News & Updates
Records for large print books
The thing about large print is that if you want it, you want it, and regular print size won’t do. Imagine this scenario: Your patron has been waiting for the new book by their favorite author that they placed on hold weeks ago. They needed the large print, and only one or two libraries in the system own that format. They get the call, the books is in! They get someone to drive them to the library. (They failed the eye exam last time they tried to renew their drivers … read more Records for large print books
UPRLC Board of Directors Regular Meeting Scheduled
The next regular meeting of the UPRLC Board of Directors will be held on Monday, June 3, 2024 at 11 AM Central/12 Noon Eastern. The meeting will be held via Zoom conferencing service. Contact Pam Malmsten (pmalmsten@superiorlandlibrary.org) for more information.
Matchmaking :|b the forgotten step
If you’re playing matchmaker between an item you want to add to your catalog and a bibliographic record, you need to follow two steps: Find a record. Match the record to the item you have in your hand. ♥ This entry to the Cat’s Meow is about making the match. ♥ Good matches make for happy patrons. If you have a patron who requests a large-print copy but gets a mass market edition with tiny print when their hold is available, they won’t be happy. If they want an ebook … read more Matchmaking :|b the forgotten step
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Registration open for the 2026 UPRLC Annual ConferenceMay 20, 2026This year’s theme is The Next Chapter! Register here: UPRLC Conference Registration SEPTEMBER 21-22, 2026 AT NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY […]- Superiorland Library Cooperative’s New Director: Tricia WylieAugust 22, 2025Welcome Tricia! Tricia Wylie is Superiorland Library Cooperative’s new director. Tricia comes to us from the New River Public Library Cooperative, a small […]
- UPRLC Board of Directors Regular Meeting ScheduledApril 15, 2024The next regular meeting of the UPRLC Board of Directors will be held on Monday, June 3, 2024 at 11 AM Central/12 Noon Eastern. The meeting will be held via Zoom […]
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