Computer Maintenance to be Done on the Westchester Library System

The computer system will be down for ALL libraries in the Westchester Library System during the week of March 9th. On March 9 and 10, 2010 the system will be taken offline to rebuild the Headings Index. This is essential to keeping the system running efficiently. The system will also be taken offline to load the Authorities File. This file needs to be updated to allow the catalog to be accurate and consistent. The system needs to be taken offline from time to time to allow big server jobs to be run, which cannot be done while people are using the system.

As a result, these rules will be in place during the system maintenance:

• There will be a 5-item limit at check out
• Patrons will not get overdue or lost item notices
• The catalog will not work
• Holds cannot be placed
• Library Express will be out of service
• Existing Overdrive users (downloadable audio books) will be able to use the service, but new users cannot register on these days
• Library ELF will also not be able to gather more information

The good news is that during this time the Scarsdale Public Library will be open for regular hours and public access computers and wireless service will continue to work.