Two New Services - Ratings and Courtesy Notices

Two new services have been added to Rodman Public Library’s online catalog: patron ratings and courtesy notices.

Registered library users can now rate items in the catalog using a system of one to five stars. The cumulative average from these ratings will display in the catalog for others to use when deciding what they might be interested in checking out. The ratings are anonymous and add a bit of interactivity to the catalog.

In an effort to help patrons avoid overdue fines, the library will now send reminder or "courtesy" notices via email. The notices will be emailed two days before most items are due or one day for videos and DVDs. The notices include a link to the catalog so that the recipient can easily renew their items if they are not finished with them. Registered borrowers must have a current and valid email address in their records to use this service.

To use either of these services, click on the "My Account/Renew" button on the library’s web site at www.rodmanlibrary.com. Call the library at 330-821-2665 for further information.

September 15, 2006