisual Materials Not in the Library Catalog?

Do you have children who use the Library catalog to find material? Learn about Polaris Features for All Ages.

Now use your email account to keep-up-to-date on new Library material, and to manage your due dates and reserve list. Find out how at Manage Your Library Account via Email.

And here is a general how-to guide for using our new catalog: How to Use the Troy Library Catalog (.pdf).

We will add information here as we expand the features and services in our Library catalog, so check back here often.

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