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Cataloger's Wiki

Guidelines used for shared cataloging practices

Circulation Manual

Guidelines used for shared circulation practices

Diversity Audit Tool

Web-based tool used to analyze the diversity of the library collections and select diverse items to purchase

Freshdesk

Help desk for library staff to submit and manage tickets and requests

Governing Board Policies

Policies used by all CCS libraries including resource sharing and membership requirements

L2 (Library Learning)

Library directory and learning calendar from the Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS)

Leap (production)

Web-based tool used for searching the Polaris database and library catalog

Leap (training)

Web-based tool used for searching the Polaris database and library catalog in a training environment

Listservs

Subscription-based email list by topic

MessageBee

Portal for text message delivery tool used by circulation staff to troubleshoot failed notices

Online Courses

Online training courses used for onboarding new library staff and refreshing skills

PowerPAC (production)

Live online catalog for patrons

PowerPAC (training)

Live online catalog for patrons in training environment

Simply Reports (production)

Polaris desktop application on a remote server used by technical services staff

Simply Reports (training)

Polaris desktop application on a remote server used by technical services staff in a training environment

SmartPay Support

Support portal for Comprise SmartPay. Patrons use SmartPay to make account payments online through PowerPAC.

Staff Client (production)

Polaris desktop application on a remote server used by technical services staff. Installation is completed by IT staff.

Staff Client (training)

Polaris desktop application on a remote server used by technical services staff in a training environment. Installation is completed by IT staff.

Vega Discover (training)

Beta patron-facing catalog in a training environment

Web Reports

Custom reports delivered by CCS for download